Kāwā Bay

Repeatedly a flash-point for coastal-access and land-rights issues, Kawa Bay is now a quiet, pebbly cove. It's bounded by a creek and cliff-top heiau (temple) on one side, and Kaʻalaiki, the island's second-largest freshwater spring system and fishpond estuary, on the other. It's a peaceful place to picnic, and some locals do surf, but beware of strong currents and sharks. Park at the yellow gate at Mile 58.5 on Hwy 11 and walk half a mile down the track to the cove.