What to see and do at KeAnae Point, Maui, Hawaii

KeAnae Point, Maui, Hawaii was destroyed by a tsunami with 35′ foot waves

The KeAnae is a half-mile long peninsula of newer lava sticking out from the cliff line of the Hana Highway. On April 1, 1946, the village located there was destroyed by a tsunami with 35′ foot waves. The only building left standing was the 1856 church.

While traveling on the Road to Hana on 12/17/2023, we stopped at KeAnae. While there, we walked along the rugged shoreline. We also visited the 1856 church. It was being renovated so we could not go inside it. There is a small cemetery next to the church. There are several roadside vendors located here selling macadamia nut brittle and banana macadamia nut bread.

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Pictures from KeAnae Point

View to the KeAnae Point.

Waves crashing ashore at KeAnae Point.

A tree on the shore at KeAnae Point.

The 1846 church which survived the tsunami.

View of the farms on KeAnae Point.

View of KeAnae Point from the road to Hana.