Located literally at the end of the road. Ke'e Beach is probably the most visited beach on Kauai. The famed Kalalau Trail begins at the western end of the beach. Several movies and mini-series have been filmed here such as The Thorn Birds and Castaway Cowboys. Ke'e's inviting lagoon is teaming with fish and is perfect for snokeling. Beware, however of the Puka Ulua - an opening on the left side of the lagoon going towards the sea. Currents can be very strong here. People often fish for the large, prized Ulua fish in this area. A short walk towards Ha'ena provides a panoramic view of the Na Pali Coast. Keep walking towards the Limahuli Stream. This is where Taylor Camp was located - the largest, most noted hippie colony on Kauai founded by the brother of actress Elizabeth Taylor. This colony had up to 100 residents before the state condemned the land and evicted them. In the opposite direction, walk down the path above the reef channel along a low rock wall. Look uphill to the site of Ka Ulu a Paoa Heiau. This ancient religious site was dedicated to Paoa. A friend of the legnedary Lohiau and lover of Pele, the volcano goddess. A shrine to Laka, goddess of the hula, is also located in a hillside cleft behind the heiau platform. Services and Amenities: Sandy lagoon, good swimming and snorkeling in calm summer months, great snorkeling and scuba diving on offshore reef, good shore fishing near the reef channel, trailhead for the Kalalau Trail, restrooms, picnic facilities, scenic and historic sites.
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Location: Highway 560. North Shore. Kauai
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