This dry cave is one of several sea caves located
in the area. The cave, which is about 300 yards
deep, used to be much larger but the 1957 tsunami
partially filled it with sand.
Legend states that Manini-holo,
chief fisherman of the Menehune (little people) dug
this cave in search of the supernatural beast, akua,
who had been stealing their fish. In actuality, the
ocean used to be much higher and these caves were
formed from thousands of years of ocean waves beating
against the lava and etching away the rock.
DIRECTIONS:
Take Highway 560 west from Ha'ena. The Dry Cave is
located on the left side of the road, just before
Mile Marker #9, across the street from the Ha'ena
Beach Park.
Parking is available nearby the cave or
across the street at the beach park.
This sea cave is partially filled
with sand due to a tsunami that brought tons of sand
inland.
