Keanae, Hawaii
Keanae is an unincorporated community in Maui County on the island of Maui in the U.S. state of Hawaii.
Keanae is a peninsula known best for being one of Hawaii's major taro farm growing regions.
Keanae shares the zip code of 96708 with Haikū. The peninsula was originally made from lava. This lava originated from Haleakala Crater. The area currently attracts photographers and fisherman from all around the world. Although Keanae is known for its scenic peninsula, it is dangerous to swim along the shore. It is dangerous as a result of its sharp lava rocks.
Near Keanae is an old, stone church. This church was built in 1856 and is one of a few buildings left after the tsunami in 1946. Twenty four people were killed in the tsunami.
