Waianae, HI Hotels, Vacations, Tourism

WAI'ANAE centers on curving Poka'i Bay . Thanks to the breakwaters constructed to protect the boat harbor at its northern end, the main sandy beach here is the only one on the Leeward Coast where swimming can be guaranteed safe all year round. An irresistible backdrop is provided by the high-walled amphitheater valley behind. Beyond a flourishing coconut grove at the tip of the flat spit of land that marks the southern end of Poka'i Bay stand the ruined walls of Ku'ilioloa Heiau . Unusual in being virtually surrounded by water, this three-tiered structure is said to mark the place where the first … more »