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The Hawaii Scenic Byways Program is for:

d h “ ll ” h i i l• roads that “tell a story” that is special;

• roads with outstanding scenic, cultural, recreational, archaeological, natural and historic qualities; and

• roads that will benefit from a coordinated • roads that will benefit from a coordinated strategy for tourism and economic development

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NATURAL

SCENIC

Intrinsic Qualities

CULTURAL

HISTORIC

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RECREATIONAL

ARCHAEOLOGICAL

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Māmalahoa Kona Heritage Corridor

Royal Footsteps Along The Kona Coast

Kaʻū Scenic Byway The Slopes of Mauna LoaKaʻū Scenic Byway - The Slopes of Mauna Loa

Holo Holo Kōloa Scenic Byway

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Waikīkī - Kauhale O Hoʻokipa

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Waikīkī - Kauhale O Hoʻokipa

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“Waikīkī’s significance is as a place of history,

not destination.”George Kanahele (April 2, 1997)

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Scenic

Throughout the centuries, Waikīkī has been recognized for its scenic beauty:

Mi i Hi Bi h “ th t ft f l t• Missionary Hiram Bingham, “… the green tufts of elegantfronds on the tall cocoanut trunks … the natives … ridingmore rapidly and proudly on their surf‐boards … give lifeand interest to the scenery.”

• Robert Louis Stevenson’s remarks in the hotel guest booknote: “…old‐fashioned things as lovely scenery, quiet, pure

f ”air, clean sea water, good food, and heavenly sunsets …”

• World’s Most Photographed Beach

• Iconic Diamond Head Overlooking Waikīkī

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Natural

Waikīkī has a wide variety of Natural features:

• Waikīkī Beach• Beaches (Kapiʻolani/Queen’s Surf/Sans Souci/Kūhiō/ 

Kawehewehe)• Surf Breaks• Surfing/Beach Boys• Waikiki Beach Sand Replenishment

• Lēʻahi ‐ Diamond HeadLē ahi Diamond Head

• Waikīkī Wetlands

• Exceptional Trees in Waikīkī

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Historic Cultural

Waikīkī is Rich in History and Cultural Traditions:

“Waikīkī’s significance is as a place of history, not destination.”George Kanahele (April 2, 1997)

• Waikīkī Place Names• Island’s Royal Center/Capital for 400‐years• Royal Residences• Fishpond Taro and Rice ProductionFishpond, Taro and Rice Production• State and National Register of Historic Places/ Sites• Military• Evolution of Visitor Industry

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Archaeological

• Na Pōhaku Ola Kapaemāhu A KapuniNa Pōhaku Ola Kapaemāhu A Kapuni(Wizard Stones of Kapaemāhu)

• Heiau

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Recreational

• In 1865, Hawaiian scholar Samuel Kamakau listed four of themajor surf sites in Waikīkī from east to west: Kalehuawehemajor surf sites in Waikīkī from east to west: Kalehuawehe,ʻAiwohi, Maihiwa and Kapuni.

• Over the years, numerous localized surf sites have beenidentified and still in use today

• Duke Kahanamoku ‐ Father of International Surfing• “Surfing was born in Hawaiʻi and truly has become Hawaiʻi’s

gift to the world of sports.” (Former Governor George Ariyoshi)gift to the world of sports. (Former Governor George Ariyoshi)•     Recreational Enjoyment of Waikīkī Beach is not limited to 

surfing ‐ Outrigger Canoes; Experiencing the Beach

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•   Diamond Head State Monument•   Honolulu Zoo•   Sans Souci Beach

Side Trips

   Sans Souci Beach•   Kahi Haʻlia Aloha•   Kapiʻolani Park•   Waikīkī War Memorial Natatorium•   Aquarium

The sense of place of Waikīkī lies within these stories;through the telling of these stories of Waikīkī, we help torestore Hawaiianness to Waikīkī in a positive, productiveand respectful way.

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• Royal Centery• Royal Residences• Visitor Industry • Natural/Geologic• Socio-Economic-Political• Military • Side Trips

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Although many of the sites and structures of Waikīkī from the

Waikīkī - Kauhale O Hoʻokipa

Although many of the sites and structures of Waikīkī from theancient times are long gone, many of these pre‐contactHawaiian places, environment, people, history and culturestill convey the sense of earlier importance throughcontinued use of original place names for areas, streets, surfsites, symbols, etc and other references to these people,places and times. Though gone, they are not forgotten andplaces and times. Though gone, they are not forgotten andcontinue to express the ways of the past.

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• Royal Centery• Royal Residences• Visitor Industry • Natural/Geologic• Socio-Economic-Political• Military • Side Trips

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