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Molokai Lodging on the island of Molokai, Hawaii - Welcome to the "Friendly Island of Molokai"
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Play Golf at Kaluakoi Golf Course
- Nine hole course with plans to open the back 9 very soon.
- Within walking distance of the condo
- Next to the beach with Gorgeous Ocean Views
- Designed by Ted Robinson
- Seldom Busy and Reasonable Rates
Play Golf at Ironwood Municipal Golf Course
Originally built for Del Monte Executives
In cool, upcountry Kalae at 1200 ft. Fun 9 holes. Very reasonable ($14), if no one is around to take your money, a sign says, “Go ahead and start playing!” Views of the Northwest Shoreline Visit the Molokai Coffee Plantation
- Producing Estate Grown Coffee since 1984 on a 500 acre plantation
- Guided Tours twice daily
- Sample Gourmet Coffees
- Molokai Muleskinner – Dark Roast
- Mulalani – Medium Roast
- Molokai Style – Hawaiian Espresso
- Enjoy a snack or Mocha Mama Shake at their Deli Counter
- Shop for souvenirs in their unique gift shop
Tour Purdy’s Natural Macademia Nut Farm
- See, smell, and taste clusters of Mac Nuts
- 2 Miles West of Kualapuu on Lihi Pali Ave.
Visit a Tropical Flower Farm
- Molokai’s Plumeria’s Inc.
Visit the Beach Boy Ranch
- Pick up locally grown produce from their roadside stand.
Ride the Molokai Princess to Maui
- Ferry rides to Lahaina, Maui. Spend the day, or arrange for a longer visit
- Approx. 90 minutes across the Kalohi Channel
- Adult round trip tickets about $85.00, children ½ price
Hike Pepe Opae Trail
- A very narrow boardwalk trail, which leads through an incredibly lush, mountain-top rain forest, to a spectacular view of the North Shore’s Pelekunu Bay.
- Located in the Nature Conservancy’s 2,700 acre Kamakou Preserve, at 4790 ft. above sea level.
- On the way, stop by and see the local wood carver. His sign welcomes visitors to visit, view, or purchase his unique handmade bowls and carvings made from indigenous woods like: Koa, Curly Koa, Milo, Monkey Pod, and Norfolk Pine.
- Also, stop and see the Sandalwood Pit; used to measure how much Sandalwood would fit into the hull of a cargo ship for transport, years ago.
Charter a Fishing Boat at Kaunakakai Wharf
- Catch Ahi, Mahi Mahi, Ono, Ulua, or Kawakawa
- Go Sport Fishing for the Pacific’s Mighty Blue Marlin
Take a Whale Watching Excursion (Seasonal Dec - May)
- See Pacific Humpback Whales breach and slap their tails in fantastic displays of sea spray and power.
- Excursions depart from Kaunakakai Harbor
Snorkel Hawaii’s Longest Continuous Reef
- Stop at Waialua Beach, also known as 20 Mile Beach on South Molokai to Snorkel the 28 miles of reef, which includes Natural “Finger” Coral and Stony Coral
- One of the island’s most popular snorkeling spots
- See Honu (Green Sea Turtles), and Tropical Fish; including Puffer Fish, Parrot Fish, and Hawaii’s State Fish, the Humuhumunukunukuapua’a
Hike Pala’au State Park
- A 34 acre Recreation Site at 1000 ft, surrounded by Eucalyptus and Ironwood Trees.The trail forks to the left and to the right: To the right is Kalaupapa Lookout. A phenomenal view of Kalaupapa Peninsula (translated meaning “Level Land Resembling a Flat Leaf”). To the left is Kaule O Nanahoa – Phallic Rock
Tour Kalaupapa Peninsula with Damien Tours of Kalaupapa
- A Permit is required, and you must be at least 16 yrs. of age to visit this National Historic Park
- Hike the 26 switchbacks comprised of 1,630 steps (This is how we did it!) Indescribable views!
- Take a guided tour down the steep Sea Cliffs on the “World Famous Molokai Mule Ride.” You will find the Mule Barn in Kalae
- Fly in on Paragon Air
- Kalaupapa is NOT accessible by car
- Enjoy a picnic lunch at Judd Park while touring Kalaupapa
Drive to Waikolu Overlook
- View the North Shore Pali, the World’s Highest Sea Cliffs, at over 3000 ft.
Walk Kaunakakai Harbor
- The longest Wharf in Hawaii
Send a Coconut via USPS
- Home of the original Post-A-Nut
- Stop by the Hoolehua Post Office and pick up a free coconut. Decorate it with markers, address it, and send it home to your friends on the mainland, for a real Molokai souvenir.
Visit Kanemitsu Bakery
- A Molokai Institution
Rent Equipment from:
- Molokai Fish & Dive Shop, in Downtown Kaunakakai, the one-stop location for booking activities and tours while on Molokai
- Island Style, conveniently located at Ke Nani Kai. As well as renting surf boards, snorkel gear, boogie boards, tennis racquets, coolers and movies, Melanie provides child care, for those adults longing for a trip to Kalaupapa or a kid-free dinner!
- Molokai Outdoor Activities, at Hotel Molokai
- SO TRY: Surfing, Diving, Snorkeling, Boogie Boarding, Kayaking, Hiking, Fishing, Whale Watching, Bicycle Riding, Horseback Riding, or Mountain Biking while on beautiful Molokai, and have fun in the sun!
Shop Kaunakakai’s Saturday Morning Outdoor Market
- Find a fine selection of produce and local crafts.
Picnic at a lovely beachside park, for instance:
- One Alii County Park
- Kakahaia County Park
Drive to Halawa Valley
- Most Eastern of all the North Shore Valleys, and the only Valley accessible by car. You drive past 20 Mile Beach, up over pastureland, and down a steep narrow road on a fabulous adventure, which leads to a panoramic view of the Halawa Valley Ampitheater.
- ½ mile wide and 3-4 miles deep, you can hike to two towering waterfalls; Hipuapua Falls or Moa’ula Falls, and swim in a 150 ft natural bubbling pool. A local guide is suggested.
Four Wheel Drive to Mo’omomi Dunes
- A scenic wind-blown preserve, also under the management of the Nature Conservancy.
- It can only be visited by 4-wheel drive.
Go Horseback Riding
- Ka’ana Trail Ride
- Paniolo Roundup
Visit the Kaunakakai Library
- 3-month Library card for only $15
- Here you’ll find a wonderful collection of books about Hawaii, and a stock of video movies from which to chose for check-out
- Computers with internet access (free of charge)
If you find yourself exhausted from some of the wonderful activities you’ve enjoyed while on Molokai, don’t forget that a dip in the pool, a stroll along Papohaku Beach, a nap under a palm tree, a good book, or a soak in the jacuzzi will restore your strength, so you can continue your adventure the following morning!
