Makai Research Pier - Islandhoppers

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This pier frequently was used in Magnum PI in many guises over many seasons, at one point being the locatioin of T.C.'s helicopter service.
Also was prominent in the episode "The Ugliest Dog in Hawaii" when Magnum, girl and dog were rescued by T.C. in his ever present helicopter.
In actuality it was a facility used by the University of Hawaii.

About 1.2 miles NW of Makapu‘u Point is a privately operated ocean research facility. An L-shaped pier, protected by a breakwater, extends 700 feet into the bay. In 2000, the basin and channel leading to the facility had a reported depth of 12 feet. The channel and basin are privately marked by day beacons. A restricted area of the Makai Undersea Test Range extends about 2.5 miles offshore.
[www.nauticalcharts.noaa.gov/nsd/coastpilot_w.php?book=7] Chapter 14