Kohala Kayak Club

Kawaihae Harbor, Island of Hawaii

Kawaihae Harbor is on the Kohala Coast north of the Waikaloa Resorts on the Island of Hawaii. It is the home of Kawaihae Canoe Club.

Kawaihae Harbor includes a fuel depot, shipping terminal and military landing site. Outside of the man-made breakwall of the harbor is a popular surf spot and the Pua Kailima o Kawaihae Cultural Surf Park.

The small town features a handful of restaurants and art galleries. To the north of the harbor is the Kawaihae Canoe Club and a small boat ramp. To the south is Puʻukoholā Heiau national historic site, built by King Kamehameha I in 1791. Also to the south is the smaller Mailekini Heiau and the Hale o Kapuni Heiau, which is submerged.

The United States Army Corps of Engineers dredged the harbor and built the breakwall between 1957 and 1959. In 1970, construction of a small boat harbor began to the south of the main harbor entrance by several institutions under the name of Project Tugboat. Over 100 tons of conventional explosives were buried in the Kawaihae reef and detonated to clear the basin and the entrance.

It also served as the launching point for the film Waterworld with Kevin Costner. The artificial reef or floating island was just off the coast with headquarters for the movie at the harbor.

Hawaiian Grown TV - Waimea Field Greens - Brown's Beach House - Segment 1

Award-winning Brown's Beach House is the place for the quintessential island fine dining experience located just steps from shore.  Innovative, Hawaii Island-inspired cuisine is drawn from simple, pure flavors from locally grown, sustainable agriculture. 
Products using the diverse variety of fresh seafood from our island waters and the finest mainland meats redefining the continuing evolution of Pacific Rim, Hawaiian Regional, and most recently Big Island Cuisine.
Exceptional entertainment Tuesday through Saturday evenings by resident soloists and shoreline sunsets at a hand's distance blend naturally with the outdoor open-air seating for a memorable evening under the stars. 
Reservations are recommended and may be arranged through Dining Reservations at (808) 887-7368 or through the clickable link below.



Brown's Beach House Restaurant
1 North Kaniku Drive
Kohala Coast, Hawaii, Hawaii
United States
96743
(808) 887-7368


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