Kaua'i Sights

Kaulu Paoa Heiau

#24 of 227 things to do in Kaua'i

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The vague remains of Kaulu Paoa Heiau stand just five minutes' walk from Ke'e Beach. Here, beneath a cliff face, large stones create a long flat grassy platform where a thatched-roof hula halau (school) once stood. In ancient Hawai'i this halau was Kaua'i's most sacred; students aspiring to learn hula came from all of the Hawaiian Islands and the legendary Kaua'i chief Lohi'au trained here.

Present-day hula halau (troupes) still leave lei and other offerings to Laka (goddess of hula) in crevices in the cliff face.

To find the remains of the heiau, take the path on the western side of the beach. Follow the stone wall as it curves uphill and you'll reach the heiau almost immediately. The overgrown section at the foot of the hill is one of the more intact parts of the heiau.

 

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    This is a sacred site.

    islandkava does not recommend this,

    You should ask permission first before you visit this sacred area. There's strict protocol in place. Do not leave any "offerings", trash, climb upon stone walls or structures, pick up or move any stones. This is a Kapu area.

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    One of the most beautiful vistas on earth from here...

    kauaikahuna recommends this,

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