Pu'u O Mahuka Heiau State Historic Site

Seclusion, Surf, and Shrimp on Oahu's North Shore

"Winding up the steep switchbacks of Pupukea Road I reached Pu‘u O Mahuka Heiau, the largest of Oʻahu’s temples and thought to be a luakini heiau used for ceremonial sacrifice; I stepped lightly at this sacred site, felt the island mana, and drank in sweeping views of the valley, mountains, and vast Pacific." - Gina DeCaprio Vercesi Gina DeCaprio Vercesi Gina DeCaprio Vercesi is a New York-based writer with a passion for adventure, history, and conservation. Her words and images have appeared in publications including Travel + Leisure, National Geographic Traveler, AARP The Magazine, Delta Sky, Hemispheres, and The Boston Globe. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines