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Laie, Oahu
Laie is a small town located on Oahu's northeastern shore, between Hauula and Kahuku, about 38 miles (61 km) north of Honolulu. It is a predominantly Mormon community. The town's cultural attractions include the Mormon Temple, the Hawaii campus of Brigham Young University and the Polynesian Cultural Center.
The temple is the fifth oldest Mormon temple in the world. And the Polynesian Cultural Center is Hawaii's number one paid visitor attraction. It's a large open-air museum and park featuring the cultures of seven Polynesian island nations.
Another natural sight of interest is Laie Point (also known as Laniloa Point), a prominent lithified dune jutting out into the ocean. To reach it, go toward the water from Kamehameha Highway onto Anemoku Street. Then turn right and follow Napaka Street to the end. Two other lithified dunes (Kukuihoolua and Mokualai) lie just offshore as scenic islets. Laie Beach Park, Hukilau Beach and Pounders Beach are located nearby.
Laie has a small shopping square with a Foodland grocery store and a Subway and Pizza Hut restaurant, among others. It is mainly a residential community. In the Hawaiian language, laie means "ie leaf" ("ie" is a climbing pandanus: Freycinetia arborea).
Laie Overview
- Laie is a predominantly Mormon community on Oahu's northeastern coast
- Town's cultural attractions include the Mormon Temple, the Hawaii campus of Brigham Young University and the Polynesian Cultural Center
- Population: 4,585 (2000 Census)
- Zip code: 96762
Location: Laie is located on Oahu's northeastern coast, between Hauula and Kahuku.
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