Opinion ID: 2550923
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Heading: Ke`anae Landing

Text: The State owns the land upon which Ke`anae Landing is located. Originally constructed around 1917, Ke`anae Landing consisted of a wooden pier and was once a commercial wharf, but the pier was destroyed during a tidal wave in 1946. Today, Ke`anae Landing, considered a historical site, consists of an upper landing area with concrete stairs descending approximately six feet to a lower concrete landing area at the edge of the ocean. The upper landing area is constructed atop the natural lava rock coastline, approximately six feet above sea level. A small, unmarked, and unpaved dirt area is located adjacent to the upper landing area where vehicles can pull off the road and park. According to the trial testimony, surfers and divers now use Ke`anae Landing as an access to the ocean and, periodically, small boats are launched from the landing area.