Kawela Bay, Hawaii - Kawela Bay, Hawaii Kawela Bay is a small community in the Ko'olauloa District on the Island of O'ahu, City & County of Honolulu. In Hawaiian, ka wela means "the heat". As of the 2000 Census, the town had a total population of 410. Kawela Bay is adjacent to (just west of) Turtle Bay and the Kuilima Resort. These coastal features and shorelines (including Kawela Bay itself) are mostly hidden from the traveler along Kamehameha Highway, although access to the shore can be found at Waiale'e Beach Park with scenic Kukaimanini, an offshore islet. This area (for those travelling west) begins the North Shore of O'ahu. For those travelling east, the road turns inland at Kawela to cross the Kahuku Plain, coming again to the coast at.
Kahuku, Hawaii - Kahuku, Hawaii Kahuku is a community in the Ko'olauloa District on the Island of O'ahu, City & County of Honolulu. In Hawaiian, ka huku means "the projection", presumably a reference to Kahuku Point nearby, the northernmost point on the island of O'ahu. As of the 2000 Census, Kahuku had a total population of 2,097. The U.S. postal code for Kahuku is 96731. Geography Kahuku is located at 21°40'49" North, 157°57'1" West (21.680333, -157.950141)1. This community is located northwest from Lā'ie and east from Kuilima and Kawela Bay along Kamehameha Highway (State Rte. 83). According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 5.9 km² (2.3 mi²). 2.5 km² (1.0 mi²) of it is land and 3.4 km² (1.3 mi²) of it is.
Honolulu County, Hawaii - Honolulu County, Hawaii Honolulu County (officially the City & County of Honolulu) is a county located in the U.S. State of Hawai'i. It is conterminous with the island of O'ahu. As of 2000 the population was 876,156. The county seat is Honolulu. Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 5,509 km² (2,127 mi²). 1,553 km² (600 mi²) of it is land and 3,955 km² (1,527 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 71.80% water. However, the majority of this area is the Pacific Ocean that surrounds the island. Demographics As of the 2000 Census2, there were 876,156 people, 286,450 households, and 205,671 families residing in the county. The population density was 564/km² (1,461/mi²). There were 315,988 housing units at.
Pupukea, Hawaii - Pupukea, Hawaii Pūpūkea is a community in the Ko'olauloa District on the Island of O'ahu, City & County of Honolulu. In Hawaiian, pūpūkea means "white shell". As of the 2000 Census, the town had a total population of 4,250. The Ko'olauloa District ends at Waimea Bay, with the Waialua District extending south and westward. Sunset Beach at Sunset Beach Park on O'ahu north shore () Pūpūkea is a popular area on O'ahu's North Shore for living and for visiting. The best known surfing sites of Velzyland, Sunset (at Sunset Beach Park), Kammieland, Pupukea, Ehukai, Pipeline (these latter two off adjacent Ehukai Beach Park and Banzai Beach) and lesser breaks are arrayed off this shore. Popular diving areas known as Three Tables and Sharks Cove are located at.
Waimea Bay, Hawaii - Waimea Bay, Hawaii Waimea Bay is located on the North Shore of Oahu. In winter, Waimea and other North Shore locations such as Pipeline and Sunset Beach host a number of surfing contests because of the large waves that are typically found here. The waves usually begin as storms near Alaska, and are typically forecasted quite accurately several days in advance. In summer, Waimea typically has clear and calm water. Waimea Valley is behind Waimea Bay. Capt. James Cook stopped at Waimea Bay. It is the only windward location at which he anchored. The site was densely populated at the time, and remains of a heiau (Hawaiian temple) can still be found above the bay. Waimea means "Red Water" in Hawaiian. There are three locations named Waimea.
Kaaawa, Hawaii - Kaaawa, Hawaii Walking the beach at Ka'a'awa. Click here: Ka'a'awa is a town located in the windward district of Ko'olauloa, City & County of Honolulu on the Island of O'ahu, Hawai'i. As of the 2000 Census, the total population for Ka'a'awa was 1,324. In Hawaiian, ka'a'awa means "the wrasse (fish)". The word always delights visitors who stumble on pronouncing three as in a row. In Hawaiian spelling (Ka'a'awa), it is seen that each a is pronounced separately and distinctly, set apart by the two glottal stops (i.e., ka-'A-'AVA). Ka'a'awa is north of Kāne'ohe Bay (north of Ka'ō'io Point, also Kalaeoka'ō'io), and the Pacific Ocean shore here is fronted by a broad fringing reef with a narrow, but quite inviting beach (Kanenelu Beach, Kalae'ō'io Beach Park, and Ka'a'awa.
Kahaluu, Hawaii - Kahaluu, Hawaii Kahalu'u is a town located in the City & County of Honolulu, in the District of Ko'olaupoko on the island of O'ahu. In Hawaiian ka halu'u means literally "diving place". As of the 2000 Census, the town had a total population of 2,935. At Kahulu'u, visitors to the windward side travelling via the Pali Highway, H-3, or Likelike Highway first encounter the ocean (actually Kāne'ohe Bay) close beside the highway (Kamehameha Highway or State Rte. 83). Kahalu'u is a mostly rural area slowly transforming into a denser residential community. The U.S. postal code for Kahalu'u is 96744. Geography Kahaluu is located at 21°27'40" North, 157°50'28" West (21.461146, -157.841155)1. It is directly adjacent to 'Āhuimanu to the south and Wai'ahole to the north. According to the.
Kailua, Hawaii - Kailua, Hawaii ~ Kailua-Kona, Hawaii is located on the Big Island (Hawai'i). View across Kailua Beach to the offshore islands known as Na Mokulua off Lanikai Kailua is a town located in the City & County of Honolulu, in the Ko'olaupoko District of O'ahu on the windward coast at Kailua Bay. As of the 2000 Census, the town had a total population of 36,513, approximately as large as nearby Kāne'ohe. Kailua is primarily a residential community, with a centralized commercial district along Kailua Road. Places of note in Kailua include Kailua Beach (photo at right), Lanikai Beach, Kawai Nui Marsh, and Marine Corps Base Hawaii. There are no resort hotels in Kailua, and tourists generally stay in one of the many "Bed and Breakfast" setups operated out.
Kaneohe, Hawaii - Kaneohe, Hawaii Kāne'ohe is a town located in the City & County of Honolulu, in the District of Ko'olaupoko on the island of O'ahu. As of the 2000 Census, the town had a total population of 34,970. Kāne'ohe is the largest of several communities along Kāne'ohe Bay and one of the two largest residential communities on the windward side of O'ahu (the other is Kailua). The commercial center of the town is spread mostly along Kamehameha Highway. In the Hawaiian language, kāne 'ohe means "bamboo husband" (from an ancient story). From ancient times, Kāne'ohe was important as an agricultural area, owing to an abundance of rainfall. Today, Kāne'ohe is mostly a residential community, with very little agriculture in evidence. The only commercial crop of any consequence in.
Kaneohe Bay - Kaneohe Bay Kāne'ohe Bay, at 45 km2, is the largest sheltered body of water in the main Hawaiian Islands. This reef-dominated embayment constitutes a significant scenic and recreational feature along the windward (northeast) coast of the Island of O'ahu. The largest population center on Kāne'ohe Bay is the town of Kāne'ohe. The Bay is approximately 8 mi (12.8 km) long and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) broad, with a mouth opening of about 4.6 mi (7.4 km) and maximum depth of 40 ft (12 m). Unique features include the only significant barrier reef in the main Hawaiian Islands and extensive development within a large lagoon of shoaling reefs. Two navigable channels cut across the northern and southern ends of the barrier reef. The deeper, northern channel, located off.
Haleiwa, Hawaii - Haleiwa, Hawaii Hale'iwa is a North Shore community in the Waialua District on the Island of O'ahu, City & County of Honolulu. In Hawaiian, hale 'iwa means "'iwa house"; the 'iwa is a Frigate bird. As of the 2000 Census, the town had a total population of 2,225, and is the largest commercial center on the North Shore. Hale'iwa is located on Waialua Bay, the mouth of Anahulu Stream (also as Anahulu River). A small boat harbor is located here, and the shore of the bay is surrounded by Hale'iwa Beach Bark (north side) and Hale'iwa Ali'i Beach Park (south side). Further west from the center of town is Kaiaka State Recreation Area on Kiaka Point beside Kaiaka Bay. The U.S. postal code for Hale'iwa, including Kawailoa,.
Hawaiian Islands - from northernmost Kure Atoll to the Island of Hawai'i in the south and represents the exposed peaks of a great undersea mountain range, formed by volcanic activity over a hotspot in the earth's mantle. These islands are part of the State of Hawaii. Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 Islands and reefs of the Hawaiian archipelago 2 Geology 3 Climate 3.1 Hurricanes 4 Tsunamis Islands and reefs of the Hawaiian archipelago NASA satellite photograph of the Hawaiian islands of O'ahu, Moloka'i, Lana'i, Kaho'olawe, and Maui (Click ) A total of 19 islands and atolls comprise the Hawaiian Islands, with a total land area of 16,636 km2 (6,423.4 square miles). The main Hawaiian islands (all inhabited except for Kaho'olawe) are, listed here from south to north: Hawai'i (also known as the Big Island).
Heeia, Hawaii - Heeia, Hawaii He'eia is several neighborhoods located in the City & County of Honolulu and the Ko'olaupoko District on the Island of O'ahu that are essentially the north end of Kāne'ohe. In Hawaiian the words he'e 'ia mean washed away, alluding to a victory achieved by the populace against others from leeward O'ahu, aided by a tidal wave that washed the combatants off the shore. He'eia includes Ha'ikū Valley and He'eia Kea. As of the 2000 Census, the neighborhood had a total population of 4,944. The area is almost entirely one of homes and apartments. If the census tract corresponds to the State Tax Map Key (TMK), then the Windward Mall and Kaneohe Bay Shopping Center comprise the commercial district, although He'eia merges into the Kāne'ohe commercial.
Honolulu, Hawaii - Honolulu, Hawaii simple:Honolulu Honolulu as seen from the International Space Station Honolulu is the largest city and the capital of the U.S. state of Hawai'i. In the Hawaiian language, honolulu means "sheltered bay" or "place of shelter." The city is located on the island of O'ahu. As of the 2000 Census, the population of Honolulu proper was 371,657. However, in Hawaii, municipal government is at the county level and the City & County of Honolulu encompasses all of the Island of O'ahu, with a 2000 Census population of 876,156 (compare with 1,211,537 for the entire state). Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 Geography 2 Demographics 3 Tourist Attractions 4 Colleges & Universities 5 Airports Geography Honolulu is located at 21°18'32" North, 157°49'34" West (21.308950, -157.826182)1. While this is.
USS Takanis Bay (CVE-89) - USS Takanis Bay (CVE-89) insert image here insert caption here (insert link to larger image here) Career Ordered: ?? Laid down: 16 December 1943 Launched: 10 March 1944 Commissioned: 15 April 1944 Fate: sold for scrap Decommissioned: 1 May 1946 '''General Characteristics''' Displacement: 9,570 tons Length: 512.3 ft (156 m) overall Beam: 65.2 ft (19.9 m) Extreme Width: 108.1 ft (33 m) Draft: 22.5 ft (6.9 m) Speed: 19.3 knots Complement: 860(?) Armament: 1 x 5-inch gun, 16 x 40mm guns Aircraft: 28 The USS Takanis Bay (CVE-89) (also CVU-89) was a United States Navy Casablanca-class escort aircraft carrier, named after Takanis Bay on the west side of Yakobi Island in Alaska (near Sitka). She was laid down under Maritime Commission contract (MC hull 1126) on 16 December.
Ahuimanu, Hawaii - Ahuimanu, Hawaii 'Āhuimanu is a town located in the City & County of Honolulu, in the District of Ko'olaupoko on the island of O'ahu. In Hawaiian 'āhui-manu means "cluster of birds". 'Āhuimanu is spread out beneath the steep windward pali (cliff face) of the Ko'olau mountain over a low ridge from He'eia Kea. Thus this area is mostly inland and not directly on Kāne'ohe Bay. However, one neighborhood spreads over the ridge and along Kamehameha Highway where there is private access to the Bay shore. Proximity to the mountain gives the town a generally wet climate. As of the 2000 Census, this largely residential area had a total population of 8,506. A small commercial mall is located here across the highway from the Valley of the Temples.
Tourism in Hawaii - Tourism in Hawaii Kaua'i Kauai is a paradise for nature lovers. Hiking, kayaking, camping, a helicopter tour (~$180) and/or a boat tour (~$115) are the only ways one can see the true beauty of the island. If you don't hike hazardous trails or do not have the budget to take a helicoptor or boat tour, you won't be able to see much on Kauai, because the roads only reach about 5% of the island. There is one main highway, which does not circle the entire island. The highway goes along the coast from the north at Ke'e Beach, goes around the east side where the town of Lihue and the airport are located, continues along the south shore and then west, ending at the remains of a.
Waimea, Hawaii - Waimea, Hawaii Waimea is the name of some places in the U.S. state of Hawaii: Waimea, Hawaii County, Hawaii Waimea, Kauai County, Hawaii Waimea Bay, Hawaii This is a disambiguation page; that is, one that just points to other pages that might otherwise have the same name. If you followed a link here, you might want to go back and fix that link to point to the appropriate specific page..
Punaluu, Hawaii - Punaluu, Hawaii Punalu'u is a rural community in the Ko'olauloa District on the Island of O'ahu, City & County of Honolulu. In Hawaiian, punalu'u means "coral dived for", or in the case of the fishpond once located here, possibly "spring dived for". There is a very small commercial center located beside Punalu'u Stream, and several condominium projects, including a high rise building, located at Haleaha Beach and Kaluanui Beach. As of the 2000 Census, the town had a total population of 881. A fringing reef extends off the shoreline. There are several beaches and a beach park in Punalu'u, including Punalu'u Beach Park, Punalu'u Beach, Haleaha Beach, and Kaluanui Beach. Sugar cane was once grown on the narrow coastal plain inland from the highway. The U.S. postal.
North Koolaupoko, Hawaii - North Koolaupoko, Hawaii Ko`olaupoko is a district within the City & County of Honolulu on the island of O'ahu, State of Hawai'i. In Hawaiian, ko'olau poko means "short windward", referring to the fact that this is the shorter of the two windward districts on the island (Ko'olauloa or "long windward" is the other). Ko'olaupoko extends from Makapu'u Point on the southeast to Ka'ō'io Point on the north. Included within the district are the largest windward towns of Kāne'ohe, Kailua, and Waimānalo — places discussed in the separate articles. North Ko'olaupoko is the more rural part of the District, extending north from Kahalu'u. Mokoli'i Islet, popularly known as Chinaman's Hat, at the north end of Kāne'ohe Bay, seen here from the south shore of Kualoa Beach Park (). North.
