Pele’s Chair

A throne fit for a goddess. That’s Pele’s Chair. Right here on Oahu’s south shore. This isn’t just any rock formation. It’s a legendary landmark. Pele the volcano goddess created the Hawaiian islands. Legend says she rested here at Pele’s Chair before moving on. She finished her work on Oahu then went to Molokai and Lanai. The area around Pele’s Chair is the youngest part of Oahu. See it? From afar it looks just like a giant chair. Get closer and the resemblance fades. But the magic remains. Locals called it Kapaliokamoa once. That means the cliff of the chicken. From one angle it looks like a squatting chicken. From another a chair for a goddess. A powerful symbol of Pele’s creation. A reminder of the volcanic forces that shaped these islands. Even today you can see the other islands from this spot. Molokai Maui and Lanai. They rise majestically from the sea. Pele’s legacy is all around us. The islands themselves. The very rocks beneath our feet. Even this ancient seat of power Pele’s Chair. Take a moment to feel the weight of history here. To connect with the legends of this incredible place. Don’t forget Pele’s temper though. Don’t take any lava rocks as souvenirs. She might get angry. Remember her power. Remember her story. Remember Pele’s Chair.