Anaehoomalu

Welcome to Ah-nah-eh-ho-oh-mah-loo Bay, known affectionately by locals and frequent visitors simply as A-Bay. Situated on the sun-drenched leeward coast of Hawaii’s Big Island, specifically within the renowned Waikoloa Resort…

Stepping onto the warm sands of A-Bay, you are immediately greeted by the expansive, curving geometry of the shoreline. The beach itself is a fascinating geological composition. …

Walking just a few steps inland from the sandy shoreline, you encounter a sudden and dramatic shift in the landscape. Here, nestled directly behind the beach, are the remarkable Ku-oo-ah-lee-ee and Ka-ha-pa-pa fishponds. …

As we stroll further along the warm sand, keep your eyes peeled for large, smooth, boulder-like shapes resting near the water's edge. This stretch of A-Bay is a favored resting spot for the beloved Honu, the Hawaiian Green Sea…

We have now navigated to the right side of the bay, pointing towards the northern rocky outcroppings. As you look at the water here, you will immediately notice a stark difference in clarity compared to the central sandy beach we…

Moving slightly inland from the northern rocky point, we enter an area characterized by a fascinating and highly specialized ecosystem known as anchialine pools. These small, seemingly isolated bodies of water are tucked into the…

As we wander back down the length of A-Bay toward its southern edge, the quiet tranquility of the ancient fishponds and rocky tide pools gives way to a vibrant, lively atmosphere. Here, situated directly on the sand, is the…

For our final stop, we position ourselves near the water's edge on the southern end of the bay, facing directly westward toward the vast, open horizon of the Pacific Ocean. As the late afternoon transitions into evening, A-Bay…