Location: Lanai City
Top Things to do in Lanai City
Things to do in Lanai City, Hawaii (HI): The Best Nature & Parks
Lanai City is a census-designated place (CDP) on the island of Lanai, in Maui County, Hawaii, United States. The population was 3,102 at the 2010 census. Lanai City is the island's commercial center. Many of the island's restaurants and shops are in the town square that surrounds Dole Park, and the only hospital on the island, Lanai Community Hospital, is located near the park.
Restaurants in Lanai City
1. Manele Golf Course
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 227 reviews
This 18-hole, par-72 course over 7,039 yards runs on red lava fields along a scenic coastline, offering stimulating challenges like drives over cliff, deep gorges and ravines with flags very close to the cliff's edge.
Reviewed By philgleason1 - Charlotte, United States
I played the course several times. The ocean views are spectacular on so many of the holes. The number 12 is is breathtaking and I could have stayed there, forever. Perfect greens, fairways and tee boxes - the landscaping is a 10. The starters were so helpful, and the driving range was exceptional with Pro V1 practice balls. The cart had GPS and digital score cards. I can hardly wait to return and play it again and again.
2. Lanai Cat Sanctuary
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 498 reviews
Longing for the cat you left at home? Don't miss Lanai`s open-air sanctuary, a happy haven for spayed and neutered cats. Imagine a large playground in paradise, where over 600 cats romp and play in Hawaii's sunshine, and snooze under shady trees. Purring cats of all shapes and sizes eagerly await your visit. Our caregivers, who joyfully care for the cats, would love to meet you too. If you're interested in adopting a cat, we love matchmaking!
Reviewed By RMaxwellSAU
The Lana’i Cat Sanctuary is a wonderful place to visit on Lana’i. There are over 600 cats that have been rescued around the island and brought to the sanctuary to live. They spay and neuter the animals to help control the population and the sanctuary keeps the cat safe as well as protects endangered birds on the island. They fly in a veterinarian twice a month so the cats are well cared for and their medical needs are met. If you are an animal lover and especially enjoy cats, this is the perfect place to spend a few hours. Bring a box of treats with you and find a seat among the many options available and soon you’ll be surrounded.
3. Lanai Jeep Rentals
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By DalTexN
We wanted to take a day trip from Maui to Lanai so we arranged our jeep rental first with John, then bought the ferry tickets. John picked us up at the dock and drove us up to Lanai City to do the paperwork. He told us where to go, how to get there - also told us where not to go and provided a map. It was spot on! We had a great day exploring Lanai - Shipwreck Beach, Garden of the Gods, the abandoned Ka Lanakila O Ka Malamalama Church in Keomoku. We picked up souvenir t-shirts and hats from Local Gentry and grabbed lunch and drinks from Richard’s Market. Would definitely recommend a trip to Lanai and get your jeep from John!
4. Puu Pehe (Sweetheart Rock)
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By Toyota1994 - Chicago, United States
The PuuPehe Trail is quite steep trail but a short one (0.3 mile) starting from Hulopoe Beach to the top of PuuPehe cliff from where one can see the Sweetheart Rock. This short trail has excellent views of PuuPehe Bay all the way. About half way up, we also get fantastic views of a hidden beach (not accessible). Of course, we also get the full and glorious views of Hulope Beach. Do not miss PuuPehe Trail if you are able to hike uphill for a little while. Just amazing payoffs in a short trail.
5. Munro Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 63 reviews
Reviewed By 7wonderstraveler - Hugo, United States
This hike is supposed to be 12.3 miles and by the time we were done it was 19 miles! The trail is by the cemetery behind Koele Lodge. The signs point to Koloiki Ridge Trail so we knew that was a branch off trail from the Munro. However, there were many different trails without signs! We had to hike the Koloiki Ridge since we were here so we did that and we were not disappointed. We now had to find the Munro Trail and we finally found it at 1:30. We saw a sign as we walked about 800 meters so we knew we were finally on it. It’s just a 4x4 road and now that I did the whole thing I would tell people it was very boring! There was a lot of cloud cover so we didn’t see much and the last 4 miles were very long and boring. I would suggest the Koloiki Ridge Trail. The Munro Trail is off limits to vehicles so that is the one nice thing about the trail. I wouldn’t want to hike and share the road with off road vehicles.
6. Lopa Beach
7. Dole Park
8. Shipwreck Beach
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 208 reviews
Reviewed By cookpias - Los Angeles, United States
This is quite a site, and you need 4 wheel drive for the last part of the drive. In any case, do not go out on the sand to avoid an expensive tow (we were warned this is one of the most common tow-out places on the island). If you poke around on the trail a little inland from the beach you can find some interesting petroglyphs.
