Ala Wai Canal, Major drainage canal in Waikiki, Honolulu, United States.
The two-mile artificial waterway stretches along the northern edge of Waikiki, connecting multiple streams from central and east Honolulu to the Pacific Ocean.
Walter F. Dillingham's Hawaiian Dredging Construction Company built the canal between 1921 and 1928 to transform Waikiki's wetlands into buildable land.
The canal separates the tourist district of Waikiki from the residential neighborhoods of McCully and Moiliili, creating a distinct urban boundary.
Walking paths and bridges at McCully Street, Kalakaua Avenue, and Ala Moana Boulevard provide access points for pedestrians and vehicles crossing the waterway.
The waters harbor Hawaiian seahorses that developed brown coloring to match the canal's environment, adapting to survive in this urban waterway.
Location: Honolulu
GPS coordinates: 21.28720,-157.83100
Latest update: March 5, 2025 23:10
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