Makapu'u Point Lookout,

Makapuʻu Point Lighthouse Trail, Waimanalo, HI 96795

"The hike to the lookout over the lighthouse takes about 30 minutes for the average walker. It's a paved road all the way up with stopping points. If you want to catch the sunrise ensure you start your walk ~45 minutes prior to sunrise so you can catch the dawn and get a good spot. The gate to parking doesn't open til 7AM so people park along the highway and walk around it to get in and start before sunrise starts. Don't be on the east (northbound) side of the highway as the ledge is steep and you will bottom out your car or not be able to get back on the road especially after people park in front or behind you. Park on the southbound side of the highway, opposite the gate."

"Bit of a hike up hill, however the road is paved. Make sure to take some water and wear comfortable shoes. The view at the top is AMAZING!! Well work the hike."

"We did this hike at sunrise. We started at 6:40 and were at the top by 7:10. We ran 15 minutes late but I think trying to arrive a bit early to fully see all the colors would be nice. We did get to see the sky as we walked up, so nice views all along. We caught the sun peaking over the water as it rose. My friend is very active and it was super easy for him. I am not very active at all, I'm in okay shape, and I did it in about 30 minutes with huffing and puffing. I saw kids and elderly people too. It's paved, very windy, and the bugs bothered us on the way down as we forgot bug spray."

"Great place to hike up and see the sun rise. The parking lot doesn't open until 7 am, but you can park along the road and walk up. It is 1.5 miles round trip walk on a paved path."

"This is a nice and paved trail that's very family friendly. It is on a steady incline and largely unshaded, so it would be a good idea to hike this early in the morning, or even before sunrise. The pay off is an unobstructed view of the Pacific Ocean to the east. I've never seen as vibrant a shade of blue as the views here. I'm hearing that in the winter, you can see whales breaching in the distance. Definitely worth the hike."