Nature
Niumalu Beach, commonly known as Kanuha Beach, was once a hub for canoeing, water gathering, and some shipping, and the beach at Niumalu, meaning shade of the coconut tree, is sheltered by a seawall that has protected beach-goers for more than 100 years. To the left of Hulihe'e Palace is Huihā, a challenging surfbreak that requires skill and local knowledge. A smooth pāhoehoe lava outcropping at the base of the seawall is named for Ali'inui 'Umi-a-Liloa, who established a royal residence and increased food production in coastal fishponds and upslope cultivated lands of the Kona Field System. Kailua Bay, named for the two currents that run through it, is a favorite place for fishing and ocean recreation, and freshwater flowing through porous underground rock from Mount Hualālai to the sea nourishes unique algal and fish communities.
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Holualoa, Hawaii · United States
