Poipu in Kauai County, Hawaii — Hawaiian Island Archipelago (Pacific Ocean)
Sacred Fishing Grounds
Photographed by J. J. Prats, October 19, 2008
1. Sacred Fishing Grounds Marker
The Hawaiians divided each island into sections—called ahupua‘a—that stretched from the mountains to the sea. The wall to your left is a reconstructed remnants of Kaua‘i’s past: it marks the boundary between the ahupua‘a of Weliweli and Pa‘a. You are now standing in Weliweli. Keoneloa Bay is in Pa‘a.
Erected by Po‘ipū Beach Foundation. (Marker Number 7.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Places • Political Subdivisions.
Location. 21° 52.374′ N, 159° 26.508′ W. Marker is in Poipu, Hawaii, in Kauai County. It can be reached from Pe‘e Road south of Poipu Road, on the left when traveling south. It is at the end of the north parking lot of The Point at Poipu Resort, past Building 9. Turn left into the first parking lot on Pe‘e Road after the fourth speed bump. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Koloa HI
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Regionally, 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: Keoneloa Bay (a few steps from this marker); Makawehi & Pā‘ā Dunes (approx. 0.3 miles away); Pu‘uwanawana Volcanic Cone (approx. ¾ mile away); Ka Moolelo O Kaneiolouma or The Story of Kanei'olouma (approx. ¾ mile away); Ka Moolelo O Kauai or The Heritage of Kaua'i (approx. 0.8 miles away); Kilo Lani or Charting the Stars (approx. 0.8 miles away); Po‘ipū Beach Park (approx. 0.8 miles away); Kihāhouna Heiau (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Poipu.
Photographed by J. J. Prats, October 19, 2008
2. Sacred Fishing Grounds and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 22, 2008, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,870 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 22, 2008, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.
