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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 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.
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 Moloaʻa Stream empties into the north end of a beach which is backed by high cliffs. [3] Uphill from the bay is the Moloaʻa State Forest Reserve. [4] Moloaʻa Bay had one of the highest runups in Kauaʻi during the April 1, 1946 tsunami from the 1946 Aleutian Islands earthquake.
The beach is approximately 1 mile long, with trails snaking through the rest of the valley where people in hiding are rumored to live. There is a camp site on the beach, with a waterfall providing fresh water and composting toilets available. Camping requires a permit. The beach has high surf, due to the lack of off shore reefs to break the waves.
Anahola Bay is a snorkeling and swimming beach with clear pools and a long coral reef. Driving directions in the Kauai Trailblazer guide. Anahola is located at 22°8′42″N 159°18′47″W / 22.14500°N 159.31306°W / 22.14500; -159.31306 (22.145049, -159.312969
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
Hāʻena Beach is just east of Haʻena State Park. Haena is Hawaiian for "red hot". [ 12 ] The beach is located at 22°13′17″N 159°33′41″W / 22.22139°N 159.56139°W / 22.22139; -159.