Kuhio Beach Park is a part of Waikiki Beach, located between the
Sheraton Moana Surfrider Hotel and the Kapahulu Groin, which was
built in 1951 as part of the Waikiki Beach Improvement Project. It
is an extension of a storm drain that runs under Kapahulu Avenue.
The project also included building a low wall on the Diamond Head
side of the groin and importing sand to create the beaches on both
sides. Today, this area right in front of the groin is a popular
surf spot among bodyboarders. Also because surfboards are not
allowed here, so the bodyboarders feel safe.
Kuhio Beach Park was named after Prince Johah Kuhio Kalanianaole,
born in 1871. His home, Pualeilani (meaning “flower from the wreath
of heaven”) used to stand here, and he lived here with his wife
Princess Elizabeth Kahanu.
To the west of the beach park are two of Waikiki’s famous surf
sites, Queen’s and Canoes. Three popular landmarks are located in
Kuhio Beach Park: the Prince Kuhio Statue, the Duke Kahanamoku
Statue and the Stones of Kapaemahu. The Prince Kuhio Statue was
created by sculptor Sean Browne and was dedicated in 2002. The Duke
Kahanamoku Statue was created by sculptor Jan-Michelle Sawyer and
dedicated on 1990, the hundredth anniversary of Duke’s birth. He is
considered the “Father of Modern Surfing,” a great Hawaiian
watermen, Olympic swimmer, surfer and canoeist. The Stones of
Kapaemahu represent four legendary men: Kapaemahu, Kahaloa, Kapuni
and Kinohi, who came to Hawaii from a faraway land. In Hawaii they
were famous for their great wisdom and healing powers.
Dirección: 2552 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, Hawaii 96815
Fotos de Kuhio Beach (click para agrandar) (arriba)
Lista de las playas de Oahu
Tip de seguridad
Para Cualquier playa en Hawaii que usted puede visitar, tenga en mente
que el océano puede ser muy peligroso. Nunca se ponga en contra de las olas,
cuídese de las corrientes marinas y siempre chequee las condiciones para el
surf. Preste atención a las señales que encontrará en cada playa. Si no está
seguro acerca de las condiciones, pregunte a los guardavidas (si los hay en la
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