Puu Pehe (Sweetheart Rock), Lanai

Puu Pehe, also known as Sweetheart Rock, is located on Lanai's south shore, between Manele Bay and Hulopoe Bay. It is a beautiful location, with red rocks and cliffs that contrast sharply against the deep blue ocean. The little rock island was once part of the mainland, but the constant erosive force of the ocean separated it over time. Inside Puu Pehe Cove lies a small white-sand beach.

An ancient legend tells of two lovers, a young warrior from Lanai named Makakehau and a beautiful Hawaiian girl named Puupehe from Lahaina on the island of Maui. The young warrior loved the pretty girl so much that whenever he looked at her, his eyes would mist up with tears. Hence his name Maka (eyes) and Kehau (mist).

Makakehau brought Puupehe with him to live on Lanai and hid her in a sea cave at the base of a cliff because he was afraid to lose her. One day as he was out gathering supplies, he noticed a storm brewing and headed back to the cave. There he found his Puupehe drowned by the surge of the storm waves.

He was so stricken with grief that he took his girl in his arms and cried out to the gods and his ancestors to help him climb up the steep cliff of the little rock island, where he buried her. He then jumped to his death in the powerful surf and sharp rocks below.

Puu Pehe (Sweetheart Rock) in Bullet Points

• Beautiful panorama of red rocks and a cliff

Puu Pehe (Sweetheart Rock) Facilities (top)

• No facilities
• No lifeguards

Puu Pehe (Sweetheart Rock) Water Activities

• Some local youth bodyboard here, but this is not recommended due to powerful currents and waves and sharp rocks

Puu Pehe (Sweetheart Rock) Location

Address: Manele Rd., Lanai City, Lanai 96763

Puu Pehe (Sweetheart Rock) Map (top)

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Location: Lanai City, HI, US Wind: 6 mph NE Humidity: 93% Visibility: 0.1 mi Pressure: 30.11 in falling Sunrise: 6:35 am Sunset: 6:37 pm

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Wed Hi: 75°F Low: 63°F Partly Cloudy

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Safety Tip
Whatever beach in Hawaii you visit, please have in mind that the ocean can be very dangerous. Never turn your back against the waves and watch out for underwater currents and always check the surf conditions. Pay attention to signs posted on the beach. If you are not sure about the conditions, ask the lifeguards (if any on the beach). Please click here to read more about ocean safety in Hawaii.