We visited the park today due to the history here. But up front I have to tell you this is a very pretty beach and great to just chill and relax. My son and I enjoyed just watching the sunset and listening to the waves. The leeward side of the island has the best beaches to us. All this said, remember this is an historic beach. As you look around you can’t help but wonder about the people that once walked there and the village that once occupied that area. Be respectful of the remains of the village… which are simply stones to some, but they are a piece of history.
Here is a copy and paste from the Hawaiian Historic website: Ancient Hawaiian settlements used to be located along all Hawaiian shorelines, but what makes this one special is that it has been preserved. Not many such ancient ruins remain on Oahu’s shoreline. A plaque at this site says: Historic Site 50−80−07−5763 Ulehawa, Lualualei, Waianae Moku Beneath your feet are the remains of traditional Hawaiian settlement dating to A.D. 1500 to 1800. This site has been preserved by the City and County of Honolulu for future research and educational purposes. Few such coastal sites survive along this part of the Waianae shoreline, so please kokua and do not disturb this cultural resource.
