West End
Pāpōhaku Beach
A wide, open sandy shore. No lifeguards.
Rating & price sources
Reported by Wanderlog · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.
Rating location: West End Mile 14, 9 Kalua Koi Rd, Maunaloa, HI 96770, USA
THE ISLAND GUIDE
Molokaʻi
Slow down. Listen. Look closer.
Kalaupapa peninsula aerial · NPS Photo
Get to know Molokaʻi.
Make time for the people and stories of this island. Choose a community-led visit to Hālawa, a walk along the west coast, and a meal in Kaunakakai.
Start exploringKaunakakai · West End
Make time forCulture & a quieter pace
In this guide7 beaches · 6 walks & hikes
Do not enter private land without permission. Kalaupapa is a protected community with separate access requirements; an overlook visit is not permission to descend. Official island guidance
7 stops
Beaches & parks
Beach parks, quiet bays, and open coastlines. Find a place, then check the day’s conditions.
West End
Kapukahehu / Dixie Maru
A small cove without facilities; surf can create strong currents.
Rating & price sources
Reported by Wanderlog · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.
Rating location: Hawaii 96770, USA
East End
Kūmimi Beach
Also known as Murphy’s Beach or George Murphy Beach Park, on Molokaʻi’s east side. This is separate from Pōhaku Mauliuli (Make Horse) Beach on the west end.
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Reported by Wanderlog · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.
Rating location: 〒96748 Hawaii, Kaunakakai, Kamehameha V Hwy, USA
Before you swim: Check Hawaiʻi Ocean Safety, speak to lifeguards, and obey posted signs. Stay clear of wildlife.
6 stops
Hikes & walks
From short coastal walks to demanding trails. Choose a route that fits your experience and the weather.
East End · Guided access
Hālawa Valley Guided Hike
Explore the valley with an authorized local guide. Do not enter independently.
Kaunakakai · Roadside stop
Kapuāiwa Coconut Grove View
View this historic grove from outside; avoid entering beneath falling coconuts.
Before you hike: Check the official source for closures, permits, and trail conditions. Stay on open, marked routes.
7 stops
Culinary
Neighborhood favorites, Hawaiian food, sweet treats, and special dinners. Explore by food category, ranked from highest to lowest.
Kaunakakai · Café
Hula Bean Cafe
A local coffee stop in Kaunakakai, with current announcements on the café’s own social page.
Rating & price sources
Reported by Giftly · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.
Rating location: 35 N Mohala St Ste 6, Kaunakakai, HI
$: Giftly snapshot
Kaunakakai · Bakery
Kanemitsu’s Bakery
Doughnuts and hot bread from a longstanding Molokaʻi bakery, including its well-known evening bread service.
Rating & price sources
Reported by Wanderlog · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.
Rating location: 79 Ala Malama Ave, Kaunakakai, HI 96748, USA
East Molokaʻi
Manaʻe Goods & Grindz
Casual east-end stop for plate lunches, breakfast and takeout near mile marker 16.
2026 HAWAIʻI Magazine readers’ choice: among Molokaʻi’s top five cheap eats.
Rating & price sources
Reported by Wanderlog · observed 2026-10-03. Ratings can change.
Rating location: 8615 Kamehameha V Hwy, Kaunakakai, HI 96748
Casual dining
Menu and hours need confirmation
2 stops
Farmers markets
Meet local growers and makers. Check the organizer’s latest schedule before heading out. Times are Hawaiʻi Standard Time.
Kaunakakai · Community market
Molokaʻi Saturday Market
A town stop for local vendors and farm products. Confirm the current site and hours with the county farm bureau before visiting.
Saturday · confirm current location and hours
Kaunakakai · Community market
MAC Saturday Market
Local makers, produce, prepared food, and music at the Molokaʻi Community Health Center. Confirm current details with Molokai Arts Center.
Saturdays · 9 a.m.–noon; confirm with organizer
Check each market’s linked organizer for its latest schedule. Weather, holidays, and vendor availability can change plans.
0 stops
Lūʻau
Food, music, hula, and storytelling. Compare the setting and package inclusions directly with each operator.
We don’t have a verified lūʻau listing for Molokaʻi yet. Explore other islands.
0 stops
Golf
Municipal rounds, Upcountry fairways, and resort courses. Confirm tee times and visitor eligibility directly.
We don’t have a verified golf listing for Molokaʻi yet. Explore other islands.
6 stops
Museums, monuments & attractions
Museums, royal places, historic sites, family attractions, and the zoo. Check admission and operating calendars.
Kalaʻe · Island museum
Molokaʻi Museum & Cultural Center
A small community museum preserving Molokaʻi history, including the restored R.W. Meyer Sugar Mill and island archives.
4.6/5 · 74 Google reviews
App review snapshot · 2026-10-01. Ratings can change.
Hoʻolehua
Purdy’s Natural Macadamia Nut Farm
A macadamia farm stop in Central Molokaʻi, highlighted by the island’s visitor guide.
Rating & price sources
Reported by Wanderlog · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.
Rating location: 2240 Lihi Pali Ave, Ho'olehua, HI 96729, USA
Visitor-guide listing reviewed; confirm visits and hours before going.
South shore
Molokaʻi’s Hawaiian Fishponds
Historic fishponds along the south shore tell the story of Hawaiian aquaculture and careful food production.
Source reviewed September 21, 2026; confirm current availability.
0 stops
Cruises & sails
Dinner at sea, catamaran sails, and sunset cocktails. Compare boarding locations, food, and drink policies.
We don’t have a verified cruises & sails listing for Molokaʻi yet. Explore other islands.