The stone image of "Makapu'u " the supernatural woman and another one of Malei are no longer visible but it is said that Makapu'u (bulging eye) was in the form of a black rock. She was a female kapua (flower, blossom, child) who came to to Oahu (Honolulu County) with a famaous voyaging priest.
Malei, another female kapua was a stone set up to attract Uhu (Parrotfish) to the area. They made offerings of Lipoa (a type of seaweed) and also said to be a rock relative of Pele (the fire goddess)
But the Makapu'u Lighthouse is still standing and located on the East side of Oahu high above on the cliffs overlooking Makapuu beach. The lighhouse was established and first lit in 1909 and the light is still operational (as depicted in the picture).
The current use for the Makapu'u lighhouse is for "Active Aid to Navigation.
The owner is the U.S. Coastguard.
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Celeste "Sally" Cheeseman is a Realtor-Associate with Century 21 Liberty Homes in Mililani, Hawaii. With a sharp understanding that a listening ear is the key to a client's needs, she serves the island of Oahu (Honolulu County) and all Hawaii Military Relocating to Hawaii, Hawaii Retirees, Hawaii Job Transfers and Hawaii Residents. Website: www.hawaiihomesmarket.com Supporting Hawaii Local Businesses! 
Celeste "Sally" Cheeseman is a Realtor-Associate® and Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) with Century 21 Liberty Homes in Mililani, Hawaii. With a sharp understanding that a listening ear is the key to a client's needs she serves the island of Oahu (Honolulu County) and all Hawaii Military Relocations, Hawaii Retirees, Hawaii Job Transfers and Hawaii Residents, Home Buyers and Sellers.
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Sally--I just love how you share these Hawaiian legends with everyone. Beautiful photo and story too.
Sally..I also love these interesting factual posts of yours...very interesting ..Thank you :0)
HELPFULHANNAH
Sally great photo and very cool history? legends? any way it was interesting thanks for sharing....peace zane
Sally - I just love anything that has to do with lighthouses. What a great story and photo of the Makapu'u Lighthouse.
Hi Sally,
What a breathtaking photo! You are sooooo talented when it comes to capturing just the right moment (and of course in real estate and writing too!!). I LOVE lighthouses.
I'm off to feature this in the Heritage Properties group now. ((-;
Jo
Sally all the lighthouses that I have ever seen have been out on or at the edge of water. This is the first lighthouse that I have seen up on a hill/mountain.
Woo Hoo, Your photo of the Makapuu lighthouse must have a really interesting history behind it. This photo would make a great photo bog. Yes? George raised a great issue. One of the original purposes of a light house was to guide ships into a bay or harbour or around a point of land and guide them away from crashing into cliffs or rocks in bad weather with poor visability. Being on a hill or cliff would give this a unique story of how it came to be there.
George: this is the bottom of the cliff (makapuu beach) where the lighthouse is. It IS on the edge of the water....I was brain dead when I wrote this am...and just got home from Open House where 50+ people came through! Now that I went back to look...I did write it!
"But the Makapu'u Lighthouse is still standing and located on the East side of Oahu high above on the cliffs overlooking Makapuu beach"
William: There's more...agreed. And this is where the lighthouse is....right on the top...on the edge of the water...which I did write in my post :)
Thanks Jo...I keep missing you!
Thanks Donna: i tried :)
Zane: Hey there....haven't seen you for awhile or this place is just getting too big :)
Me too Hannah!
Thanks Terrie..you have wonderful stories too!
Another spectacular photo to accompany the history of your lighthouse. Your beautiful state never ceases to amaze me.
Pretty photo and interesting story about that lighthouse. I wish I could see lighthouses more often!
Sally what a lovely shot. I have many pictures of lighthouses, I find them fascinating. Thanks for sharing this spectacular view
Sally - I love how you captured the "fire in the sky"
.... an open house where 50 people came through ... we are lucky if we get 1 or 2 through ours
Sally, all I can say is Mahalo to you. You are a true pearl in this planet.
Sally,
This is absolutely facinating....and I love your bird of paradise plant...I live in the North but have 3 plants as houseplants that get to venture outside in the summer...I love when they bloom...
Sally - That's a gorgeous picture of a lighthouse in one of my favorite places on earth. . .Hawaii. I hope to make my 5th trip back in February.
Sally- I love these historic posts you write. I also enjoy lighthouses very much. They carry with them each many meanings. Katerina
Sally - As a former history teacher, you know I really appreciate these posts! Keep them coming! And those photos are always breathtaking!
the photo alone spoke to me like it had a soul... to see one firmly on that cliff translates the strength and devotion it upholds to guide one safely home.