Kahaluʻu Fishpond

One of just four remaining ancient Hawaiian fishponds on Oahu that were still in use long into the 20th century is Kahalu'u Fishpond, formerly known as Kahouna Fishpond, in Kneohe Bay in windward Oahu. Around the island, there were at least 100 similar fishponds in the previous century. Kahouna was inhabited until around 1960, and after residents of the area expressed concerns that it would be destroyed by development, it was placed to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973. At that time, the Kahaluu Taro Lo'i Historic District was also included in the National Register.

Kahouna has a 370-meter-long semicircular seawall that is nearly 1,200 feet long. The ancient wall had stacked stone on its inner and outer walls, with earth, gravel, and coral debris filling the spaces in between. In the vicinity of Kahalu'u Fishpond, which is on private property, weddings are frequently held. Along the shoreline, there is a garden, a pavilion, and a wedding chapel that can all be rented.

A stunning mangrove forest lines the 370-meter-long, semi-circular seawall of the 70-hectare pond. Kahalu'u Fishpond is a fantastic option if you're looking for a location for a destination wedding. This lake is one of the best lakes to visit in Hawai.

Location: Oʻahu, Hawai