Lualualei, Hawaii

Lualualei, Hawaii is the largest coastal valley on the leeward side of Oʻahu in Hawaiʻi. It is located on the west side of the Waianae Range.

Etymology

The name could mean either "beloved one spared", or more likely "flexible wreath", according to Hawaiian Language expert Mary Kawena Pukui.

Geography

The town on the makai side of the valley (westward towards the ocean) is Māʻili.

United States Navy facilities

The valley hosts several government communication stations including USN VLF Lualualei and the USCG Communication Station Honolulu. The Naval Magazine Lualualei also is located in the valley.

References

External links

• • Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS) No. HI-310-B, "Naval Computer & Telecommunications Area Master Station, Eastern Pacific, Radio Transmitter Facility Lualualei, Helix House No. 2, Base of Radio Antenna Structure No. 427, Makaha, Honolulu County, HI", 8 photos, 34 data pages, 1 photo caption page