Oahu Ancient Site Guide

Ulehawa Historic Site

Ulehawa Historic Site preserves remains of a traditional Hawaiian coastal settlement at Ulehawa Beach Park on Oahu's leeward coast, with a marker dating the site to A.D. 1500 to 1800.

Ulehawa Historic Site, Oahu

This unnamed historic site is located right on Ulehawa Beach Park on Oahu's leeward coast, along Farrington Highway. Ancient Hawaiian settlements used to be located along all Hawaiian shorelines, but what makes this one special is that it has been preserved. Not many such ancient ruins remain on Oahu's shoreline. A plaque at this site says:

Historic Site 50-80-07-5763
Ulehawa, Lualualei, Waianae Moku
Beneath your feet are the remains of traditional Hawaiian settlement dating to A.D. 1500 to 1800. This site has been preserved by the City and County of Honolulu for future research and educational purposes. Few such coastal sites survive along this part of the Waianae shoreline, so please kokua and do not disturb this cultural resource.

Key Features

Preserved settlement: Traditional Hawaiian coastal site at Ulehawa Beach Park

Historic marker: Identified as State Site 50-80-07-5763

Time period: Settlement remains dated to A.D. 1500 to 1800

Leeward setting: Located along Farrington Highway in the Nanakuli area

Cultural value: One of the few preserved coastal sites on this part of the Waianae shoreline

Best for: Careful cultural stop during a west Oahu drive

Visitor note: Do not move stones, disturb the ground or remove anything from the site

Plan Your Visit

Visit quietly and treat Ulehawa Historic Site as a protected cultural resource. Read the marker, use legal beach park parking, avoid disturbing stones or soil, and leave the site exactly as you found it.

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Location, Parking and Directions

Ulehawa Historic Site is located at Ulehawa Beach Park, 93 Farrington Highway, Nanakuli, HI 96792, on Oahu's leeward coast. From Honolulu, drive west toward the Waianae Coast and follow Farrington Highway through the Nanakuli area. The map marker identifies the historic site area within Ulehawa Beach Park.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Ulehawa Historic Site?

Ulehawa Historic Site is located at Ulehawa Beach Park on Oahu's leeward coast in the Nanakuli area, along Farrington Highway.

What is preserved at Ulehawa Historic Site?

The site preserves remains of a traditional Hawaiian coastal settlement. A marker identifies it as Historic Site 50-80-07-5763 and dates the settlement remains to A.D. 1500 to 1800.

Why is Ulehawa Historic Site important?

Few traditional coastal settlement sites survive along this part of the Waianae shoreline, so the site has value for cultural preservation, education and future research.

Can visitors walk around the site?

Visitors should observe the site carefully, stay off sensitive features, avoid moving stones or artifacts, and follow posted signs. Treat the area as a protected cultural resource.

What should visitors know before going?

Use legal parking at Ulehawa Beach Park, respect nearby beach users and residents, keep valuables out of sight, and do not disturb any archaeological features.