Kahana Bay and Kahana Bay Beach Park are located on the windward side of the island of Oahu in the state of Hawaii.[1][2]

Kahana Bay Beach Park
Kahana Bay
Kahana Bay
Kahana Bay is located in Hawaii
Kahana Bay
Location within Hawaii
LocationHawaii, U.S.
Nearest cityKaʻaʻawa
Coordinates21°33′23″N 157°52′29″W / 21.55639°N 157.87472°W / 21.55639; -157.87472
Governing bodyHawai'i Department of Land and Natural Resources

Description

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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.[3]

History

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Kahana Bay, 1936

The area around Kahana, especially mauka (up hill), was historically a native Hawaiian fishing and farming community prior to Western contact. Due to the abundant fresh water and fertile soil in the valley, the area was able to sustain a small population. Kahana Bay was said to provide a sustainable supply of fish and shellfish.[4]

Sporobolus virginicus-panoram ocean shoreline-Kanaha Beach-Maui
Sporobolus virginicus-panoram ocean shoreline-Kanaha Beach-Maui

References

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  1. "Kahana Bay Beach Park". Archived from the original on 2017-04-05. Retrieved 2010-12-30.
  2. Honolulu Gov - Tsunami Map
  3. Kahana Bay, Oahu
  4. "Hawaii State Parks > Parks > Oahu". Archived from the original on 2010-03-16. Retrieved 2010-12-30.