Facts: Population 3,193, Area 140 sq. miles
"Hawaii's Most Enticing Island." Formerly known as the "Pineapple Island," almost the entire island was, until recently, a Dole Company pineapple plantation but is now phasing in tourism, and is home to two world class resorts.
Flower: Kaunaoa (Yellow and Orange Air Plant)
Island Color: Orange
1. Garden of the Gods
2. Koele Golf and Croquet
3. Shipwreck Beach
4. Hulopoe
5. Lanai Arts Program, Lanai City
6. Stables at Koele
Garden of the Gods
Rocks and boulders are scattered across a crimson landscape as if some divine being had placed them there as a sculpture garden. Adjacent is a self-guided nature trail leading through the Kanepuu Preserve, a unique dryland forest hosting some 48 native species, including the endangered Hawaiian gardenia.
Photo courtesy of Ron Dahlquist
Koele Golf and Croquet
Challenge mom and dad to a round or two of golf at the Lodge at Koele's 18-hole Executive Putting Course, the miniature version of the world-class Experience at Koele golf course. Or croquet anyone? Under the large banyan trees, play croquet or lawn bowling on the lodge's wide-open green lawn
Photo courtesy of Robert Coello
Shipwreck Beach
Kaiolohia Beach or "Shipwreck" Beach is the best place for beachcombers looking for "treasures" from beach glass to drfit wood to glass floats. The strong currents and coral reefs have caused many "shipwrecks" although the Liberty Ship from World War II was purposely sunk on the reef and still remains visible.
Photo courtesy of Ron Dahlquist
Hulopoe
Hulopoe Bay is Lanai's best spot to see spinner dolphins and humpback whales. Or explore lava tidepools along the bay's south shore during low tide but don't disturb the marine life since the bay is a protected marine preserve. Next to Hulapoe, is Manele Bay where from time to time the endangered Hawaiian turtle and monk seal are spotted on the shoreline.
Photo courtesy of Ron Dahlquist
Lanai Arts
Learn to paint beautiful and colorful "masterpieces" like Van Gogh, Monet and other artists. Instructors will teach you how to paint in acrylic on canvas, which is the best souvenir of your visit to Lanai!
Photo courtesy of Castle & Cooke Resorts
Stables at Koele
Welcome to the Koele corral! Mosey on down to the Stables at Koele where instructors will teach you how to ride horseback on the most gentle, well-trained and kid-friendly horses on Lanai.
