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Kapaa, Hawaii
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Wailua Bay is near the Wailua Complex of Heiau, a National Historic Landmark, which was once a center of chiefly power on the island of Kauai.
The bay is formed by the confluence of the Wailua River, the only navigable river in Hawaii, which flows into the Pacific Ocean.
The area around Wailua Bay was historically a royal center for the ali'i, or Hawaiian chiefs, and is rich with ancient temples and petroglyphs.
The bay is a habitat for the Hawaiian monk seal, one of the most endangered marine mammals in the world.
Visitors to Wailua Bay can enjoy kayaking up the Wailua River to reach the Fern Grotto, a popular natural amphitheater.
The Wailua River was historically used as a transportation route by ancient Hawaiians and is lined with several sacred sites.
The bay is surrounded by lush tropical landscapes, including the Nounou Mountain range, also known as the Sleeping Giant.
