Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
The signposted park entrance is a mile north of Crouching Lion Inn. Turn
mauka
(in-
land) past the picnic tables and drive up the valley road to an unstaffed orientation center
on your left, where hiking pamphlets with trail maps are available outside by the educa-
tional boards.
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Punaluʻu
POP 1165
This sleepy seaside community is a string of houses along the Kamehameha Hwy (Hwy
83) that most visitors drive by en route to the North Shore's big surf scene.
Beaches
Punaluʻu Beach Park
BEACH
MAP
(Kamehameha Hwy [Hwy 83])
At this long, narrow swimming beach, an offshore reef pro-
tects the shallow waters in all but stormy weather. Be cautious of strong currents near the
mouth of the stream and in the channel leading out from it, especially during high surf.
The roadside park has restrooms, outdoor showers and picnic tables.
Sleeping & Eating
Pat's at Punaluʻu
CONDO $$$
MAP
(
255-9840; 53-567 Kamehameha Hwy; studio/1br from $100/125;
) Largely residen-
tial and looking a bit neglected from the outside, this oceanfront condominium houses
privately owned units that are spacious, if well-worn. It's best for repeat island visitors,
or those who truly want to get away from it all. There's no front desk; rentals are handled
HomeAway
(
www.homeaway.com
).
Shrimp Shack
SEAFOOD $$$
MAP
(
http://shrimpshackoahu.com
; 53-352 Kamehameha Hwy; meals $10-18; 10am-5pm)
Bite into
deep-fried coconut or garlic-butter shrimp imported from Kauaʻi or a seafood plate lunch