Lahaina in Maui County, Hawaii — Hawaiian Island Archipelago (Pacific Ocean)
Pu'u Keka'a and Chief Kahekili
Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, December 11, 2025
1. Pu'u Keka'a and Chief Kahekili Marker
This famous dark lava rock promontory is named Pu'u Keka'a in Hawaiian, which translates as "the rolling hill." To this day, it is revered as a sacred spot known as "ka leina a ka 'uhane" - the place where a soul leaps into eternity.
One of Maui's most acclaimed high chiefs was Kahekili (ruled circa 1766-1793,) who excelled in the game of "lele kawa," or cliff jumping. He gained respect from many warriors for his leaps from Pu'u Keka'a, as most were frightened of the spirits who lived in the area.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Asian Americans • Government & Politics • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1766.
Location. 20° 55.505′ N, 156° 41.696′ W. Marker is in Lahaina, Hawaii, in Maui County. It is on Kā'anapali Beachwalk north of Kā'anapali Beach Public Access Trail, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2525 Kaanapali Pkwy, Lahaina HI 96761, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Lahaina and West Maui. Globally, it is in North America, Polynesia,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Keka'a Landing Pier (approx. Ό mile away); The Stones of Moemoe and Wahine O Manua (approx. Ό mile away); Koko O Na Moku Race Track (approx. 0.3 miles away); This Park Dedicated in Honor of King Kahekili Nui Ahumanu (approx. 0.8 miles away); Ka'anapali Airport (HKP) 1961-1986 (approx. 0.8 miles away); Plantation Pioneers at Rest (approx. one mile away); Grinding Stones, Hoana (approx. 1.1 miles away); An Island Without Ghosts (approx. 1½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lahaina.
Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, December 11, 2025
2. Pu'u Keka'a and Chief Kahekili Marker
Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, December 11, 2025
3. Pu'u Keka'a (the famous dark lava rock promontory) in the background
Credits. This page was last revised on December 16, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 14, 2025, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 77 times since then and 52 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 14, 2025, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
