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Molokaʻi

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Welcome to Molokaʻi

Hawaiʻi’s fifth largest island, Molokaʻi is only 38 miles long and 10 miles across at its widest point and is home to the highest sea cliffs in the world and the longest continuous fringing reef. Molokaʻi remains true to its island roots, with a high percentage of its population being of Native Hawaiian ancestry who continue to preserve their rural lifestyle thanks to their love of the land. Whether you’re led by a guide along the cliffs leading to Kalaupapa National Historical Park or discovering Pāpōhaku Beach, one of Hawaiʻi’s largest white-sand beaches, Molokaʻi is truly an island of outdoor adventure where Hawaiʻi’s past comes alive! Check out the regions of Molokaʻi for yourself. 

Regions of Molokaʻi

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Central Molokaʻi
Coastline of Central Molokai

Central Molokaʻi

Take a journey along 2,000-foot sea cliffs amid dazzling seascapes to visit one of the most remote settlements in the Hawaiian Islands.
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West End
A couple on an empty beach in the west end of Molokai

West End

Swim or snorkel in the sparkling turquoise-blue waters at Pāpōhaku Beach on Molokaʻi’s West End, or enjoy unique shopping and museums in the charming town of Maunaloa.
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East End
A guided tour through a tropical forest on the east end of Molokai

East End

Take a guided tour through the magnificent tropical paradise of Kamakou Preserve and let the breathtaking natural beauty renew you.
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Hawaiian Fishponds of Molokai

Hawaiian Fishponds of Molokaʻi

Built from lava rock and coral, these 13th-century fishponds were etched into Molokaʻi’s shoreline to supply local aliʻi (royalty) with sustenance.
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Kalaupapa National Historical Park

Kalaupapa National Historical Park

Take a memorable mule ride down the highest sea cliffs in the world to reach the incredibly remote—and formerly forbidden—settlement of Kalaupapa.
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Kapuaiwa Coconut Grove

Kapuāiwa Coconut Grove

This dense grove of coconut palms, planted during the reign of King Kamehameha V, is one of Molokaʻi’s most recognizable landmarks.
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Kaunakakai

Kaunakakai

Browse unique local shops and eateries, visit historic landmarks and stroll down Hawaiʻi’s longest pier in Molokaʻi’s quaint main town.
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Maunaloa

Maunaloa

Venture to Maunaloa, a small plantation village set in the hills above the coast, where you’ll find unique shopping and lodging options.
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Papohaku Beach

Pāpōhaku Beach

At three miles long, Pāpōhaku Beach is one of the largest white sand beaches in Hawaiʻi, offering distant views of Diamond (Diamond Head) on Oʻahu.
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Halawa Valley

Hālawa Valley

Take a guided hike into this impossibly lush cathedral valley, blessed with beautiful vistas and towering waterfalls that look straight out of the Jurassic Period.
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Kamakou Preserve

Kamakou Preserve

Hike beneath moss-covered branches in Kamakou Preserve, a nature conservancy site that contains rare native Hawaiian birds and plants.
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Videos: Get Inspired to Visit Molokaʻi

Hawaiʻi Rooted: Greg Solatorio

A cultural practitioner sacrifices everything to carry on his ancestors’ way of life, even as the modern world encroaches.

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Discover Molokaʻi and its Island Neighbors

Watch the video and discover some of the unique things to see, do and eat on the island of Molokaʻi.

Things to Do on Molokaʻi

An empty beach with palm trees on the Hawaiian island of Molokai
A guided horseback ride up the sea cliffs of Molokai
Kayaking at sunset off the coast of Molokai
Aerial shot of Molokai's Kalaupapa Coast

Beaches of Molokaʻi

While much of Molokaʻi is made up of steep cliffs and rocky outcrops, the beaches are well known for their natural beauty and seclusion.

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Land Activities

From guided hikes to authentic cultural experiences and unique historical sites, Molokaʻi is full of adventure.

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Water Activities

There are an abundance of water activities waiting to be enjoyed around the island of Molokaʻi.   

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Air Activities

Get a bird's-eye view of the island to experience the unforgettable natural beauty of Molokaʻi. 

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Eō Molokaʻi Nui a Hina E

Hear a Hawaiian Chant

Hear a Hawaiian Chant

Composed by Kamaka Kūkona, Eō Molokaʻi is a mele (chant) that introduces the beauties of Molokaʻi. Each location has its historic value, which are the treasures that locals keep dear today. From the land in kāʻana, where hula is believed to have originated from to the more recent stories of Kalaupapa, Molokaʻi lives on through all of these connections to place through its people.

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Molokaʻi Travel Information

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FAQs

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Getting Around

Transportation

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Map of Molokai

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