In the Hawaiian language, la'a loa means "very sacred".[2] Several Archaeological sites are in the area.[3] The ruins of haukalua Heiau (an Ancient Hawaiian temple) are on a point just south of the beach, at the parking lot which was added in 2000.[4] The stone structure was cleared and restored, and a small ceremonial platform (lele) constructed by descendants of the people who lived in this area for hundreds of years.[5] A small rocky cove south of the point is popular for scuba diving in calm conditions.