Absolutely gorgeous beach. You have to walk in a water stream to get to the beach. Car parking is few meters away. Currents are strong, not swimming friendly. Saw a sleeping seal on beach. The detour drive to beach is so green and beautiful. There are houses all along, they have an amazing view of greenery and ocean! Coconut trees are loaded with coconuts! read more

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Beautiful beach with a stream flowing through part of it. A lot of people snorkeling and fishing. Great area for small kids where the water is very calm. Parking is tight but doable. read more

10/17/23 One of the very few spots that is hardly populated with visitors (look, no one else but us chickens). Moloa'a Beach. It's absolutely gorgeous but not swim friendly (unless you're Nemo) The currents ate brutally fierce. But it sure is beautiful & magnificent. There's really no designated parking except for about 3 cars a few feet away & a few other spots nearby. It may be a great place to take a stroll along the shore or a picnic. It's quite remote. If you're coming from Princeville, take a left as soon as you see the Moloa'a Fruit stand at the corner. Keep going until you reach a fork on the road-take a right and follow until the road ends. It says Dead End, well, it ends at Moloa'a Beach. Hopefully this helps if you happen to be looking for a breathtaking views in Kaua'i. Mahalo! read more

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Absolutely filthy beach. Garbage everywhere. Plastic and other material. Do not go barefoot here. There is a reasonable chance you will be impaled by something toxic. Any positive review of this beach is being made by someone who owns a home near here. This is the dirtiest beach I have visited on Kauai. It would otherwise be a beautiful beach. Snorkeling here you would definitely encounter garbage suspended in the water. read more

Best to leave this to locals. Limited or little parking, no restrooms and variable ocean conditions are common

One of our epic adventures during our trip to the island of Kauai was taking a private tour of the island. Our guide took us to some amazing places with hidden beaches and spectacular waterfalls ! One of my favorite beaches to visit was a beautiful horseshoe shaped beach known as "Moloa'a Beach". The beach takes its name from the Hawaiian word "Moloa'a" . Translated meaning "Matted Roots". At one time Paper Mulberry Trees grew so thick that their roots were inter - woven . But what makes this beach a popular tourist destination is the fact that the pilot and first episode of " Gilligan's Island " was filmed here, so cool ! There are no lifeguards or services here so snorkeling and swimming are at you own risk ! A perfect spot for picnic's and viewing gorgeous Kauai Sunsets ! Parking is very limited so arrive early ! Enjoy ! Live/Love/Travel ! read more

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Friend recommended this beach to hubby. As we drove in I was getting a private property - do not enter vibe. We found a place to park and walk in a bit. We visited on a Thursday afternoon in winter so it wasn't busy at all. Imagine it gets busy and parking is an issue other times. The beach itself is clean and seemed untouched which is perfect. Very secluded and remote. read more

As we continued up the coast, north of Kapa'a our guide pulled into a residential neighborhood and led us through what seemed like people's back yards to Moloa'a Beach. In Hawaii, all beaches are public and even private homes must provide access to the ocean. Once the access-way opened up onto the bay, we were treated to a fairly secluded beach area with a stream running through it. Fun fact: the pilot and a few other episodes of Gilligan's Island were filmed here. read more

Moloa'a Beach - The SS Minnow was wrecked here - Beaches Near Me - Kilauea, Hawaii

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Great picture moment all around. These pictures were taken awhile back and never had the chance to post. Great somewhat isolated beach in Kauai. It also has the swing close by. read more

Beautiful beach, except for some entitled clueless white "locals" who ruined our experience with their self-absorbed attitudes about their 'beloved' dogs. One white guy let his dog run up onto us lying on our towels--jumped on us and got wet sand all over--repeatedly... "Oh, my dog is friendly!" Yes, he sure was. No apology, didn't restrain the dog. "What are all these people doing here today?" He said this as if it was his beach. Later a scrawny middle aged white "local" woman watched with glee as her shaggy mutt chased, tossed, and tore apart a fairly large beach crab (at least 6" in diameter). She arrogantly insisted it was okay when we asked her to stop him. "He's a dog," she sniffed dismissively--as if that explained everything. I hope she's reborn as a crab. These folks may consider themselves "locals" but they sure didn't act like Hawaiians. We're sick of the entitled attitudes of dog owners. Unfortunately, they're everywhere. read more

Gorgeous beach down a long winding road. Apparently they filmed Gilligan's island here. It wasn't too crowded but it was very very windy. There is limited free parking on the street just on the side of the residential road then you walk a short walk the rest of the private road to access the beach. read more

= GILLIGAN's ISLAND = Do you remember the good old days when you sat in front of the TV watching Gilligan's Island? Well, I do... And you bet I saw excited when I found MOLOAA BAY and realized this was one of the film location for Gilligan's Island. I had my doubts after reading Melody K.'s review, but was glad that I still made my way to this location. MOLOAA BAY is very secluded because it is far from the main road, and hidden in residential area. There's no public parking available, but some locals were nice enough to let me park in front of their yard when I told them I was just going to take a peak at the beach. Words cannot explain how beautiful this beach was. You have to come see for yourself. THE MOST BEAUTIFUL BEACH IN KAUAI - Well, at least that's what I think :) read more

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This is the beach where both the pilot and season 1 episode 1 for Gilligan's island were filmed. These are the only episodes actually filmed on an island. If you watch the opening on Youtube you will recognize the bay - only now there are many houses. This is one of the most beautiful photo opportunity beaches on Kauai in my opinion. From what I have read it is best in the summer months on days where it is not too windy. Parking is very limited and may be an issue on weekends, but the beach was quiet during the week when we were there. read more

Very cool place especially if you're a Gilligan's island fan! Now let me tell you it's not easy to find and the property owners surrounding the beach obviously don't want you there. There is virtually no parking. Nonetheless it is a beautiful beach and a hidden gem. read more

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At one time, I am sure this was a beautiful beach but we have been here once and my girls have walked down here a couple of times and each time we have the same response....Gross!! There is garbage, pieces of plastic and who knows what else all over this beach. It is really to bad. I have never seen a beach in such bad shape. Do yourself a favor and just go to another beach.... read more

This morning I decided to drive along the coast of the island and explore. I am still on East Coast Time so I am wide awake. After taking several wrong turns and getting lost I have found one of the doorways to heaven. The beach here at the bay is a wonder in light, sound and beauty. The sun is rising and the colors are that of a Norman Rockwell painting. This was the location for the opening scene of Gullian's Island... remembering those days in front of the TV. I offer this small bit of advice... come, sit, listen and think (with or without a laptop) but do this and remember why God created the world. read more

We stayed at a house in Moloaa Bay so we were close enough to check it out daily. The first day we were here the waters were very blue and clear. There are a few spots to snorkel one being on the right and a good walk over to where the rocks start. The other is on the left and a good walk to the other rocks (and wade through the small river if it hasn't been raining). The one down side to this bay is that if it has been raining heavily (even in the mountains nearby) it is very silty and dirty. Some other reviews say it is gross however that hasn't been the case for our time here in June. Not really a snorkeling beach as locals do fish here where you could snorkel. There is a lovely little hike on the left side that takes you around for great ocean views. read more

Moloa'a Beach - Taken from south shore line in June on a calm day. This is where snorkeling is best. - Beaches Near Me - Kilauea, Hawaii

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For the second half of our Great Hawaiian Adventure we stayed a short walk away from Moloaa Bay. Whenever we met locals and told them where we were going to stay, they were always impressed and said how good the beach was! Unfortunately, the rip currents were too bad during our stay for us to get in the water and not float away so I'm giving the beach 4 stars instead of 5. If you go in the spring/summer, I'm sure it will be different! We were expecting the poor conditions and it didn't bother us, it just would have been nice to have gotten in the water. But the beach is so gorgeous, quiet, and clean. Be prepared to not want to leave! read more

WoW DONT MISS THIS BEACH! Excellent spot for pictures. Try and make it during low tide. read more

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I went to Moloaa Bay on Kauai on 12/10/2014. It was my 1st time there. I was with a Hollywood in Hawaii Tour (20 people). Yes, they did some filming of Gilligan's Island here. Not worth 5 stars, nor even 4. read more

Not easy to get to but worth it! Beautiful spot and not at all crowded. Parking can be a challenge; it's mostly private residences and obviously not to be very public. Some fun exploring. I had no idea Gilligan's Island was filmed here until I read reviews as I was writing this! read more

Staying here for Christmas Break. Amazing for snorkeling, beautiful blue water, clean sand, often times sunny. A bit windy at night. Amazing reef to explore while snorkeling on the right side of the horseshoe looking out to the ocean. Coconuts and shells are plentiful on the beach, I have found some amazing things to bring back to my boyfriend. read more

Moloa'a Beach - Beaches Near Me - Kilauea, Hawaii

This is where Gilligan's Island was filmed! Great quiet beach! A dozen or so locals were here on the weekday. Guess we know about it because my daughter is a local! Being visiting tourists, I would say it is very important to be respectful of the locals and any of the signs they post. They want their privacy! And they deserve to have it! Glad that we were able to find the spot to park...(all they way down the "alley street") and enter where they ask visitors to enter. The waves were just okay that day for boogie boarding, there were a lot of people snorkeling at the south side. read more

Pretty good bay. Nice hike on the west side, not very crowded, and good snorkeling. Parking situation not good.

This is definitely a gem not to pass up. Not many tourist know of this beach as it's not easy to find. read more

Moloa'a Beach - Beaches Near Me - Kilauea, Hawaii

We were looking for places off the beaten path and I've never been so happy! Pure paradise!! Don't listen to the bad reviews because I don't even think they were at this beach.... Best beach on kauai and never wanted to leave! There's a nice little stream/lagoon for kids to play in. A bit wavy but easy swimming! Very short walk to the beach. Can't say enough about how beautiful it is...., read more