| Kahana Bay Beach Park | |
| Photo Alt: | Kahana Bay |
| Map: | Hawaii |
| Location: | Hawaii, U.S. |
| Nearest City: | Kaʻaʻawa |
| Coordinates: | 21.5564°N -157.8747°W |
| Governing Body: | Hawai'i Department of Land and Natural Resources |
Kahana Bay and Kahana Bay Beach Park are located on the windward side of the island of Oahu in the state of Hawaii.[1] [2]
Kahana Bay and beach park is located along Kamehameha Highway on Oahu adjacent to Ahupua'a O Kahana State Park between Kaʻaʻawa and Punaluʻu. The beach is known for fishing, wading and serenity and although it is a beach park, it has limited facilities due to its remote location.[3]
The area around Kahana, especially mauka (up hill), was historically a native Hawaiian fishing and farming community prior to Western contact. Due to the abundant fresh water and fertile soil in the valley, the area was able to sustain a small population. Kahana Bay was said to provide a sustainable supply of fish and shellfish.[4]