Makapu‘u Point Lighthouse Trail vs Waikiki Beach: which should you do first?

If you only have time for one, do Waikiki Beach first. Its top ten experiences average an Outty Ranking of 75 against 59 for Makapu‘u Point Lighthouse Trail, and it has 50 ranked ways to see it versus 6. With a full day in Honolulu, pair them: plan Waikiki Beach in the morning, as it is the shorter visit on average.

Makapu‘u Point Lighthouse Trail in Honolulu, United States

Makapu‘u Point Lighthouse Trail

Waikiki Beach in Honolulu, United States

Waikiki Beach

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Makapu‘u Point Lighthouse Trail compared with Waikiki Beach in Honolulu
Makapu‘u Point Lighthouse TrailWaikiki Beach
Ranked experiences650
Top Outty Ranking7591
Average ranking (top 10)5975
Cheapest experience$155$45
Average time needed5.3h4.6h
Free cancellation100% of options100% of options
Free to visitNoNo

Best ways to see Makapu‘u Point Lighthouse Trail

  1. 1. Circle Island Tour with Snorkeling & Turtles

    Outty Ranking 75 · from $185 · 8h

  2. 2. Full Day Private Customized Sightseeing Tour in Oahu Hawaii

    Outty Ranking 73 · from $1,299 · 7h

  3. 3. Oahu Personalized Private Tour

    Outty Ranking 59 · from $880 · 6h

  4. 4. Makapu'u Point Lighthouse Guided Hike

    Outty Ranking 52 · from $155 · 3h

  5. 5. Oahu Island Private Tour - Mercedes Sprinter or premium Minivan

    Outty Ranking 50 · from $380 · 7h

All 6 Makapu‘u Point Lighthouse Trail experiences

Best ways to see Waikiki Beach

  1. 1. Pearl Harbor City Tour

    Outty Ranking 91 · from $72 · 5h

  2. 2. Waikiki Turtle Snorkeling & 6-in-1 Adventure with Free Pickup

    Outty Ranking 85 · from $90 · 3h

  3. 3. Oahu North Shore Small Group Tour: Scenic Views & Local Food

    Outty Ranking 81 · from $89 · 8.5h

  4. 4. Oahu Unveiled: Tailored Luxury Private Island Tour

    Outty Ranking 77 · from $300 · 6h

  5. 5. Pearl Harbor Tribute: Arizona Memorial and Honolulu City Tour

    Outty Ranking 73 · from $45 · 5h

All 50 Waikiki Beach experiences

Frequently asked questions

Makapu‘u Point Lighthouse Trail or Waikiki Beach: which is better?

If you only have time for one, do Waikiki Beach first. Its top ten experiences average an Outty Ranking of 75 against 59 for Makapu‘u Point Lighthouse Trail, and it has 50 ranked ways to see it versus 6. With a full day in Honolulu, pair them: plan Waikiki Beach in the morning, as it is the shorter visit on average.

Which is cheaper, Makapu‘u Point Lighthouse Trail or Waikiki Beach?

Ranked experiences at Makapu‘u Point Lighthouse Trail start from $155 and at Waikiki Beach from $45 per person.

How long do you need at Makapu‘u Point Lighthouse Trail and Waikiki Beach?

Experiences at Makapu‘u Point Lighthouse Trail run 5.3 hours on average and at Waikiki Beach 4.6 hours, so both fit in one day in Honolulu with a break in between.

Can you do Makapu‘u Point Lighthouse Trail and Waikiki Beach on the same day?

Yes. Book the longer visit for the morning when crowds are lighter, and keep the afternoon for the other. 100% of Makapu‘u Point Lighthouse Trail options and 100% of Waikiki Beach options offer free cancellation, which makes it easy to adjust.

What is the best tour of each?

For Makapu‘u Point Lighthouse Trail: Circle Island Tour with Snorkeling & Turtles (Outty Ranking 75, from $185). For Waikiki Beach: Pearl Harbor City Tour (Outty Ranking 91, from $72).

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