Ke’anae Peninsula
Last updated 29. Jul, 2010 by Mark in Adventures & Sights | Rd to H
The Ke'anae shoreline is as rugged as it is picturesque.
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In a nutshell: An old Hawaiian village sits on a dramatic finger of lava.
Minuses: No beaches or swimming.
Sound-bite: “Is it the third Sunday?”
The Ke’anae Peninsula is a dramatic half-mile long finger of newer lava sticking out from the cliff line of the Hana Highway. Well before coming to the turnout, you will have ogled at the scenic peninsula from the many lookouts along the road.
Historically, Ke’anae was famous taro producing Hawaiian village, and it is fabled that the dirt was brought down here basket-by-basket. This story may have some truth to it since the area is geologically young.
'Ihi'ihi o Iehowa Ona Kaua Church
In 1946 the area was almost completely destroyed by a tsunami. The only building said to have been left standing was the ‘Ihi’ihi o Iehowa Ona Kaua Church – now called the Ke’anae Congregational Church. This picturesque church was built in 1856, and still operates (on the the third Sunday of every month!)
There is a snack stand close to the church that has spectacular smoothies and coconut candy.
There is no sandy beach in Ka’anae, and the ocean is rugged and dangerous. Don’t try to go for a swim here.
Key Info:
Mile Marker: Via Keanae Peninsula Rd. @ #16.8 (Hana Hwy aka Hwy 360)
GPS Coordinates: 20.862782,-156.145806
Facilities: No facilities
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