Moloka'i, The Friendly Isle
"Kaluako'i
Resort"
Kepuhi Beach
Things to do & of local interest:
Ocean Sports:
Snorkeling - excellent at beach in front of your condo rental (Kepuhi Beach)
Papohaku Beach - one of the longest beaches in Hawaii.
Outdoor Activities:
Golf - Kaluako'i Golf Course - (808) 552-2739, an 9 hole championship course with 5 of the holes along the ocean.
Ironwood Hills Golf Club - (808) 567-6000.
Hiking - Trail Head Area
Halawa & other nearby trails
Wailau (only for experienced hikers)
Horseback Riding -
Molokai Ranch - Offers hiking, biking, horseback riding, even a cattle drive and rodeo. www.molokai-ranch.com (808-552-2741)
Shopping: Local gift shops are located in the main town of Kaunakakai.
Groceries: The Friendly Isle Market, Misaki's, and Molokai Wines and Spirits.
Area Specialties:
Molokai bread aka Okolele Bread
Sightseeing:
Kalaupapa National Historical Park - off Hwy. 470, near Pala,au State Park, (808-567-6802). During the 1860's people suffering from Hansen's disease (leprosy) were banished from other parts of the islands to Kalaupapa & Kalawao on Molokai. Father Damien dedicated his life to caring for and healing this community. www.nps.gov/kala
Father Damien Tours - Accessed by mule ride, airplane, or by spectacular hiking trails the tours offer a historical and enlightening trip (808-567-6171).
Molokai Museum & Cultural Center - Kala'e Highway, Kala'e (808) 567-6436
Halawa Valley - This is home to the famous Moaula and Hipuapua Falls. You may consider taking a dip if you believe the legend when it says the pools are only safe to swim in when a ti leaf floats to the surface. You will also be able to view many Heiaus (Hawaiian burial grounds). Some of which are 600 years old and as large as a football field.
Kaunakakai - The business district of Molokai and island's population center.
Phallic Rocks - One in particular standing 6 ft. tall, was believed to release power to conceive to all those who rubbed their hands over it.
Maunaloa - An old plantation town.
Kamalo - It's said that ancient menehunes (Hawaiian leprechauns) build a series of 54 fishponds out of corals and rocks, some weighing half a ton, for the Hawaiian royalty. (See picture on kitchen wall)
Molokai Visitors Association (808) 553-3876
Restaurants:
Fine Dining - Mauna Loa town
Molokai Pizza Cafe - Serving pizza and local food