Lualualei, Hawaii is the largest coastal valley on the leeward side of
Oʻahu in
Hawaiʻi. It is located on the west side of the
Waianae Range.
Etymology
The name could mean either "beloved one spared", or more likely "flexible wreath", according to Hawaiian Language expert Mary Kawena Pukui.[1]
Geography
The town on the makai side of the valley (westward towards the ocean) is
Māʻili.
United States Navy facilities
The valley hosts several government communication stations including
USN VLF Lualualei and the USCG Communication Station Honolulu.[2] The Naval Magazine Lualualei also is located in the valley.[3]