The green sea cliffs on the coast of Molokai

Aloha Molokaʻi

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. Discover 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. 

Services across the island are limited, so plan ahead and be mindful of your surroundings. Bathroom facilities are especially scarce in town and on the East End, and emergency response times on the West End may range from 30 to 60 minutes. Please respect private land, use local guides when visiting cultural sites, and choose locally led, small-scale activities that align with aloha ʻāina (love for the land) whenever possible.

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Regions of Molokaʻi

Coastline of Central Molokai

Central Moloka'i (Kaunakakai, Ho'olehua, Kualapu'u)

Enjoy stunning views of the 2,000-foot-high cliffs and surrounding seascapes on one of the most remote settlements in the Hawaiian Islands.

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West End (Papohaku, Kaluako'i area)

Swim or snorkel in the turquoise waters at Pāpōhaku Beach in Molokaʻi's West End, or explore unique shops in charming Maunaloa.

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A guided tour through a tropical forest on the east end of Molokai

East End (Mana'e to Halawa)

Take a guided hike through the Kamakou Preserve, a tropical paradise with breathtaking nature. Seasonal educational tours are limited, and a 4-wheel-drive vehicle is recommended. For self-guided tours, stop by The Nature Conservancy for an educational brochure. 

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A guided horseback ride up the sea cliffs of Molokai
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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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Eo Molokai Nui a Hina E

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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FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

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Getting Around

Transportation

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Weather

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Map of Molokai

Maps

Finding Your Way

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The Hawaiian Islands Weather

Kauaʻi

Poipu, Kauaʻi

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Līhuʻe

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Kapaʻa

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Honolulu, Oʻahu

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West Side

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North Shore (Turtle Bay)

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Hoʻolehua, Molokaʻi

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Molokaʻi Airport

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Kaunakakai City

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Lānaʻi City, Lānaʻi

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Manele Bay Beach

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Lānaʻi Airport

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Kahului Airport, Maui

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Whalers Village in Kaʻanapali

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The Shops at Wailea in Wailea

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Hilo, Hawaiʻi

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Kailua/Kona

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Puakō

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