Haena beach access or the lack of it

[Mitzi M]

One of the things that interests me the most about this place is its rich history and lore. In some of the ancient Pele myths, Ha'ena is the place where Pele slept as she traveled in spirit form to find her lover, Lohi'au, on Kaua'i. In other stories it is said to be the birthplace of hula when Pele's sister, Hi'iakaikapoliopele first danced there with her companion Hopoe.

The beach itself is just a thin crescent of sand surrounding a lagoon of icy water backed up to a couple of houses. Even five or ten people on the beach can make it feel crowded. It's a nice spot to be sure, but there are many others - that I won't list here, lest they be published or otherwise "revealed".

Actually, I think the best part of going to Ha'ena is the hike itself. It's a lovely walk that you can only do when you want to devote some time to getting there. On the way, there's a lot of time for relaxing and otherwise leaving your regular life behind.
Perhaps it's just the right amount of time.

To me this island reveals itself like a mysterious and seductive woman who can never be known or seen all at once. If you are patient and have good intentions eventually she shares her treasures, made all the more precious by the journey you made to know them.

Aloha,
Mitzi