Kaʻena Point, Coastal landform at northwestern tip of Oahu, United States
The northwestern point of Oahu features rocky cliffs, tide pools, and stretches of white sand beach along the Pacific Ocean shoreline.
The Oahu Railway and Land Company constructed tracks through this area in 1899 for sugarcane transport until a 1946 tsunami destroyed the infrastructure.
Native Hawaiians consider this location the departure point for spirits entering the afterlife, naming it after a relative of Pele, the fire goddess.
The 5-mile Kaena Point Trail connects Keawaula Beach to Mokuleia, requiring sturdy shoes and water supplies due to limited facilities.
A 2,133-foot predator-proof fence installed in 2011 protects 59 acres of land, resulting in increased populations of native seabirds.
Location: Honolulu
Website: http://hawaiistateparks.org/parks/oahu/index.cfm?park_id=19
GPS coordinates: 21.57439,-158.27993
Latest update: March 12, 2025 22:12
The Hawaiian Islands offer beaches with white, black, and red sand, formed through volcanic activity and coral erosion. Coastal areas display tide pools, sea caves, and lava formations. Inland, hiking trails lead through rainforest valleys to waterfalls and historic Heiau temples, which served as ceremonial sites for the Polynesian inhabitants. The volcanic geology has created lava tubes, craters, and calderas that are now accessible to visitors. Botanical gardens preserve native plant species, while archaeological sites like ancient settlements and petroglyph fields provide insights into pre-European history. The islands also feature limestone caves with marine fossils and reefs suitable for snorkeling.
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