Makapuʻu Lookout

Set along Kalanianaʻole Highway on Oahu’s southeastern coast, the lookout sits directly beside the trailhead for the popular Makapuʻu Point Lighthouse Trail. Elevated views sweep across the deep blue Pacific Ocean and along the windward coast, centering on offshore islets such as Manana (Rabbit Island) and Kaohikaipu. It functions as a straightforward, open-air pause for anyone taking in the scenic southeastern drive.