More from the pier. That’s the private island of Niihau there on the horizon.
Here’s some of the story from Ms Wiki: “Elizabeth Sinclair purchased Niʻihau in 1864 from the Kingdom of Hawaii and private ownership passed on to her descendants, the Robinson family. … The people of Niʻihau are known for their gemlike lei pûpû (shell lei) craftsmanship, and speak Hawaiian as a primary language.
“The island is generally off-limits to all but relatives of the island’s owners, U.S. Navy personnel, government officials and invited guests, giving it the nickname “The Forbidden Isle.” Beginning in 1987, a limited number of supervised activity tours and hunting safaris have opened to tourists. The island is currently managed by Bruce and Keith Robinson.”