Near Kailua-Kona in Hawaii County, Hawaii — Hawaiian Island Archipelago (Pacific Ocean)

Kupe'e Concentration

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 29, 2017

1. Kupe'e Concentration Marker

Inscription. A prime habitat for kupe'e (Nerita polita) is located in a wave washed area of sand and basalt boulders along Ka'ūpūlehu Beach. This area is traditionally recognized for its dense concentration of kupe'e. These shellfish were collected both as a food source and for their intricately patterned shells, which were used for making ornaments.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 19° 49.587′ N, 155° 59.743′ W. Marker is near Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, in Hawaii County. It is on Kaupulehu Drive near Aina Kaha Place. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 72-100 Kaupulehu Drive, Kailua Kona HI 96740, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on the Kona Coast

and in the Volcanic Hawaii.

Globally, it is in North America,

Polynesia,

the Pacific Ocean,

North Pacific,

the Pacific Rim,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker:

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Kumukea/Kumukēhu Point (here, next to this marker); Hawaiian Trail (a few steps from this marker); Imu Fishing Area (a few steps from this marker); Offshore Ko'a Moi (a few steps from this marker); Habitation Site (approx. 0.2 miles away); Waiulu Kīpuka (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Waiulu Kīpuka (approx. 0.2 miles away); Ala Loa (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kailua-Kona.

More about this marker. This marker is located on along a public access coastal path in front Four Season Resort Hualalai. The path may be accessed via an unnamed road located on the south side of the resort. Stop at the gate and ask for a pass and instructions Kukio Beach.
The address given above is for the Four Season Resort.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 29, 2017

2. Kupe'e Concentration Marker

This marker is at the center.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 4, 2017. It was originally submitted on November 25, 2017, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 907 times since then and 89 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 25, 2017, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.