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!

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!

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!

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.

I had the chance to do the Halawa Valley Falls Cultural Hike in August 2021 and it was a large…read moregroup on a Saturday. Very informative and lots of history to learn along the way, and Greg Solatario is an excellent guide and knows a lot about Halawa Valley, plus he will teach you the real Hawaiian culture unlike a lot of the mainstream attractions that don't often tell you the truth. The two parts of the tour are cultural presentation followed by the waterfall hike! Best to have mosquito repellent as I did end up with some bug bites along the way. Also bring water and a snack, as there is quite a bit of hiking involved. As mentioned on their website, if you are interested in swimming once reaching the waterfalls, you should wear a swimsuit under your hiking clothes and have a towel. You do also have to cross a few streams along the way, so you will get wet. Because this is on the east and windward side of Molokai, the weather can be unpredictable and change rather quickly. The tour runs from 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM most days of the week, but there are no tours on Sundays.

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

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.

Long drive from Central Moloka'i to the East End, but Murphy's Beach is certainly one of those…read moremust-see locations. Parking is right next to beach right off the narrow road. It's located between Mile Markers 21 and 23. You can also see both Maui and Lana'i at the same time. The views of the beach are absolutely spectacular.

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.

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.

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.

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.