{"id":16527,"date":"2022-08-13T05:33:29","date_gmt":"2022-08-13T09:33:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/nanakuli-get-name\/"},"modified":"2022-08-13T05:33:29","modified_gmt":"2022-08-13T09:33:29","slug":"nanakuli-get-name","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/nanakuli-get-name\/","title":{"rendered":"How did nanakuli get its name?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In the Hawaiian language, &#34;nana kuli&#34; means to &#34;pretend to be deaf.&#34; It is an interesting story how the town got its name. Oahu&#39;s leeward coast is hot and dry, and the ancient Hawaiians knew it is tough to grow food here. 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href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/nanakuli-get-name\/#was-forgetting-sarah-marshall-filmed-at-turtle-bay-resort\" title=\"Was Forgetting Sarah Marshall filmed at Turtle Bay Resort?\">Was Forgetting Sarah Marshall filmed at Turtle Bay Resort?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/nanakuli-get-name\/#what-was-filmed-at-kawela-bay\" title=\"What was filmed at Kawela Bay?\">What was filmed at Kawela Bay?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-did-nanakuli-get-its-name\"><\/span>How did nanakuli get its name?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In the Hawaiian language, &#34;nana kuli&#34; means to &#34;pretend to be deaf.&#34; It is an interesting story how the town got its name. Oahu&#39;s leeward coast is hot and dry, and the ancient Hawaiians knew it is tough to grow food here. Hawaiian custom dictates that one must offer food to passing travelers.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-does-hawaiian-word-nanakuli-mean\"><\/span>What does Hawaiian word nanakuli mean?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Look at knee<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-does-nanakuli-ea-mean\"><\/span>What does nanakuli EA mean?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Highlights: Nanakuli means &#34;Pretend to be deaf&#34; or &#34;Look at knee&#34;. It is the first town you encounter as you drive along the island&#39;s leeward coast.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-does-the-word-waianae-mean\"><\/span>What does the word Waianae mean?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Hawaiian Word of the Day is Waianae. The word Waianae is a compound word, made up of two smaller ones: wai, meaning water, and anae, which is the Hawaiian word for mullet.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-is-in-nanakuli\"><\/span>What is in Nanakuli?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Nanakuli must see attractions<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"where-is-electric-beach-oahu\"><\/span>Where is Electric Beach Oahu?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Kahe Point Beach Park<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"why-is-it-called-electric-beach\"><\/span>Why is it called Electric Beach?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Kahe Point is nicknamed, Electric Beach because of the electric power plant located nearby. The electric plant outflows clean warm water through two giant cooling pipes offshore. At the openings of these pipes the water temperature is several degrees warmer than the surrounding ocean.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"are-there-sharks-at-electric-beach-oahu\"><\/span>Are there sharks at Electric Beach Oahu?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>There is lots of nooks and crannies here too in the reef. Protector crab are common in the cauliflower coral and white tip sharks ocassionaly hang out under the ledges, turtles can be seen here. Star fish, blenny&#39;s, and shells are common through out this area.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"where-is-the-buddha-in-electric-beach\"><\/span>Where is the Buddha in Electric Beach?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>North Reef: If you swim to the north, you can find the shark caves, reefs, and secret Buddha statues. The best way to navigate to this area is to drop down at the 2nd bubbler (the round pylon with a bunch of bubbles coming out of it) and take a heading of about 305 &#8211; 315 degrees.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"is-electric-beach-safe-to-swim\"><\/span>Is Electric Beach safe to swim?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The water itself is perfectly safe, however, you&#39;ll need to swim out to the open ocean about 200 metres. The water through this channel can be quite rough and isn&#39;t recommended for poor swimmers or children, but the most important thing to keep in mind is your own swimming ability.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"can-you-see-dolphins-at-electric-beach\"><\/span>Can you see dolphins at Electric Beach?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>DOLPHINS AT ELECTRIC BEACH (KAHE POINT BEACH PARK) They are part of dolphin excursions and turtle excursions and tours. Put your head underwater and if you hear the squealing noises of dolphins you can swim out further and hopefully swim with a pod of Spinner Dolphins. Sometimes you can see them from the beach too.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"where-is-turtle-beach-oahu\"><\/span>Where is Turtle Beach Oahu?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Laniakea Beach<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"why-is-it-called-turtle-beach\"><\/span>Why is it called Turtle Beach?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Turtle Beach is named for the sea turtles that come ashore each year to nest.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"is-it-illegal-to-touch-a-turtle-in-hawaii\"><\/span>Is it illegal to touch a turtle in Hawaii?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It is illegal to touch or harass sea turtles as they are all protected by the Endangered Species Act. An officer with NOAA was notified about the violation by NOAA&#39;s Hawaiian Monk Seal Research Program, as the man added the hashtag #monkseals to his post of him touching the marine mammal.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"who-owns-turtle-bay-resort-hawaii\"><\/span>Who owns Turtle Bay Resort Hawaii?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Blackstone Group<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"why-is-turtle-bay-called-turtle-bay\"><\/span>Why is Turtle Bay called Turtle Bay?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Turtle Bay, a cove on the East River until the late 1800s when it was covered over with landfill. Some say the Bay was named for turtles that lived there; others believe the name comes from a Dutch word for \u201ccurved blade,\u201d the shape of the bay. Collection of The New-York Historical Society.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-was-turtle-bay-before\"><\/span>What was Turtle Bay before?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Turtle Bay opened its doors in May 1972 as Del Webb&#39;s Kuilima Resort Hotel and Country Club. The hotel boasted 443 ocean view rooms and a golf course. Webb was inspired by the name of the area the hotel sits on called Kuilima. In the Hawaiian language kui lima means &#34;joining hands&#34;.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-was-filmed-at-turtle-bay\"><\/span>What was filmed at Turtle Bay?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Filmed at Turtle Bay Along Came Polly. Alvin and the Chipmunks III: Chipwrecked. The Amazing Race. The Big Bounce.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"is-there-a-lazy-joes-in-hawaii\"><\/span>Is there a lazy Joes in Hawaii?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>One interesting location is supposed to be Hawaii, but isn&#39;t, is the interior of &#39;Lazy Joe&#39;s&#39; bar, where Peter gets time on stage and a face pounding from Lazy Joe. It was Silverlake gay bar Le Barcito, which stood at 3909 West Sunset Boulevard.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"is-forgetting-sarah-marshall-actually-filmed-in-hawaii\"><\/span>Is Forgetting Sarah Marshall actually filmed in Hawaii?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Forgetting Sarah Marshall was shot in O&#39;ahu, Hawaii, and Los Angeles, California, USA. Turtle Bay Resort.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"did-they-film-forgetting-sarah-marshall-in-hawaii\"><\/span>Did they film Forgetting Sarah Marshall in Hawaii?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Forgetting Sarah Marshall was filmed on the island of Oahu, mostly at the Turtle Bay Resort, located on the North Shore.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-hotel-was-forgetting-sarah-marshall-shot-at\"><\/span>What hotel was Forgetting Sarah Marshall shot at?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Turtle Bay Resort<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-hotel-was-forgetting-sarah-marshall-filmed-at\"><\/span>What hotel was Forgetting Sarah Marshall filmed at?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Turtle Bay Resort<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"was-forgetting-sarah-marshall-filmed-at-turtle-bay-resort\"><\/span>Was Forgetting Sarah Marshall filmed at Turtle Bay Resort?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Forgetting Sarah Marshall The majority of the rated-R film was shot at Turtle Bay Resort. When watching the flick, you&#39;ll spot our beach cottages, wedding pavilion, Roy&#39;s Beach House, Kuilima Cove and much more.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-was-filmed-at-kawela-bay\"><\/span>What was filmed at Kawela Bay?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Hunger Games: Catching Fire<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the Hawaiian language, &#34;nana kuli&#34; means to &#34;pretend to be deaf.&#34; It is an interesting story how the town got its name. Oahu&#39;s leeward coast is hot and dry, and the ancient Hawaiians knew it is tough to grow food here. Hawaiian custom dictates that one must offer food to passing travelers. 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