Laie Point State Wayside Park at a Glance
Laie Point State Wayside Park lies on a peninsula south
of the town Laie on Oahu’s northeastern coast. This place
is steeped in Hawaiian legend, one of which according to
William Rice in his Hawaiian Legends goes like this:Laniloa
is the name given to a point of land which extends into
the ocean from Laie. In ancient times this point was mo‘o,
standing upright, ready to kill the passerby. After Kana
and his brother had rescued their mother from Molokai and
had taken her back to Hawaii, Kana set out on a journey
around the islands to kill all the mo‘o. In due time he
reached Laie, where the mo‘o was killing many people. Kana
had no difficulty in destroying this monster. Taking its
head, he cut it into five pieces and threw them into the
sea, where they can be seen today as the five small islands
lying off Maleakahana.
This legend of the Laniloa mo‘o can be read on a sign on
a boulder in the beach park. Tour buses with visitors often
times stop here because of the park’s nice view, including
the five offshore islands of Kihewamoku, Mokuauia, Pulemoku,
Kukuihoolua and Mokualai. The peninsula is also frequented
by fishermen, who primarily fish for trevally, or ulua.
Laie Point State Wayside Park in Bullet Points
- Located on a peninsula south of Laie
- Scenic area, nice limestone and rock formations
- No swimming beach, but good for fishing
- Place of the Hawaiian legend of Laniloa mo‘o
Laie Point State Wayside Park Facilities
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- No facilities
- No lifeguards
Laie Point State Wayside Park Water Activities
Laie Point State Wayside Park Location
Address: Naupaka St., Laie, HI 96762
Laie Point State Wayside Park Map
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Laie Point State Wayside Park Weather
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Now 70°F Windchill: 70°F
Mostly Cloudy
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Location: Laie, HI, US
Wind: 10 mph NE
Humidity: 65%
Visibility: 0.1 mi
Pressure: 30.11 in rising
Sunrise: 6:37 am
Sunset: 6:41 pm
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Thu
Hi: 74°F Low: 68°F
Scattered Showers
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Fri
Hi: 74°F Low: 69°F
Scattered Showers
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Laie Point State Wayside Park Photos (click to enlarge)
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Laie Beach Park Reviews and Comments
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Safety Tip
Whatever beach in Hawaii you visit, please have in mind that the ocean can
be very dangerous. Never turn your back against the waves and watch out for underwater
currents and always check the surf conditions. Pay attention to signs posted on
the beach. If you are not sure about the conditions, ask the lifeguards (if any
on the beach). Please
click here to
read more about ocean safety in Hawaii.
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