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Outflow Pipes spew torrents of warm water from the nearby power plant.
Kahe Beach.
Kahe Point cliffs near the beach picnic area.
Kahe Point cliffs near the beach picnic area, no swimming here.
Kahe Beach Park picnic area with covered patio.
Kahe Beach park has bathrooms and freshwater showers.
Entrance to the small beach is down some coral rock steps.
The beach is not wide, but it is usually crowded.
Plenty of parking if you arrive early.
Snorkeling is the most popular activity at the beach.
Submerged features used to mark the outflow pipes from the nearby power plant.
Submerged features have schooling grunts.
The reef is teeming with life beyond the shallows.
Divers frequent the beach as it makes for an interesting shore dive with the proper training and guide.
There are many urchins beyond the shallows, so bring flotation devices to avoid stepping on the reef.
Schools of fish are often seen off the beach.