Oahu Travel Planner 2008 - (Page 22) LEEWARD COAST Less than 30 miles from Waikı kı, nestled between the 4000 foot Wai‘anae mountain range and the Kauai ¯¯ Channel, the Leeward Coast is a quiet collection of towns, royal historic sites, and world class beaches. MAKAHA BEACH, MAKAHA About an hour’s drive from Waikıkı, Makaha ¯¯ is one of Hawai‘i’s most popular surfing spots and host to international surfing championships. The beach is steep, wide and sandy, and in summer it’s the widest beach on the Leeward Shore. HAWAIIAN WATERS ADVENTURE PARK, KAPOLEI Unique to Hawai‘i and only on O‘ahu, the Hawaiian Waters Adventure Park is bordered by the natural cliffs of the Wai’anae Range. This 29 acre water park includes an enormous wave pool, 65 foot high free-fall slides, a 20,000 square foot multi-level family pool, and more watery adventure for the whole family. 808-945-3928 KANEANA CAVE, MAKUA On the mauka side of the road, this enormous lava cave was reputed to be the home of a shark-man deity known as Nanaue. YOKOHAMA BAY The last sandy stretch on the Leeward Shore, Yokohama’s curving sand beach and turquoise waters offer a great spot to watch surfers KA‘ENA POINT The dramatic lava shoreline of Ka‘ena Point was recognized as the sacred place where newly released souls were met by the souls of ancestors and friends and carried from earth. The currents at Ka‘ena Point are dangerous year-round, with the largest waves in Hawai‘i pounding its cliffs during the winter months. and dolphins. KANE‘AKI HEIAU, MAKAHA VALLEY This fascinating 17th century temple deep in Makaha Valley was dedicated to the Hawaiian God, Lono, and used as a site for worship and human sacrifices. LEEWARD COAST KO OLINA RESORT The 43 acre Ko Olina Marina, playground under the sun, features access to seven magnificent lagoons, miles of beautiful shoreline, picnic areas, the J. W. Marriott ‘Ihilani Resort & Spa, sailing, sport-fishing, and snorkeling excursions. The 18 hole championship course is a golfer’s dream with 16 water features, multi-tiered greens, and ocean view fairways. For romance or simply to admire its unique beauty, stop at the Ko Olina wedding chapel, with its prism glass windows overlooking the Pacific. And finally, celebrate Hawaiian culture with song and dance at the oceanside Paradise Cove Lu‘au—the only beachfront luau on O‘ahu. 22 THE ISLAND OF O‘AHU
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