Top Things to do in Molokai
The 10 Best Things to Do in Molokai, United States
Molokai embraces the true Hawaiian spirit but without the typical Hawaiian fanfare. The pace is slower here, the nightlife and megaresorts are practically nonexistent (no buildings taller than a coconut tree are allowed), you won't even find a traffic light on this small island (38 miles long and 10 miles wide). You will find tranquility and nature - waterfalls, beaches, coves, coral reefs and rainforests, all best explored by foot, horse or boat. Molokai is also known for its fabulous mountain biking.
Restaurants in Molokai
1. Post-A-Nut, Hoolehua Post Office
Overall Ratings
5 based on 117 reviews
Reviewed By Fay T - Long Beach, California
How fun! We sent three coconut "postcards" to family and friends! We decorated them with colorful markers, which were provided! Gary provided us with tips and was extremely helpful and kind! He told us they would be delivered in three days! We can't wait to see the reaction for this wonderful surprise from Molokai!
2. Kalaupapa Overlook
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 111 reviews
Reviewed By ccrowe3 - Lakeside, California
The Kalaupapa overlook is an easy walk to a quintessential south seas view. From way up on top, without knowing the sad history that occurred below you would never guess the sad story that unfolded there.
3. Halawa Valley
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 178 reviews
Situated on the eastern side of Molokai.
Reviewed By KateJ55 - Sacramento, California
We visited the beautiful Halawa Valley in Molokai with our group from our UnCruise and were lucky enough to meet Uncle Filipo and his son Greg. They taught us about the real traditional life of Molokai and shared their piece of paradise with us. A highlight of our trip, to be sure!
4. Kalaupapa National Historical Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 175 reviews
This historical park was a former leper colony run by Father Damien in the 1930s.
Reviewed By 69ashe69
We rode the mules down and back. A trip not for the faint of heart. The mules are sure footed and almost drive themselves. This park steps back in time and walks the visitor through Hansen's disease of the 19th and early 20th century. Two saints performed their lifes work here. This was a Hawaii bucket list item and well worth the day, the views and the life memories created. We were not disappointed.
5. Papohaku Beach Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 111 reviews
Reviewed By Tupelo010835 - Denton, TX
Beautiful white sand that seems to go on forever. The beach is long and very, very wide. I'm told that It can be seen from space by orbiting astronauts. Now that's BIG.
Our only gripe is that there weren't enough (can almost say any) places to sit in the adjacent park. For the entire park there are only a handful of picnic tables.
A small gripe given the majesty of the beach itself. Beautiful.
Highly Recommended
6. Dixie Maru Beach (Kapukahehu)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 49 reviews
Reviewed By Hiistory-Buff - Chesapeake, Virginia
We visited Dixie Maru Beach on a Wednesday and a Friday during the last week in July. Instead of stopping at Dixie, we took the trail to the smaller beach just south. This smaller, more secluded beach probably has a name, but I don't know it. It's clearly visible from Google Earth. It's a ten-minute walk through the woods to this beach on a well-worn trail. There is a cross-over stairway on the trail (also visible in Google Earth), but someone has cut the barbed wire fence, leading straight
to the beach. Like Dixie Maru, this beach is a great swimming beach. We spent four to five hours on this beach on each of our visits. On Wednesday, a couple joined us for an hour or two for beach combing. A second couple joined us later for sunbathing. (We also shared the beach with a monk seal.) On Friday, we had the beach to ourselves. On each day, a couple of people hiked through on the trail that runs north/south along the coast. This is the spot!
7. St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Overall Ratings
4 based on 64 reviews
Reviewed By Jilara - San Jose, California
I read a bit of the history of this church in "Tales of the Night Rainbow" and how the Native Hawaiians built this church for Father Damien so he would have a place for his God. (BTW, I recommend this book for Native history of Molokai.) It's a sweet and simple structure, and I think the Christ on the cross may be made of coral. No longer hosting services (says it's still used for special events), but you can stop and visit and also read a bit about Brother Joseph, an associate of Father/Saint Damien's. There is a statue of him in his Civil War uniform near the parking area.
8. Murphy's Beach
Overall Ratings
4 based on 67 reviews
Reviewed By globalpaddler - Boise, Idaho
I recently looked thru 2018 island calendars & to my surprise saw Murphy’s Beach as one of 12. This little know jewel being on a calendar internationally distributed, surprised me. That said, the calendar didn’t identify where it was at.
I’ve been coming to Murphy’s for >10 years at different times of the year. This small, little known beach on Molokai’ has great views of Maui and Lanai. If on Molokai’, check it out.
Shhhhhhh, don’t tell.
9. Kumu Farms
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 31 reviews
Reviewed By busconi - Washington State
When on Molokai, if you want fresh produce and fruit, Kumu Farms is the place to go. They make their living from the Papayas they sell, but they make everyone on Molokai happy with the fruit and veggies they offer. Definitely come early, bring your own bags (no plastic, bro) and pick from the freshest produce you will find on the island. Love, love love their mangos. For a special treat, grab from the cooler some Pesto with macadamia nuts....AMAZING!!!! Check their hours ahead of time.
10. St. Philomena Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 44 reviews
Reviewed By Hiistory-Buff - Chesapeake, Virginia
Father Damien ministered to the outcasts of Kalaupapa from this church. He improved this church considerably on his arrival at Kalaupapa. It is located in a beautiful location. Adjoining it is a cemetery of 2,000 unmarked graves. St. Philomena was a highlight of our visit to Kalaupapa.
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