Haunted Places in Makawao, Hawaii



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    Hamakuapoko

    Makawao, Hawaii

    The former land division and town Hamakuapoko, between Paia and Haiku, is said to be haunted by spirits from its historic missionary and plantation days. A high school, now abandoned, is in the area; local legend tells of "choking ghosts" who accost students who were playing hooky from school. Also, ...


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    Iao Theatre

    Wailuku, Hawaii

    12.4 miles from Makawao, HI

    The historic theatre opened in 1928, and some patrons and staff believe the building is haunted. On various occasions, there have been reports of a misty apparition sitting in seats around the theatre, as well as on the stage during closing hours. It is believed to be a female apparition, ...


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    The Lodge at Koele

    Lanai City, Hawaii

    39 miles from Makawao, HI

    This lush "Four Seasons" hotel property is said to be the home of several ghosts - one being that of a little girl who likes to visit guest's rooms.


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    Saffron Organic Cuisine

    Waimea, Hawaii

    71 miles from Makawao, HI

    Housed in an early 1900's residence, this restaurant is rumoured to be haunted by a female spirit. Staff have sworn that they've heard footsteps on the front porch, but upon investigation no one is around. (Submitted by Callum Swift)


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    King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel

    Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

    86.5 miles from Makawao, HI

    Rumor has it that King Kamehameha was buried on or near to the hotel grounds. Those seeking supernatural activity will want to visit the top floor, where apparitions of warriors and sounds of battle have been heard. On the ground floor is a gallery where a portrait of Queen Liliuokalani ...


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    Hulihee Palace

    Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

    86.6 miles from Makawao, HI

    Built from lava rock and coral in 1838, the palace, once a vacation retreat for Hawaiian kings, is said to be haunted by the ghost of a young Hawaiian boy.


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    16th Avenue Kaimuki Bridge

    Honolulu, Hawaii

    99.9 miles from Makawao, HI

    A hit-and-run accident, according to local reports, is what led to the haunting of this bridge. The spirit of the little girl who was killed here is said to appear to pedestrians, asking them to help her find her way home. She disappears if she tries to go past the ...


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    Chaminade University

    Honolulu, Hawaii

    100.8 miles from Makawao, HI

    At this site a plethora of ghostly goings-on have been reported, from a spectral skateboarder to soldiers’ spirits lingering from a wartime morgue. Unexplained sounds and electronic phenomena abound, seemingly stemming from a suicide and an exorcism. Strange dreams shared by multiple folks and a feeling of being choked during ...


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    Manoa Falls Trail

    Honolulu, Hawaii

    101.4 miles from Makawao, HI

    This trail, on which parts of the TV show LOST and the film Jurassic Park were filmed, is rumored to be haunted by spirits who inhabit banyan trees. Also believed to haunt the area are night marchers, ghosts of ancient Hawaiian warriors. Some say faint sounds of their drumming can ...


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    Nu‘uanu Pali Lookout

    Kaneohe, Hawaii

    101.7 miles from Makawao, HI

    At the Pali Lookout, an apparition in white has been seen at night. Folks also have reported seeing apparitions of ancient Hawaiian soldiers being tossed off the cliff, as King Kamehameha once did to defeat opposing armies, thereby uniting all the Hawaiian islands. The Pali Lookout is closed to visitors ...


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    Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park

    Captain Cook, Hawaii

    103.6 miles from Makawao, HI

    The Hawaiian name means "City of Refuge," and this park was the site of the largest Huna temple. Here, those who broke the rules of the religion could work off their sins instead of being put to death for them. At the temple, there is also a heiau, a stone ...


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    University of Hawaii at Hilo - Hale Kanilehua

    Hilo, Hawaii

    112.8 miles from Makawao, HI

    In the Hale Kanilehua dorm, a ghost of a little boy is said to reside. Rumors say he lived in the house that once stood here, but was killed during its demolition. The ghost has been seen on the ground floor of the girls' side, and he has been heard ...


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    Volcano House Hotel

    Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii

    120.1 miles from Makawao, HI

    This house is a former historic private residence, and a former owner and his family used to receiver visits from the apparition of an elderly woman. She has been seen in the rooms of guests and in the hallways, and people have also seen a ghostly white dog on the ...


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