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Manhattan Beach helped build Waikiki Beach

7/24/2014

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Next time you sink your toes into the sand at Manhattan Beach, know that there’s some history behind it. At one time, the white, fine-grained sand from the South Bay was used to help create one of the most famous resort beaches in the world.

The area now known as Manhattan Beach once had a problem: Too much sand. Manhattan Beach is built on sand, and as civic development was underway after the turn of the 20th century, a broad sand dune ran the length of the city, some standing 50 to 70 feet high. 

As it turned out, during the early 1920’s developers in the Hawaiian Islands just happened to be in the market for sand. They found it in Manhattan Beach.

According to a 1973 article from The Daily Breeze, Marshall and Bob Kuhn of Kuhn Bros. Construction Co. and Builders Materials Co. made a deal with Hawaiian officials to ship sand to Waikiki Beach, which suffered from erosion problems. So the Kuhn brothers hauled the sand up from the beach and loaded it on to railroad cars, where it was transported to the harbor in San Pedro and shipped by barge or ship to Hawaii. 

According to Bob Kuhn, his company was the sole provider of sand to build Waikiki and other beaches.The sand exporting lasted until the 1970's. The sand at Manhattan Beach had other destinations, such as the base of the Los Angeles Coliseum and to help build the Pacific Coast Highway. But as fate would have it, Waikiki Beach would not be what it is today without an assist from Manhattan Beach.
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5/15/2023 07:58:00 pm

Thank you for sharing the interesting article about Manhattan Beach's role in building Waikiki Beach. It's fascinating to learn about the historical connections between these two iconic coastal destinations.

Manhattan Beach's involvement in the development of Waikiki Beach highlights the interconnectedness of different regions and how they can influence one another. The expertise, ideas, and materials from one place can be instrumental in shaping another.

Waikiki Beach has become a world-renowned destination, attracting millions of visitors each year. Its stunning natural beauty and vibrant atmosphere are undoubtedly key factors in its popularity. Understanding the historical contributions of places like Manhattan Beach helps us appreciate the intricate tapestry of influences that have shaped Waikiki Beach into what it is today.

Thank you once again for sharing this intriguing piece of history.

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5/18/2023 08:17:46 am


Thank you for the interesting article about how Manhattan Beach helped build Waikiki Beach. It is amazing to think about how the sand from Manhattan Beach was shipped to the Hawaiian Islands to help build Waikiki Beach. I found the article to be informative and I appreciate you sharing this piece of history!

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