Hanauma Bay

Hanauma, literally curving bay, Oahu

October = Okakopa

What's the name of this "curving bay" on Oahu?

Located along the southeast coast of Oahu, this bay is home to 400 species of fish, including an abundance of parrotfish and Green sea turtles.

It is both a nature preserve and a marine life conservation district. The law forbids visitors from mistreating marine animals and touching or walking on the coral heads lying like huge rocks on the ocean floor.

Several TV shows and movies, including Magnum, P.I., Hawaii Five-O, and Blue Hawaii, have filmed scenes here, and, at one time, the bay was inundated with more than three million visitors a year. This overuse damaged the fragile marine ecosystem, leading state and local officials to take measures to limit access to the area. Today, about a million visitors still descend on the bay annually.

Calling All Surfers!

Honolua Bay

September = Kepakemapa

What's the name of this great surfing bay on Maui?

Located on Maui's northwest shore about 20 minutes north of Lahaina, this bay is a favorite destination for experienced surfers. During the winter, the waves are hollow and powerful, offering incredibly long rides.

The bay is also part of the Mokuleia Marine Life Conservation District, featuring an abundance of fish and coral formations. As far as Hawaii beaches go, however, this one isn't the best, sporting a small, rocky shoreline not ideal for sunbathing.

John Kerr and Mitzi Gaynor's Cinematic Trysting Place

Lumahai Beach, setting for a famous love scene from South Pacific

August = Aukake

Kauai's Lumahai Beach was featured in what classic 1958 film?

Located on the north side of the island of Kauai, Lumahai Beach features strong currents, waves, and undertow due to the unique geography of the area. Thus, during most of the year, it is generally not safe to swim and/or surf there.

Its scenic beauty, however, is good for viewing all year round. This beauty was captured for all time in a classic 1958 film as well as in numerous postcards and paintings.

Not a Girl's Best Friend Afterall

Diamond Head
(still called even though its sides are studded
with quartz, not diamonds as once believed)