Kailua Pier - Kailua-Kona, Hawaii Island, HI
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member denben
N 19° 38.349 W 155° 59.867
5Q E 185596 N 2174316
Kailua Pier is located next to the King Kamehameha Marriott Hotel, along Ali’i Drive at the northern end of Kailua bay.
Waymark Code: WMR6G8
Location: Hawaii, United States
Date Posted: 05/16/2016
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1
Views: 1

"Kailua pier is known for its world famous canoe events, the Iron-Man triathlon event, Body Glove snorkeling and sunset tours along with kayaking and standup paddle-board rentals.

Construction on the pier and its seawall originally began in 1900 but was overhauled and built up again in 1950 when concrete pylons were poured and vegetation was planted to beautify the area.

The stones used to build the pier were recycled from ancient Hawaiian royal palace walls and gun-turreted forts. The most recent renovations were completed 2003-2004.

About 20~60 feet offshore there are natural releases of fresh water from underground aquifers that boil into the ocean. In ancient times, Hawaiian divers would take sealed gourds down into these springs to collect fresh water." (visit link)

The marker reads:

"Kailua Pier Kailua Pier has anchored the village since the early 1900s. Once the center of transportation and shipping where paniolo (Hawaiian cowboys) loaded cattle, Kailua Pier now serves as a gathering place for fishing and ocean recreation enthusiasts.

Snorkelers enjoy abundant marine life with fish, turtles and dolphins frequent in these waters. Keep hands and feet off the reef - and eyes open to its beauty."
Group that erected the marker: City of Kailua-Kona, Big Island

URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: [Web Link]

Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
On NW edge of Kailua Bay, N and W of Kailua Wharf,
Kailua-Kona, HI,
US


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