Once an ancient place of refuge, Laie is the centre of the Mormon community in Hawaii and is home to the Brigham Young University and the fifth oldest Mormon temple in the world.
On any given day the beaches that front the town will be buzzing with bodysurfers, windsurfers and kitesurfers. Pounders - (named for its infamous shorebreaks) is especially popular for getting dumped whilst seeking out the 'perfect' wave for bodysurfing.
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O'ahu is the most visited of the Hawaiian Islands, home to the vibrant city of Waikiki Beach with its fantastic dining, shopping & nightlife, North Shore's banzai pipeline, snorkelling at Hanauma Bay, and an impressive arts and culture scene. Read more ...
