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The Nā Pali coast itself extends southwest from Keʻe Beach all the way to Polihale State Park. The nā pali (many cliffs) along the shoreline rise as much as 4,000 feet (1,200 m) above the Pacific Ocean. The state park was formed to protect the Kalalau Valley. To the east of the state park is the Hono O Nā Pali State Natural Reserve.
The pier has been a gathering place for the citizens of Hanalei since it was abandoned for shipping in 1933. It was also the main filming area for the 1954 film Beachhead [6] and the 1957 film South Pacific. [7] The pier was added to the National Register of Historic Places listings in Hawaii on September 13, 1979, as site 79000757. [1]
Hanalei Bay consists of nearly 2 miles (3.2 km) of beach, surrounded by mountains. In the summer, the bay offers excellent mooring for sailboats, stand up paddle boarding and swimming. The Princeville community overlooks from the northeast entrance to the bay of Hanalei River , 22°12′52″N 159°29′52″W / 22.21444°N 159.49778°W ...
The beach is appearing in the legends "Ke one kani o Nohili" in the book: Wichmann, Frederick B., Polihale and Other Kauai Legends, “Kapahe, Captain of the Nihau Whale Boat“ in the book: Knudsen, Eric A., Teller of Hawaiian Tales, “Kawelu, the Shark God“ in the book: Teller of Hawaiian Tales and “The Heiau of Polihale“, also in the ...
The Blue Java banana is a triploid [1] hybrid of the seeded banana Musa balbisiana and Musa acuminata. [4] Its accepted name is Musa acuminata × balbisiana (ABB Group) 'Blue Java'. Synonyms include: Musa acuminata × balbisiana (ABB Group) 'Ice Cream' In Hawaii it is known as the 'Ice Cream banana' and in Fiji as the 'Hawaiian
Huntington Beach: Long Beach: Malibu Pier: Malibu: Manhattan Beach Pier: Manhattan Beach: Fisherman's Wharf: Monterey: Balboa Pier: Newport Beach: Newport Pier: Newport Beach: Oakland, California: Ocean Beach (San Diego) Oceanside Pier: Oceanside: Pacifica Pier: Pacifica: Pismo Beach: Port Hueneme: Port San Luis, California (near Avila Beach ...
Poʻipū Beach Poipu Beach surfspot, Kauaʻi island, Hawaii. Poʻipū Beach Park is located in the community of Poʻipū on the southern coast of Kauaʻi island in Hawaii. The beach is a park has lifeguards provided by county of Kauaʻi. There are swimming and snorkeling areas, and a surf break over a reef for experienced surfers only.
Kēʻē Beach is at the park's western edge. [7] This beach is west of Tunnels Beach (aka "Makua Beach" at Haena Point), [8] which refers to the large waves that are thought to be ideal for surfing. [9] Kēʻē Beach has a unique reef lagoon that makes the water calm and attractive for snorkeling and swimming. [10]