Kahana Bay

Kahana Bay Beach Park
Kahana Bay
Kahana Bay
Map showing the location of Kahana Bay Beach Park
Map showing the location of Kahana Bay Beach Park
LocationHawaii, U.S.
Nearest cityKaʻaʻawa
Coordinates21°33′23″N 157°52′29″W / 21.55639°N 157.87472°W / 21.55639; -157.87472
Governing bodyHawai'i Department of Land and Natural Resources

Kahana Bay and Kahana Bay Beach Park are located on the windward side of the island of Oahu in the state of Hawaii.[1][2]

Description

Kahana Bay and beach park is located along Kamehameha Highway on Oahu adjacent to Ahupua'a O Kahana State Park between Kaʻaʻawa and Punaluʻu. The beach is known for fishing, wading and serenity and although it is a beach park, it has limited facilities due to its remote location.[3]

History

Kahana Bay, 1936

The area around Kahana, especially mauka (up hill), was historically a native Hawaiian fishing and farming community prior to Western contact. Due to the abundant fresh water and fertile soil in the valley, the area was able to sustain a small population. Kahana Bay was said to provide a sustainable supply of fish and shellfish.[4]

Sporobolus virginicus-panoram ocean shoreline-Kanaha Beach-Maui
Sporobolus virginicus-panoram ocean shoreline-Kanaha Beach-Maui

References

  1. ^ Kahana Bay Beach Park
  2. ^ Honolulu Gov - Tsunami Map
  3. ^ Kahana Bay, Oahu
  4. ^ "Hawaii State Parks > Parks > Oahu". Archived from the original on 2010-03-16. Retrieved 2010-12-30.


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