Kahalekai, da Fish Shack and Hibiscus Hale lie side by side in Aliomanu, on the northeast coast of Kauai. The ahupua'a of Aliomanu is in the moku (land district) of Kawaihau, formerly known as Ko'olau on the mokupuni (island). The moku of Ko'olau was formerly divided into land divisions called ahupua'a which usually extended from the upper mountain regions down into the sea. In early Hawaii, land and district boundaries were defined by using natural features of the land sucn as mountain ridges, peaks, ravines, streams or sometimes with a stone marker. These boundaries have often changed over the centuries from the times when ruling kings divided the land amongst the chiefs- up until most recent times when surveyors have mapped these lands. The boundaries of the five moku on Kauai were changed in the late 1800's to reflect the present day judicial land districts which now places Aliomanu in the Kawaihau district.

Kawaihau is the site of the largest concentration of native Hawaiians on Kauai: over 1000 Hawaiians now live on the homelands and kuleana lands of Anahola. Kawaihau was the name of a glee club started by Prince Leleiohoku, brother of Kalakaua. The name was given in honor of an American missionary lady who drank only ice water, unlike the other members. Kawaihau means chilled water.

Aliomanu is boarded on one side by Anahola and on the other by Papaa. The bay of Anahola continues on to Aliomanu. This bay is so long to walk from one end to the other that it would take nearly an hour. The colors of the sun are magnificent in the late afternoon as it lowers behind the mountains, deepening the blue of the water and the gold of the sand while brightening the tall white puff clouds until they seem to glow with light. The surf here can be spectacular. There is an ancient surfing area that lies in the central part of the bay called Kanahawale. Many surfers crowd this area if the waves are big. All of Aliomanu is surrounded by a reef that prevents large waves from coming into shore.

Aside from the history of Aliomanu/Anahola, snorkeling and fishing are enjoyable in front of the property. This section of the beach is usually isolated because the property is almost at the end of Aliomanu Road. So, hele (come) on to Kauai!

P.O. Box 687
Anahola, HI  96703
Telephone:  (808) 822-3000
Fax:  (808) 821-0217
email: inquiry@kauaialoha.com