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Kāneʻohe Bay, at 45 km 2 (17 sq mi), is the largest sheltered body of water in the main Hawaiian Islands. This reef-dominated embayment constitutes a significant scenic and recreational feature along the northeast coast of the Island of Oʻahu. The largest population center on Kāneʻohe Bay is the town of Kāneʻohe.
Anini Beach 22°13′38″N 159°27′51″W / 22.22722°N 159.46417°W / 22.22722; -159.46417 Anini Beach is a beach located on the north shore of Kauai , Hawaii , United States It is well known for its excellent windsurfing and views of the large coral reef that rings the island.
The area surrounding the beaches is vegetated by ironwood trees, coconut palms, ti, and guava. A little over an hour's drive from Lihue and 5 miles (8.0 km) west of Hanalei, Hawaii, the 230-acre park (93 ha) is at the terminus of the Kuhio Highway (Hawaii Route 560). [5] A parking reservation with an entry fee is required.
[11] Consequently, the beautiful multicolored coral reef closest to the beach died; only its blackened skeleton is visible today. Panoramic view of Hanauma Bay. By 1990, overuse of the beach and surrounding area was a real problem, with visitors walking on the reef, swarming the surrounding areas, parking on the grass and on the sides of the road.
The beach in front of the OUTRIGGER Reef Waikiki Beach Resort was a small pocket of sand but is virtually gone. Before Oahu communities face the daunting and contentious task of migrating inland ...
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 ...
Hideaway Beach, also known as Pali Ke Kua Beach, [1] is a small, secluded beach located on the north shore of Kauai. It sits under the cliffs of Princeville. The beach is small and secluded, with white sand and clear waters. The water is typically calm and protected from the wind, making it a great place for swimming and snorkeling.
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.