Pu'u O Mahuka Heiau State Historic Site — Attraction in Oʻahu

Well, another big disappointment, thanks to the neglect of the parks department. Wish my pictures today looked like some of these. All I could see was overgrown everything. Hardly any view of Heiau, no view of ocean unless you swathed a path to the cliffs, or climb some cement thing. Impossible to get good pic there because of the ungodly power poles and power lines hangin. I've only been here 5 years, but I've sadly watched all the public parks, beaches, the once beautiful downtown district, canals, waterways all going to the dogs. While the money to care and maintain our amazing island going to the Rail, and homeless, who create the bulk of the UGLY here! And, now why has this island not banned spray paint?? Throw people in the pokey for smoking weed, but heathens with spray paint are allowed to trespass, vandalize all personal, private property of others, at their expense. Wake up politicians, get your priorities straight! For the people who elected you,...

Strong mana, great view, sad to see it mostly abandoned. I am guessing that whoever controls the valley doesn't care about this important cultural site, which is sad. The view of the bay and valley are amazing and this place should be a historic site with rangers protecting it and educating people on why it is significant. Instead it is overgrown with not much info on why it was important. It was the largest religious structure on the island, yet it received three signs with information. There is a small trail to a power pole and a tiny overlook to the valley. Someone added fencing and gates to restrict access to he valley, so my guess is that people were getting access without paying and who ever controls the waterfall didn't like that. This sacred site should not be forgotten and the native history should continue to be shared to those who visit. Still worth checking out because the ruins are impressive. Locals still utilize the site to...

Pu’u O Mahuka Heiau State Historic Site is a place of awe and wonder, where you can witness the remains of a sacred temple that dates back to the 1600s. The site offers breathtaking views of Waimea Valley and Waimea Bay, where you can see the dramatic contrast of green hills and blue ocean. The exposed rocks along the walls of the valley are gorgeous and add to the natural beauty of the landscape. The sunset from here is unforgettable, as the sun dips into the horizon and paints the sky with vibrant colors. This is a must-see for anyone interested in Hawaiian culture and history, or simply looking for a serene and scenic spot to...