Travel Reference
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from beaches on the Waiʻanae Coast, the island's homeless crisis continues.
Without enough jobs, affordable housing or homeless shelters, where are all of
these struggling families supposed to go? Many end up eking out a living in Oʻahu's
most impoverished district, Waiʻanae, where rents are lowest.
Beaches & Sights
Pokaʻi Bay Beach Park
BEACH
(85-037 Waiʻanae Valley Rd;
) Protected by Kaneʻilio Point and a long breakwater, this
beach is a beauty. Waves seldom break inside the bay, and the sandy sea floor slopes
gently, making the beach a popular spot for year-round swimming. Snorkeling is fair near
the breakwater, where fish gather around the rocks. There are restrooms, outdoor
showers, drinking water, picnic tables and lifeguards.
Kuʻilioloa Heiau
TEMPLE
Kaneʻilio Point, along the south side of Pokaʻi Bay, is the site of an ancient stone temple,
partly destroyed by the army during WWII and later reconstructed. When the waves
aren't crashing strongly, look for little tidepools harboring marine life by the base of the
heiau. To get here, turn
makai
(seaward) onto Lualualei Homestead Rd off the Farrington
Hwy (Hwy 93).
Activities
Hawaii Nautical
WHALE WATCHING, CRUISE
(
234-7245;
www.hawaiinautical.com
;
Waiʻanae Boat Harbor, 85-371 Farrington Hwy; tours adult/
child 4-11yr from $79/59;
) Set sail on a deluxe catamaran to snorkel along the is-
land's leeward shores, and spot dolphins and migratory humpback whales with a tour op-
erator that truly cares about marine wildlife. Upgrade with snuba or stand up paddle-
boarding gear, or opt for a dive trip. Complimentary shuttle service to/from Ko Olina's
resorts.
Wild Side Specialty Tours
WHALE WATCHING, CRUISE
(
306-7273;
http://sailhawaii.com
; Waiʻanae Boat Harbor, 85-371 Farrington Hwy; tours $115-195;
) Friendly tour operator sails catamarans and yachts along the Waiʻanae Coast, letting
the whole family snorkel with tropical fish and sea turtles and spot dolphins year-round
