Public Art "Makua and Kila" — Attraction in Honolulu

Public Art "Makua and Kila" A bronze charmer, this warm-hearted public art sculpture shows a young surfer (Makua) sharing a moment with a monk seal (Kila). It's inspired by the children's book Makua Lives on the Beach, a story about Hawaiian values of love and respect. It depicts the characters in the Fred Van Dyke children's story of a young boy's friendship with...

Probably my shortest review, but worth knowing about when walking by it. It's a nice little statue of the children's story called Makua lives on the beach, which was written by Fred Van Dyke. This was sculpted by Holly Young, and it is something you can take some cool pictures of. Enjoy the beaches nearby, and the...

A very beautiful place to visit. The statue is called Makua and Kila. It's based on the children's book written by Fred Van Dyke called Makua lives on the beach. The book is about a boy who befriends a Hawaiian Monk seal that becomes his...