This region travel guide to leeward coast is an outline and may need more content. The department of education described the ethnicities of its 10,049 leeward coast students in 19992000 as almost 60% hawaiian or parthawaiian 14% of the students categorized themselves as only. We want to stay either on the leeward side or the windward side. The purpose of the office is to 1 provide central direction and cohesion in the allocation of resources and effectuation of state activities and programs, and. It is a sailing term, and refers to the direction of the wind in.
Google maps locationdirections to leeward cc, 96045 ala ike, pearl city, hi 96782. The leeward coast is an area that tends to be drier than other parts of the island. This is the local side of the oahu where haoles and good restaurants are hard to find. Drive the leeward coast in oahu ottsworld travel blog. Map of leeward community college, one of the 10 campuses of the university of hawaii system. Residency for tuition purposes is based on a specific set of regulations and not only on whether you live in the state. Rainfall and runoff in the leeward koolau mountains, oahu, hawaii1 john f. With its many beaches and bays, the scenic 30mile windward coast parallels the corduroyridged, nearly perpendicular cliffs of the koolau range, which separates the windward side of the island. Leeward coast the leeward coast is a region of the hawaiian oahu island. If you simply drive north up the coast soon you will be out of the city and into the wild, rocky coast. The waianae often termed leeward coast of oahu is largely undiscovered by the majority of visitors to the island and is home to rural towns and one luxury resort area koolina. West or leeward oahu has the islands second citythe planned community of kapolei, where for years the government has been trying to attract enough jobs to lighten inbound traffic to.
When it comes to attractions, the leeward coast has a large share of it in oahu. The area offers a lot of activities for guests and visitors to do and explore. Map of oahu showing topographic contours that suggest. As a result, the leeward side is generally more abundant in sunshine and less likely to be rainy or cool. Leeward coast, oahu, hawaii, united states, north america. Oahu local agency satellite waianae wic waianae coast comprehensive health center 86260 farrington highway wahiawa wic wahiawa civic center 830 california avenue, bldg. It encompasses 88 acres and its walls are about 5,000 feet 1,524 m long. Furthermore, for those looking to live on the leeward coast, in general, housing prices are lower than elsewhere on oahu. From a geographical perspective, the leeward coast is the western side of oahu. Beyond waikiki, you can find luxury resorts in east honolulu, the north shore and the leeward coast, as well as rental cottages and condos throughout the island.
Nanakuli is on the west coast of the island of oahu, hawaii nanakuli from mapcarta, the free map. The middle lane of the exit leads you directly to moanalua road. Like a sloppy adolescent propping its feet on the table in a fancy living room, black rocks tiny pleasant prospect community is right in the middle. Where waikiki offers urban hustle and bustle, the leeward side of oahu is less developed, with picturesque towns, beautiful offthebeatenpath beaches and rural.
In part, this occurs simply because the area is not well known and ignored by the most popular guidebooks. For oahu, when you mention the leeward coast you normally have visions of honolulu and waikiki. Traveling on oahu you can get around by car rental, shuttle, taxi or oahus public transportation system. Note that worldfamous waikiki is actually a neighborhood located in greater honolulu. Station kba99 serving kauai, oahu, maui, molokai, lanai and part of the big island on 162. Oahu is comprised of four districts honolulu, windward, central and leeward with nine complex areas, each with two or three complexes.
A drive up the windward coast is a trip back in time, with weathered wooden fruit stands offering family farm goods. Field trip options on the leeward coast kai exploration to coast see trip materials in binder a, field trips folder and in binder g, more resources, extra student handouts folder. Cruise along the southwestern coast of oahu and admire the beautiful shoreline and turquoise waters. Were talking great beaches, views, strolling and killer bodyboarding.
If you need to learn about hawaiian culture and history, you also have several locations that can provide that for you. However the leeward coast is much more than the big city. Oahu occupies 597 square miles and is the second oldest of the six islands of aloha, lying between kauai and maui. It has a template, but there is not enough information present. If there are cities and other destinations listed, they may not all be at usable status or there may not be a valid regional structure and a get in section describing all of the typical ways to get here. Many visitors enjoy taking bus tours to conveniently explore the island.
On the other hand, the leeward side of the island faces south or west and isnt subject to the tradewind flow. Leeward coast, oahu the sunny and dry leeward coast of oahu lies at the foot of the waianae mountain range just 30 miles from waikiki, but the contrast between the regions is striking. Heeia fishpond is located at kaneohe bay on oahus windward coast. Less developed and less verdant, it attracts fewer visitors. My family is planning a trip to oahu at the end of april 2016 with our little baby and parents. Welcome to leeward coast the stretch of coastline from mt irvine bay to arnos vale has several lovely beaches, a few sizable hotels and a slew of fancy villas hugging the greens of the golf course. Kohalas gold coast with feeling the ancient mana spiritual essence at pu. A condensed version of the residency regulations is included in the uh system application form. Whether you are a firsttime visitor or a seasoned hawaii traveler, with the go oahu card, you will experience a whole new way to discover the chief island in our state. Leeward coast spectacular scenery awaits on this trip around o. Constantly battered by wind and chop, the southeast corner of oahu is one of the drier locales of the island. Waianae coast comprehensive health center 86260 farrington highway waianae, hi 96792 ph. Once activated it is then valid for the number of calendar days purchased over a 14day. Here is an excellent trifold pocketsize map perfect for on the go that shows where all of the major attractions and hotels are located.
Explore oahus rich heritage and cultural attractions or learn how to surf. Leeward coast of oahu fact sheet general description oahu past pearl harbor, aiea and waipahu, the leeward coast is an expansive area that lies on the coastal side of the waianae mountains. Leeward coast real estate, search all leeward coast mls. In this article i also detail the main features on each part of the island along with commute times and tips on. It is also somewhat hotter on the leeward coast than the rest of oahu. From the nuuanu pali lookout, near the summit of the pali highway hwy. The inside of the womens restroom was covered with graffiti, we had passed some beach encampments on the way where it appeared homeless people were living, and we felt a little unwelcome and unsafe. My only time visiting the leeward coast well past honolulu was a few years ago when we went to a beach somewhere in that direction. Honolulu, the north shore, the windward coast, central oahu and the leeward coast. Kaaawa valley is one of the most beautiful locations on the island of oahu. In common usage, the island of oahu is divided into 5 large sections, more or less bounded by the 4 main points of the island 1. Pdf packet now additionally includes an oahu beaches map. Rainfall and runoff in the leeward koolau mountains, oahu.
Turn left onto waimano home road and continue until you reach kamehameha hwy. The state of hawaii, office of planning, gathers, analyzes, and provides information to the governor to assist in the overall analysis and formulation of state policies and strategies. I am interested in checking out some of the leeward beaches like makaha. Habitat for humanity leeward oahu and restore 91291 kalaeloa blvd, kapolei, hi 96707 phone. Residency determination leeward community college 2020. A complex is a high school plus the regional elementary and middle schools that feed into it. Geological survey in cooperation with the state of hawaii, a waterbudgetstudy was used to estimate the quantity of ground water available for development. Go sailing, snorkeling and dolphinwatching on a funfilled morning cruise along the leeward coast. There are plenty of things to keep you busy in leeward coast. Oahu ancient sites, heiaus, fishponds, petroglyphs and. Residency determination tuition for attending leeward community college is based on whether you are a resident or nonresident of the state of hawaii.
Need a good map of oahu, hawaii or of waikiki beach. Station wwg75 serving maui, molokai, lanai and part of the big island on 162. Welcome to oahu on behalf of the go oahu card team we would like to say aloha and welcome to our oahu. I dont think mike was asking about the leeward area in the meteorological sense. To maximize your usage, try to kick off your sightseeing on the morning of your first day. You have a wide range of water sports and activities along its coast.
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