Pokai Bay Beach Park

Located between the Small Boat Harbor and theareas. The beach park is also located in the sunniest
Kane'ilio Point, Pokai Bay Beach Park is the mostand driest parts of Oahu. Bring plenty of water to
protected bay along the Waianae coastline in leewardavoid dehydration and SPF 15 sunblock, and
Oahu. Even during winter, when other beaches inwide-brimmed hat to protect yourself from extreme
leeward Oahu are battered by high surfs, Pokai Bayheat and sun.
remains calm. And while other beaches are eroded byServices and amenities: lifeguards, picnic areas,
seasonal high surfs, Pokai Bay's stable sand shorebarbecue grills, restrooms, showers, phones,
remains intact all year round. Several features of the5 unique things about Pokai Bay Beach Park
beach account for this. One is the beach's gently- In the Hawaiian language, Pokai means "night of the
sloping sand, and two, the breakwater that issupreme one."
remnant of the now defunct Small Boat Harbor. The- The beach is named after Hawaiian chief Pokai, a
close-in reef at the center of the bay also turnstraveling Kahiki chief who, according to legend,
mellower waves just perfect for novice surfers. Ifplanted the first coconut in the island from Kahiki.
you like to fish, the area near the breakwater is an- At the southwest end of Pokai Bay Beach Park is
excellent spot. Because of its calm waves, Pokai Baythe Kane'ilio Point. The point is the location of the
Beach is the perfect spot for snorkeling and forsacred Ku'ilioloa heiau, an ancient Hawaiian temple.
swimming even for children all year round.- Based on local legend, the first coconut in Hawaii
Fronted by a 15-acre park, Pokai Bay Beach provideswas planted here. A coconut grove even grew once
wonderful shade and space for relaxation andin the bay's backshore.
recreation for families and individuals alike. Watch out- The original Waianae Small Boat Harbor was located
for boat traffic and occasional canoes in nearbyhere.