Where is kahana bay

On a day when the water is clear, there are surprising number of small, colorful shells lining the shores of the beach. Be sure to leave some on the beach for others to find. Despite the fact that the pond is not currently in working condition, fish do tend to dart in and out of the pond. Huilua Pond is only one of only six ancient Hawaiian fishponds on the entire island of Oahu. The ancient Hawaiians knew the fish would head to this bay. The area was actually a prosperous fishing community once upon a time.

So why not try your hand at fishing? On the weekends, Kahana Bay Beach Park can be popping! Because now people on the whole, the locals can camp with advanced reservations! There are only ten campsites in the park. Due to the positioning and shape of Kahana Bay Beach Park, a lot of plastic pollution and trash washes into the bay and liters the shore although this does depend on the part of the bay. Our star system does not denote hotel amenities but it does denote the level of our approval.

A place with one star is worth a look—after all, it made the list. A rating of two stars means it's excellent, and three stars is the highest praise we give. Book Hotels. Continue north on the Likelike, through the Wilson Tunnel, turning left on Hwy. An ancient Hawaiian fishpond can be found on the south end of the bay where Kahana stream spills into the ocean which is called Huilua. You can get amazing views of Kahana bay from the Kapa'ele'ele hiking trail.

Some bunkers used for training during WWII can also be seen. Overall, Kahana Bay Beach Park offers great scenery and a great place for picnic and barbecue. If hiking the park though, you should have with you some bug spray as it is heavily infested with mosquitoes.

Show full text. Complete Island Photo Tour. Download your copy of our Travel Alert: Hawaii Travel Restrictions. Best Oahu Beaches East Oahu Beaches Kahana is sure to be an ideal spot if you are looking for trees for shade, picnic tables to enjoy a packed lunch, and there is seldom no more than a handful of people on week days. Published by: John C. Oahu Activity Suggestions.

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