Hanalei Bay, Hawaii
Hanalei Bay is the largest bay on the north shore of Kauai, Kauaʻi island in Hawaii. The town of Hanalei, Hawaii, Hanalei is at the midpoint of the bay. Geography Hanalei Bay consists of nearly of beach, surrounded by mountains. In the summer, the bay offers excellent mooring for sailboats, stand up paddle boarding and swimming. The Princeville, Hawaii, Princeville community overlooks from the northeast entrance to the bay of Hanalei River, . During the winter the surf becomes large and the bay is a favorite surfing location. History The wetlands of Hanalei Bay were used to grow taro by ancient Hawaiians. By the 1860s, the new crop was rice, which was shipped to Honolulu to become the second largest export crop of the islands. The Hanalei Pier was built to help Hanalei farmers move their crops to market. The covered pier's location near the mouth of the Hanalei River and Black Pot beach has long been a favorite family gathering place for fishing, picnicking, swimming, and play ...
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Hanalei Pier, Hanalei Bay, Kauai, Hawaii
Hanalei means " lei making" or "crescent bay" in Hawaiian. It may refer to: Features on Kauai * Hanalei, Hawaii, a village (census-designated place) * Hanalei River * Hanalei Bay * Hanalei National Wildlife Refuge * Hanalei Pier Hanalei Pier is a pier built into Hanalei Bay on the northern shore of the island of Kauai in the state of Hawaii. History The wetlands of Hanalei Bay were used to grow taro by ancient Hawaiians. By the 1860s, the shrinking population of nati ..., on the National Register of Historic Places Other uses * Hanalei (band), an American indie rock band {{disambiguation, geo ...
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