Bays

Bays

A body of water partially enclosed by land, larger than a cove and smaller than a gulf. Allows access to the sea.

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Hanalei Bay

Water bodies; Bays

Hanalei Bay is the largest bay on the north shore of Kauai island in Hawaii. The town of Hanalei is at the mid-point of the bay.

Hilo Bay

Water bodies; Bays

Hilo Bay is a large bay located on the eastern coast of the island of Hawaiʻi

Kealakekua Bay is located on the Kona coast of the island of Hawaii about 12 miles (19 km) south of Kailua-Kona. Settled over a thousand years ago, the surrounding area contains many archaeological ...

Chesapeake Bay

Water bodies; Bays

The Chesapeake Bay is the largest estuary in the United States. It lies off the Atlantic Ocean, surrounded by Maryland and Virginia. The Chesapeake Bay's drainage basin covers 64,299 square miles ...

Kāneohe Bay

Water bodies; Bays

Kāneohe Bay, is the largest sheltered body of water in the main Hawaiian Islands. This reef-dominated embayment constitutes a significant scenic and recreational feature along the windward ...

Kaunaoa Bay

Water bodies; Bays

Kaunaoa Bay has one of the few white sand beaches of the Kohala Coast, the western side of the island of Hawaii. A historic hotel is located on the bay, which has given it the name Mauna Kea Beach.

Assawoman Bay

Water bodies; Bays

Assawoman Bay is a lagoon that is located between Ocean City, Maryland and mainland Delmarva. The bay is located on the northern end of the city, the bay on the southern end is called the Isle of ...