Moloka'i is not a big island thus not many sightseeing things to do however this is a pretty solid…read morehighlight if you're a fan of simple things and Hawaiian culture. Parking: There is a parking lot with limited parking. However, for the most, I've seen most people pull over when safe and appropriate (remember to respect the land and the island). Feels: The royal coconut groves were made by King Kamehameha V to honor his soldiers. It's a pretty cool place. The grove is blocked off for repairs and respect while the other is a park where people can hang out and host socials. I see people play in the water and all but it doesn't seem as approachable. Overall: Lovely. A pretty place to observe and relax. I've never seen a coconut grove so to see it all bunched up in one is pretty cool. Great place to observe and snap a photo TL;DR Tips: * Great place to get a coconut for Post-A-Nut * WATCH OUT for falling coconuts and stay your limits, respect the island.

Whenever driving on Highway 460 west of Kaunakakai Town, you'll see a bunch of coconut trees off to…read morethe side of the road. This is the Kapuaiwa Coconut Grove, and even though you can't actually go inside the boundaries, it is a lovely sight to check out and I'm told this is one of the last royal coconut groves in Hawaii. Just watch out for falling coconuts in any case!

Such a beautiful place and I highly encourage everyone to visit if youre allowed to! Flying…read moredirectly into Kalaupapa is unlikely so riding down from Kaunakakai is your better option. The whole island is full of breath-taking views and picturesque moments, but the trail to Kalaupapa will show you mauka to makai (mountain to ocean). Kalaupapa itself is an incredibly sacred place. You can feel the land when you arrive. The history itself is long and there are only a handful of its original occupants still living here so stop by and say hello! Residents and park workers (who maintain the history) are all friendly! Small souvenir shop, goods shop, but mostly everything you need should be brought with you. Accomodities are scarce but thats the appeal, to spend time in mostly untouched lands and waters. The stars shine bright as the skies are free from city lights and the water is crystal clear, saw monk seals on the shore sleeping. Its also quiet so the group you go with should be a good one -- Lifelong friendships could be formed out there. The church is beautiful and the pier is fun to jump off of. Again, its very humbling to come here and immerse yourself. Its a break from the civilization of the other outer islands. I had a wonderful time here and the memories made there are precious and worth more than most things. Spent 10 days here on a mission trip so I got a chance to know all the locals, play volleyball in their main park area, and attend church in the chapel. Book a trip down there if you can!

Closing the trail to mule and human traffic has made Kalaupapa a site only accessible to the…read morewealthy. Folks, apparently the only way to access Kalaupapa now is via Damien Tours, costing $645 per person. $1290 for me and my wife to visit. Why only one (commercial) option? You have made this a National Park only available to the wealthy and for some reason exclusively via Damien Tour Company. Please explain why. Shame on you for denying this wonderful (taxpayer supported) historic site to everyone else!

Halawa Valley, Molokai…read more Kalani Akana Wilmington Pruet grew up in Kaimuki on Oahu, a graduate of Kamehameha Schools. Before making his way to his Ohana homestead in Halawa Valley on Molokai, he lived on Maui for a few years. Kalani was our guide, historian and smoothie chef! Walked the entire hike in slippahs no less. Halawa Valley was once the home of hundreds of Hawaiian families who grew taro and lived sustainably on family farms. The irrigation system that runs pretty much the entire length of the valley, still exists as it has for hundreds of years. Swimming in Moaula Falls was the highlight of the hike. Cool, deep and refreshing. The hike wasn't difficult and included crossing the water in a few places. Wet shoes that squish! Bring water shoes, lunch to eat at the falls, water and enjoy the majesty of the falls. Back at the flower farm we enjoyed smoothies made from fruit grown on site. Remember the valley is at the end of the road literally. Park near the beach or the old church. One way road so proceed with caution in some parts. Remember what Oahu was like when you were a kid? This place reminds you that the simple life is sometimes the best life.

Absolutely loved spending time in Halawa Valley. The valley itself is majestic, well taken care of…read moreand packed full of history. Greg did a cultural presentation it was such a highlight of the entire experience. Hearing about the valley, his family, the history will leave you awestruck. Grey shared his produce from his land, had a great energy and wonderful laugh. We felt very welcomed and would love to experience it again. Tanner was our hike tour guide and he was a joy. Filled with great knowledge and very personable. Hike was easy and just beautiful. If you love Hawaiian history/culture this is a must do.

Palau State Park is super easy to find! I actually was just driving around exploring Molokai and I…read morefound my way here. Just follow Kalae Highway to the end and you will reach the park. You really can't miss it. Once your there, you will see the bathrooms. In front of that is two signs pointing in opposite directions. To the right is the Kalaupapa Lookout and to the left is the Phallic Rock. This truly is a beautiful and peaceful park. Only spent maybe 20 minutes here checking out both scenic points.

Gorgeous over look simple drive up an area that in mid October you can confuse for Colorado with…read morethe trees and climate Also saw philac rock after a short hike

Murphy's Beach is on Molokai's southeast shore 20 miles east of Kaunakakai on Highway 460, and coz…read moreo' dis is AKA Twenty Mile Beach. I think AKA Kumimi Beach Park, also. Three beaches in one. No facilities so bring no high maka maka girl here, brah. Not 2 Molokai ewa, fo' dat matta. Murphy's Beach is a narrow white-sand beach shaded by some shrubbery and palm trees. The beaches along Molokai's south shore aren't that great for swimming b/c the near-shore is super shallow and the water murky - maybe from the fish ponds. However, Murphy's Beach is exceptionally clear when the ocean is calm, which was the day we drove east to Halawa Valley. Of course it's a good fishing spot all around here due to the sixty or so fish ponds all along the south-east shore. Almost no-one fishing, either. Lanai is RIGHT THERE in front of you. And Maui is to the left. Very cool. The swimming conditions were ono. Would have been good snorkelling, but we left our gear in Kailua. There is shallow reef with patches of sand. Started to swim beyond the reef and felt those treacherous currents again. Didn't want to die this day, so went back towards shore. When you're the ONLY ONE out there, it feels kinda ominous when those currents start to tug at you. BYO lifeguard. I hear the fire department will rescue you with a jet ski - if you're lucky of course. You can park your car right next to the beach and crank your tunes while you lounge in the shade just five feet from the water. Next up the coolest thing happened: the birds in the trees started singing along with our music. The birds were so happy to be there and so were we. Mahalos yeah fo' checkin' out dis place.

Gorgeous beach with limited swimming in winter, but we went, we bobbed, we drank in the scenery and…read moreloved every minute of it on our way to the other side of the island.

If you ever thought about visiting the Kalaupapa Colony - which is now a part of the Kaulapapa…read moreNational Historical Park Service, one must make reservations, and you can get down there via a mule, or airplane. See this link for information about visiting this Historical Colony/Park - https://www.nps.gov/kala/index.htm My coworker told me about this place called - "Kalaupapa Overlook", as it was the next best thing to see, if you can't actually make it down to the Kalaupapa Colony. A short drive from Kaunakakai...........I would say it about a 7 to 8 mile drive from Kaunakakai town. As you get to the lookout, there is a paved parking lot where you can park your car for free. Upon exiting your rental car, please look for a sign in the parking lot that will direct you to see either the Phallic Rock, or the Kalaupapa Overlook. The very short hike down to the Kalaupapa Overlook is along a paved pathway, so walking down to the lookout is very safe, and easy to do. From the parking lot, to the Kalaupapa lookout area is probably a 1 to 2 minute walk..........an easy walk, not strenuous at all. When you get to the Kalaupapa Overlook, you will be treated to a breathtaking view of the Kalaupapa Colony! By the lookout area, you will see some signs (bummers that the signs were pretty worn tho) that will explain a little history about the Kalaupapa Colony. Worth the trip to get out here to see it! So beautifu!!!

Amazing view and nice trees but its a little creepy. Where is the MISSING WOMAN who "vanished" here…read moreafter "hitting" a worker with her car? creepy. sounds like a local issue that got swept under the rug.... .... ... ... I also didn't see any leopards with my binoculars. They said there are leopards here...

Shipwreck beach is a must stop to see the massive fuel tanker that got shipwrecked on the coast of…read morelanai in the 1950's. There is off-roading to get to this location so be sure to rent a car that allows for that if you are visiting the island - the road is bumpy! The beach itself would not be the best for swimming, but you could. Bring good shoes and plan to walk a story trail or there is a rocky shoreline.

Shipwreck Beach is a great secluded beach on the north coast of Lana'i, and it does require a 4x4…read morevehicle (Jeep) to get to the parking area. Lovely views of Molokai and Maui when going through the narrow paved road. Yes, you do have to do a bit of hiking and rock-climbing to get to the main part of the beach itself, but you will see the YOGN-42, a ferro-cement navy fuel barge lodged on Kaiolohia Bay's coral reef within sight of the beach. Not a good beach to swim or snorkel at because of the rough currents and waves. You can also see the Poaiwa Petroglyphs along the way.

This place will always be close to my heart. It is impossible to write anything negative here when…read moreyou find yourself on one of the easiest hikes into a beautiful "jungle" of Hawaiian scenery leading to a monumental landmark before a gorgeous outlook! This is an established State Park, hiking trails & picnic area. There are public restrooms next to the parking lot & two trails to choose between. My Dad's favorite place was Phallic Rock. We vacationed to Molokai yearly growing up, always visiting this location. To honor his wishes, we made the trip this time to take him back to his favorite place. You don't have to pay to park or enjoy. There were only one or two others we encountered. An easy hike, about 1/4 mile to the infamous rock. Well maintained trail, just watch out for tree roots! I did it in flimsy flip-flops. The overlook & scenic areas are gorgeous. You get a view of the end of Molokai as well as the leper colony. There are some historic signs along the way that detail. But the entire trek is SO peaceful & beautiful. I could have spent the entire day there soaking in the serene beauty- almost "off the grid". This will forever be a favorite place- I do intend on keeping the tradition & coming back annually. Especially since part of our family will be there, eternally. Much appreciation to Hawaii's parks & recreation department for keeping this historic landmark there for all to enjoy over the years. It holds a special place, and meeting up with a local on our hike back to the parking lot offered an abundance more of history! I would highly recommend taking the time to visit this park & explore the trails. But, be respectful & keep it clean & serene! It's also a very cool story (displayed on signage) of how this place came to be with it's name. And, RIP to my dear Dad- forever 'dust in the wind' at this beloved & fun location.

Hey, who wants to be naughty and look at a Phallic?…read more If you don't know what a phallic is...........here is Google's interpretation - "Phallic" - relating to, or resembling a phallus, or erect penis. While visiting the Kalaupapa Overlook, there was a sign featuring another tourist attraction called the "Phallic Rock". Geez, I'm not one to rave about looking at a penis, but since I was here at the park already............I figured I mine as well make the trek to see it just for the adventure. The hike up the hill to the Phallic Rock will take you about 5 to 10 minutes, the trail way for this hike is not paved, so make sure you wear the proper shoes to make the hike up to see this rock. Be careful when walking along the pathway, as I noticed a lot of mossy rocks which can make pathway very slippery if the trail is wet, and to top it off, since the trail is in a Forrest area, there were also a lot of loose tree needles on the pathway, making the pathway hike for some unsure footing. Upon reaching the Phallic Rock, upon looking at it..........it didn't resemble a penis to me...........I would say it resembled more of a Honu (Turtle). There was a sign by the rock (see pic), as there is a story behind this legend. Worth the trip to see it? Perhaps, but I would say the real attraction was the Kalaupapa Overlook...........I wouldn't make a special trip just to see the Phallic Rock.

Worth the off-road journey!…read more See my photos for a great book to read about the area, it's history and flora and fauna!

not well kept it looks in disarray the drive to there is a little hard, very dusty, very dirty. The…read morebuilding needs to be repaired including a decent restroom facility. Don't feel very safe out here.