Facts: Population 7,404, Area 260 sq. miles
The "Friendly Isle" has diversified agriculture, ranching, tourism and the world's highest sea cliffs along its northern coast. On a 13-square-mile peninsula below high cliffs is Kalaupapa, the Hansen's Disease settlement, officially called Kalawao County, a National Historical Park.
Flower: White Kukui Blossom
Island Color: Green
1. Papohaku Beach Park
2. Big Wind Kite Factory
3. Kaupoa Beach
Photo courtesy of Ron Dahlquist
Papohaku Beach Park
At three miles long and 100 yards wide, Papohaku Beach is Hawaii's largest white-sand beach making it the perfect place for sun bathing, picnics, camping, sunset watching and kite flying! The beach has strong rip currents making it difficult for swimming
Photo courtesy of Ray Mains
Big Wind Kite Factory
Molokai's only kite shop, the Big Wind Kite Factory stocks the best and most colorful kites from dancing hula girls to pineapple windsocks to high-performance stunt kites. Tour the factory for a glimpse at expert kite-making techniques -- the owners even give free kite lessons!
Photo courtesy of the Molokai Visitors Association
Kaupoa Beach
At the end of a rocky shoreline is Kaupoa Beach, which is known as a great swimming spot when the waters are calm. Kaupoa's wide sandy beach is great for hours of sunbathing and fun tidal pool explorations.
Photo courtesy of Ron Dahlquist
Nene O Molokai
Nene O Molokai is a non-profit facility helping to sustain Hawaii's state bird, the nene, which is often referred to as the most endangered goose in the world! Visit the nene in its natural habitat while touring the facility's native plant and bird exhibits.
