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To really experience Makapu’u Point and see the lighthouse up close, you really need to hike it! There is a moderate 2-mile round-trip hike on a wide and stroller-friendly road to the top that will take about 1.5 hours to complete. But believe me, the sweeping views of the coastline from the top are breathtaking!

Between December and April, this is one of the best places to spot humpback whales that come to Hawai'i from Alaska to spawn. Also look for the great frigate bird that can glide for hours from the powerful updraft here with wingspan as wide as 8 feet long.

Because it's often hot and there is no shade here, you may want to hit the trail early in the morning or later in the afternoon when it cools down. 

Parking & Access Gates will be open daily at 7 a.m. and locked at 6:45 p.m.