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minute walk that begins at the parking area 0.75 miles past mile marker 4 on the Kuhio
Hwy. The trail slopes to the left at the end of the retaining wall. On the beach, the lava-
rock ledges are popular for sunbathing and photo ops, but beware: bystanders have been
washed away by high surf and rogue waves.
The other way to access LumahaŹ»i is along the road at sea level at the western end of
the beach, just before crossing the LumahaŹ»i River Bridge. The beach at this end is lined
with ironwood trees.
Wainiha
Wainiha Valley remains as it did in the old days: a holdout for Native Hawaiians, though
some vacation rentals have encroached into the area.
Sleeping & Eating
Coco Cabana Cottage
COTTAGE $$$
(
826-5141;
www.vrbo.com/153703
;
4766 Ananalu Rd; per night $135, 3-night minimum, $125
cleaning fee;
) A hot tub, chirping birds, airy ambience and the nearby, swimmable
Wainiha River make for a lovely secluded stay. This cute little cottage is perfect for a
couple wanting privacy and coziness, as is the two-person outdoor jungle shower.
The Guesthouse at River Estate
VACATION RENTAL $$$
$$$
Airy, huge and open - it's pricey, but one look and you'll see why. It's located mid-jungle
and features a master bedroom with a king bed, a second room with queen bed, a decked-
out kitchen, a wraparound lanai, air-con and anything else you could possibly need.
The Riverhouse at River Estate
VACATION RENTAL $$$
$$$
Resting on stilts 30ft above the Wainiha River, blessed with Brazilian hardwood floors
and marble countertops, and a screened-in lanai which allows for mosquito-free BBQs or
soaks in the (mini) hot tub, this place satisfies honeymooners and families alike.
Red Hot Mama's
MEXICAN $
(5-6607 Kuhio Hwy; mains $8-11; 11am-5pm Sun-Fri, closed Sat)
'Mama' slings generous
Tex-Mex burritos and tacos made with heaps of TLC at this roadside flavor factory. It's
unclear whether the establishment's name describes levels of spice in their palatable
