The films range from documentaries to short films, films about sports, oddities & wonders, adventure & exploration, films exploring cultural connections to the Oceans, the Ocean as a vital resource for food, the Ocean’s untapped potential as a source of energy without the need to drill into its floor unleashing billions of gallons of oil to freely find its way to shore, but the very motion of the Ocean itself.

This is a perfect opportunity to enjoy Hanalei Bay.  Spend a week at a Hanalei vacation rental for the convenience of the Kauai Ocean Film Festival event.

Hanalei Bay consists of nearly two miles of beach, surrounded by mountains. In the summer, the bay is like glass, offering excellent mooring for sailboats, stand up paddle boarding and swimming. The Princeville community overlooks from the northeast entrance to the bay of Hanalei river, 22°12′52″N 159°29′52″W / 22.21444°N 159.49778°W / 22.21444; -159.49778Coordinates: 22°12′52″N 159°29′52″W / 22.21444°N 159.49778°W / 22.21444; -159.49778. During the winter the surf becomes large and is a favorite surf location.

The Hanalei Pier was first built in 1892 to help Hanalei farmers move their taro crops to market. The covered pier’s location near the mouth of the Hanalei River and Black Pot beach has long been a favorite family gathering place for fishing, picnicking, swimming, and playing. 

On April 5, 1824, King Kamehameha II’s royal yacht, Pride of Hawaii, sank near the mouth of the Waiʻoli River, 22°12′14″N 159°30′37″W / 22.20389°N 159.51028°W / 22.20389; -159.51028 (Waioli River mouth), on the southwest corner of the bay after its crew struck a five-foot deep reef a hundred yards offshore. It is believed the captain and crew were drunk at the time. A large section of the ship’s hull washed ashore in 1844 in a winter storm surge, but most of this historic wreck remains buried in silt in the bay. In 1995-2000, archaeologists from the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of American History excavated the wreck and recovered more than 1,200 artifacts. During this excavation, a 40 foot section of the stern was discovered, documented, and then re-buried where it was discovered.^[1]

Japanese author Haruki Murakami wrote a short story entitled “Hanalei Bay” set in the area. The story is included in the collection Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman.

This is why Hanalei vacation rentals have become so popular over the years.  You’ll find a variety of accommodations in Kauai at price ranges that fit every budget.  So whether you come alone for business, with family, or friends Allure Kauai Vacation Rentals have a perfect place for you.

As you may already know, Hawaii is composed of a number of islands. Six of those islands are considered popular vacation destinations. Those islands include the Hawaiian islands of Maui, Oahu, Kauai, Lanai, Molokai, and Hawaii’s Big Island. In fact, the choice that you have, as to where you want to visit, is one of the reasons why Hawaii vacations are so highly sought after. In fact, you don’t even really have to choose just one island. Over the past few years, the popularity of inter-island vacations has skyrocketed. This popularity has lead to the addition of more inter-island flights, as well as affordable prices.

In addition to having a wide variety of different choices, island wise, the beaches are also one of the reasons why Hawaii is considered one of the most popular vacation destinations in the world. Hawaii is most well-known for its beautiful beaches, many of which have white sandy beaches and clear waters. With Hawaii being a collection of islands, no matter where you travel, you are almost always given the opportunity to enjoy those beaches. In fact, in addition to the views that come along with them, the beach activities that you can enjoy are another one of the many of many reasons why Hawaii vacations come so highly recommended. Those activities include, but are not limited to, fishing, swimming, boating, scuba diving, and surfing.

Hawaii is also a popular vacation destination because of the wide range of overnight accommodations. As previously mentioned, the beaches are what often lure vacationers in. That is why beachfront vacation rentals are so popular in Hawaii. These rentals often include Hawaii beachfront vacation homes and beachfront vacation villas. If you are looking for something a little bit more affordable, you may enjoy a stay at a beachfront hotel or resort. Although Hawaii beaches are part of the attraction, there is also a chance that you may like to stay inland, at a more centralized location. If so, you can also find hotels, resorts, villas, and vacation homes that are not located along the beach, but inland.

The costs of Hawaii vacations are another reason why they are so popular; they can be affordable. Of course, it is always possible to schedule an expensive Hawaii vacation, but it is also possible to make affordable reservations. The cost of a Hawaii vacation will all depend on the reservations that you are interested in making. For instance, if you are looking to book a stay at a vacation villa, you should expect to pay more for your vacation than you would if you wanted to stay at a vacation hotel or resort. The cost of a vacation will also depend on how you make your reservations. If you would like to save the most money, you may want to think about booking your Hawaii vacation reservations through an online travel website or with the purchase of a Hawaii vacation package.

With all of the benefits, you can easily see why Hawaii is known as one of the most popular vacation destinations, in the entire world. If you are interested in taking a Hawaii trip, you will need to start making your vacation reservations. As previously mentioned, these reservations can easily be made online, through an online travel website. For the largest selection of overnight accommodations, you may want to use a Hawaii travel website. These websites are online travel websites that deal specifically with Hawaii vacations.

About the Festival 

As new technology moves into the classroom, community stations, and home computers, oung people are finding their voice, expressing their creativitiy, and building their academic skills at the same time.To nurture youth’s interpretation of their commitment to preserving our coral reefs, beaches, fish populations, and to show the solutions to protect and restore our ocean resources for future generations. 

Hawaii Ocean Film Festival begins Saturday, August 29, 2009

Featuring films about marine resources, ocean recreation and cultural connections to the sea.  Independent filmmakers from around the world have contributed to this event.Each year Kauai filmmakers showcase their works.  A dear friend, Brady Cushway is a favorite local filmmaker that the festival seeks to embrace. Brady’s self taught talent, love for the ocean, and his life in Wainiha is explained only through music to tell the story.  This year his film ‘Brady’s Wrrld – Respect’ encompasses some of the dangers ocean users encounter. There will be many other local filmmakers at the festival.  So we encourage you to be there after sunset in Waipa, one mile past Hanalei.  The entry cost is $5.  For those especially who love Hawaii and the ocean – this is a one of a kind event that is worth a visit.  

Choose to stay in a nearby Kauai vacation rental for convenience to this years Ocean Film Festival in Waipa.  Hanalei Bay rentals are ideal and located just about 5 minutes away from the event.  Maybe you opt for a condo rental in Princeville or a Haena vacation home rental.  These are perfect Kauai accommodation options available.  Discounted rates apply to select rentals.  

Hawaii, has been a favorite for many couples as it offers a multitude of romantic settings including the traditional chapel to popular outdoor locations such as beach weddings, tropical gardens, ocean bluff, and river side.  Whatever your little heart desires is something Allure Kauai wedding planners will be sure to meet.  So if you’re looking for that tropical wedding – Hawaii is the place for you.  The ultimate location for a Winter, Spring, Summer, or Fall wedding on Kauai.  Weather is pleasant all year round.  

Kauai, Hawaii’s Garden Island, is one of the world’s most exquisitely beautiful and romantic places to exchange your vows. Whether you choose a white sand beach, majestic bluff or a private estate, our Kauai wedding planners can assist you in creating your perfect wedding day.  The island offers the perfect, romantic setting for a tropical and exotic wedding in Hawaii. There are reputable wedding planners on Kauai eager to help make your wedding plans easy for you.

Some of our favorite Hawaiian wedding package locations include off-the-beaten-path white sand beaches to lush Hawaii Wedding gardens with tropical waterfalls and secluded locations.  So why not make your wedding in Hawaii one that all of your family and friends will be so excited about.  Everyone wants to be in Hawaii.  This is a great way to enjoy the tropics with all of your family and friends.  How often do you get to do that?  Kauai wedding packages are available. This includes the consultation, Kauai wedding location in Hawaii, flowers, photographer, romantic accommodations, and so much more.  Everything you can think of inplanning a wedding on Kauai. Just imagine….your Hawaii wedding ceremony set amidst Kauai’s azure-blue waters, lush emerald-green mountains and magnificent waterfalls.  There is no experience like a Kauai wedding experience.  Why do it all yourself when you can have an experienced Kauai wedding planner do it for you. It is worth the extra money to hire a wedding coordinator on Kauai so that you know that your wedding will be handled perfectly the way you wanted it.  This not only relieves the stress that sometimes come along with planning a wedding but also adds all the fine little details that one wouldn’t think of.  Allure Kauai wedding experts are connected to the best vendors available on island.  We only work with the top and most reputable companies out there.  So we invite you to sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride.  

There are a beautiful Kauai accommodations in price ranges to meet every budget. You can choose from Kauai romantic cottages to vacation rental homes on Kauai in locations island-wide.  Hanalei vacation rentals offer the perfect opportunity for a honeymoon on the beach.  You might want to contact the local Kauai vacation rental experts at Allure Kauai to assist you in finding the ideal romantic cottages on Kauai. Maybe you opt to stay in luxury Kauai condo rental in Princeville or a Poipu condo.  You can pretty much find all Kauai accommodations at Allure Kauai.  Your one-stop resource for your upcoming Kauai wedding.  Your family and friends can connect easily by choosing to stay in a Allure Kauai vacation home rental with the convenience of a contact list for your wedding.  We realize the importance of having a contact guest list including where they are staying, Kauai lodging phone number, and unit number with the resort for immediate access.  You can trust a local Kauai vacation rental agency for all the little things that come into handy when it comes to your wedding on Kauai.