Is Makaha safe?
Makaha is in the 67th percentile for safety, meaning 33% of cities are safer and 67% of cities are more dangerous. This analysis applies to Makaha’s proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby cities. The rate of crime in Makaha is 20.56 per 1,000 residents during a standard year.
Which island is Makaha Hawaii on?
Oahu’s
Makaha is a small town located on Oahu’s west shore, about 34 miles (55 km) northwest of Honolulu.
How much does it cost to live in Hawaii for a month?
A one-bedroom apartment or home can range from about $1500 to more than $2000 per month and a two-bedroom apartment or a house will start at $1,800 per month. Looking at a luxurious, new one-bedroom condo? Expect to fork out at least $3,000 a month.
Is Makaha a good place to live?
Makaha is the worst city to live in in Hawaii and among the five worst in the country. Like other cities in the state, Makaha ranks poorly largely because of its high cost of living and low affordability. Goods and services are 61.4 percent more expensive in the city than they are on average nationwide.
Is the leeward side of Oahu safe?
The Waianae region is everything that Waikiki is not – untamed and largely unknown. Koolina is quite a popular and safe area for tourists, with a wide range of water sports and activities and only a 30-minute drive from Waikiki.
Where is Makaha Beach Park in Oahu located?
Makaha Beach Park, Oahu. Makaha Beach Park (see more photos, view panorama) is located on Oahu’s leeward (west) coast and offers good swimming, bodyboarding and surfing conditions.
What to bring to Makaha Beach in Hawaii?
Bring enough water and sunscreen and maybe even a beach umbrella because there is not much shade on the beach. Makaha Beach Park is one of the more popular beach parks on this side of the island, but nevertheless the beach is hardly ever crowded.
Are there big waves at Makaha Beach Park?
Growing up Makaha was synonymous with surfing and big waves. While we were here there was surfing but the waves were not that big. But it was nice to be able to say yes I have been to Makaha and watched the surfing. Good photo ops and I can imagine if the waves were bigger how much better they would be.
Is it safe to swim at Makaha Beach?
Makaha Beach Park Overview. Good for swimming, surfing, bodyboarding, snorkeling and scuba diving (depending on the season) Strong shorebreak and rip currents during the winter – no swimming possible. Calmer water during the summer – this is when swimming conditions are best.