Maunalua Bay, located in
Hawaii Kai on Oahu’s south shore, is a
favorite spot among canoe paddlers, boaters, kayakers, fishers and
picnickers. Swimming conditions are rather poor here because the
ocean bottom is shallow and rocky, but the views are nice and other
ocean activities possible. Maunalua means “two mountains” and refers
to Koko Crater and Koko Head, the two peaks located at the east of
Maunalua Bay.
The beach park, which borders Kalanianaole Highway, was developed by
Henry J. Kaiser when the Hawaii Kai Marina was built. In the past,
the beach consisted of 535,000 square feet (49,703 sq. m) of coral
that was dredged from the bay and pumped into low places along the
existing shore. A boat channel was also dredged and upon completion
of the park, Kaiser donated it to the City and County of Honolulu in
1960.
The Hawaii Kai Marina was once a huge fishpond named Kuapa. At one
point it covered 523 acres (2.1 sq. km) and its wall was 5,000 feet
(1.5 km) long. There is a canoe storage building, or halau, at the
west end of the park.
Maunalua Bay Beach Park in Bullet Points
Located in Hawaii Kai on Oahu’s south shore
Good spot for kayaking, canoeing, boating, fishing and
picnicking (poor swimming conditions)
Nice large bay, sweeping views and good photo opportunities
Location: Honolulu, HI, US
Wind: 9 mph NE
Humidity: 66%
Visibility: 0.1 mi
Pressure: 29.98 in falling
Sunrise: 6:17 am
Sunset: 6:42 pm
Sun
Hi: 88°F Low: 75°F
Mostly Sunny
Mon
Hi: 86°F Low: 75°F
Partly Cloudy
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