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About Kauai & The Aloha Beach Resort
Kauai (“The Garden Isle”) has a fascinating heritage steeped in a rich history and folklore. At 6 million years old, it is the oldest of the Hawaiian Islands and was the only one not conquered by force by King Kamehameha I.
With a coveted locale next to the sacred Wailua River, the longest freshwater river in Polynesia, and adjoining one of the two most sacred sites on the islands, The Aloha Beach Hotel offers unparalleled vistas of lush mountains and clear sapphire waters of the Pacific Ocean. It is steps away from Kauai's only protected swimming and snorkeling beach where you will discover a vivid palette of colors in the native marine life.
The Aloha Beach Resort is centrally located only five miles from the Lihue airport and located in the area originally known “Great Sacred Wailua” – the playground of Kauai's royal class. Shopping, golf and sightseeing are nearby.

Historic Sites Near Aloha Beach Resort
WAILUA RIVER COMPLEX
Located off Kuhio Highway along the Wailua River in Wailua River State Park, Wailua River State Park encompasses 1,000 acres along the Wailua River. As one of the two chiefly centers on Kauai in pre-contact times, the park includes the Wailua Complex of Heiau, petroglyphs, birthstones, and agricultural fields. Besides the Wailua River, the park has some of the island's best waterfalls, including Wailua Falls and Opaekaa Falls.
Following are important historical sites open for visitation:
- Hikinaakala Heiau:
Located on southern bank at mouth of Wailua River; accessed from Lydgate Beach Park off Kuhio Highway.
Hikinaakala is translated as "rising of the sun". It was at this heiau, built around A.D. 1300, that the dawn was celebrated with prayers and chants. Adjacent to the heiau was Hauola, a "puuhonua" or place of refuge, where one could escape punishment and find safety during war. Interpretive signs are available at the site and brochures can be requested from the State Parks office in Lihue. - Wailua Petroglyphs:
Located on the southern bank near the river's mouth.
Sometimes the river and ocean currents remove the blanket of sand that covers the boulders along the riverbank. On several of these boulders are petroglyphs, including human forms, fish, and geometric forms. You might also see the grinding surfaces on these boulders where stone adzes were sharpened and polished.
Kalaeokamanu Heiau:
Located along Kuamoo Road, past the Coco Palms Resort.
This heiau is believed to be one of the oldest on Kauai and the site where several religious traditions were introduced.- Pohaku Hoohanau (Birthstones):
Located along Kuamoo Road, adjacent to Kalaeokamanu Heiau.
This birthplace of alii (Hawaiian chiefs) is marked by several large boulders. A child born here was assured high-ranking status. - Poliahu Heiau:
Located along Kuamoo Road, about 1 mile above Kalaeokamanu Heiau and across from Opaekaa Falls
The large heiau is situated on a bluff overlooking the Wailua River. Believed to have been a luakini (sacrificial) heiau, this site consists of stacked boulder walls and stone paved floors. Interpretive signs are available on the oceanside of the heiau and a brochure is available upon request from the State Parks office in Lihue.
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