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Anini Beach

Coordinates: 22°13′38″N 159°27′51″W / 22.22722°N 159.46417°W / 22.22722; -159.46417
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Anini Beach

22°13′38″N 159°27′51″W / 22.22722°N 159.46417°W / 22.22722; -159.46417 Anini Beach is a beach located on the north shore of Kauai. It is well known for its excellent windsurfing and views of the large coral reef that rings the island. Nearby waters range between four and 100 feet in depth, and the beach is known for strong currents. Anini Beach is dotted by expensive homes, one of which was used for the filming of Honeymoon in Vegas (1992).

Anini means "dwarfish" or "stunted" in Hawaiian.[1]

References

  1. ^ Pukui, Mary Kawena. Place Names of Hawaii. University of Hawaii Press. ISBN 0-8248-0524-0.
  • Save Our Seas -Anini.org
  • "Anini Beach". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2009-05-04.
  • Anini Beach Park Information