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Waimea Bay (Kauai)

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Dark sand, stones, and driftwood give this West Side bay a different look from the pale beaches around Poʻipū.

Photos from a Kauai resident. · Source: Waimea coast map · USGS (PDF)

Dark sand and rocks with driftwood near the water.
Dark sand and rocks with driftwood near the water.

The shoreline

Both original views follow the curve of the shore. One looks across the driftwood near the water, and the other follows a line of dark rocks along the bay.

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Dark sand and rocks with driftwood near the water.
Dark sand and a line of rocks beside the bay.

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A view from the water toward the beach and buildings.

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Waimea Pier

The wooden rails of Waimea Pier lead out over the dark sand and water. The resident remembered this West Side waterfront for its sunsets.

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White foam reaches the dark sand and stones beneath a low bluff.

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Pāʻulaʻula at the Waimea River

The Waimea River reaches the ocean beside Pāʻulaʻula, a Hawaiian historic site. The photos follow the sandy, rocky shore below the site.

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