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The Royal Coconut Coast is the designation given to Kauai’s east side, defined as the area between the Wailua Golf Course, heading north along the coast to Kealia Beach, and extending inland towards the center of the island, to Mount Waialeale. The Royal Coconut Coast includes the sacred Wailua River area and the large towns of Wailua and Kapaa. The area derives its name from the acres of coconut trees located along the coast and highway. The area also hosts many places of historical and cultural significance, some of the land held as sacred and was once reserved only for the royalty of Hawaii. The Royal Coconut Coast is a diverse and popular area due to its central location on Kauai. It is an area attractive for both residents and visitors with a solid concentration of hotels and attractions. Many of Kauai’s lodging properties are located in this area, as well as many popular beaches, parks, restaurants, shopping centers, hiking and biking trails, and general services are readily available. == Geography == The Royal Coconut Coast includes the towns of Wailua, Olohena, Waipouli, Kapaa, and Kealia. According to the 2010 US Census Bureau, the town of Kapaa is the most populated town on Kauai, with 10,250 residents out of a total of 67,091 residents of Kauai. The Royal Coconut Coast is popular in part due to being centrally located relative to Kauai's primary attractions. It is only a fifteen-minute drive to Lihue Airport, the main airport of Kauai, and the town of Lihue, Kauai’s second largest town after Kapaa. From the Royal Coconut Coast area, it is about an hour’s drive to travel to any side of Kauai, the scenic north shore, including Princeville and Hanalei, the sunny south shore, including Poipu and Koloa, as well as the dry west side, including Hanapepe and Waimea. The Royal Coconut Coast includes land that extends from the Kalepa Mountain Range that begins in Hanamaulu and continues north to the Kealia Mountain Range. It includes over ten miles of coastline with several beach parks and recreational areas. This area correlates with the original land distribution system known as ahupuaa that was in use in ancient Hawaii. The Royal Coconut Coast includes the ahupuaa areas known as Wailua Kai, traditionally referred to as “Wailuanuiahoano”, and Wailua Uka. The Royal Coconut Coast also has the Wailua River, the only navigable river in all of Hawaii, meaning it is the only river in the state that is deep, wide, and slow enough to allow vessels to pass. One of the most prominent mountains on Kauai, Nounou Mountain, which is also called Sleeping Giant, is located in the Royal Coconut Coast. This easily identifiable mountain is visible upon entering the Royal Coconut Coast region and is located along the north side of the Wailua River. It gets its nickname from its shape, as it resembles a giant lying on his back with his face on the south end, with a large stomach in the middle, and his feet at the north end. There are several legends about how the sleeping giant came to be, but the most popular tale tells of a gentle giant that used to live among the ancient Hawaiian people, helping them build heiau by gathering large rocks and logs from high in the mountains. After he helped complete a large project, the local village had a luau or party in his honor, but the giant ate so much that evening he lay down and never woke up.〔 Several hiking trails are available along this mountain, including the Nounou West Trail, Nounou East Trail, and the Kuamoo trail, all leading to the summit and offering views of the region. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Royal Coconut Coast」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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