Makapuu Beach
Windward
There is no sunset here.
Vendor travel fees apply.
This is as scenic and natural looking and Hawaii as it gets. It's on the eastern tip of Oahu and about 40-60 minutes travel time from Waikiki.
We like to perform our ceremonies are done on the black rock overlooking the bay, but we also use the sand/rock area down below the parking lot.
We recommend the mornings and mid afternoon from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm as the best times for lighting, parking availability, and privacy, and no later than 5 pm in the Spring/Summer and 4 pm in the Fall/Winter. After 12 pm it can start to be busy for parking so we really like 10 am and 11 am times, but we've done it later. In the summer, morning or late afternoon, but it can be busy any time. Sorry, it's just too busy on the weekends, we won't go here. If you want a wedding in the later afternoon, this location gets better light than Waimanalo which would already be in total shade, so we'd pick this over Waimanalo.
If you're having a large group, be mindful that parking is very limited, so have people get there early or they'll miss the ceremony. If you don't want to deal with parking, we suggest using our limo and/or provide transportation for your guests.
This is also great spot to start our Photo Tour to Makapuu Pt. Lookout which is just above on the cliff and if late in the day, we can travel a short distance around the corner to Portlock Beach where we can catch the sunset light most times of the year. Or we can start the Photo Tour at Makapuu Pt. do a sunset ceremony to follow at Portlock Beach (Winter only).
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