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Moloka'i

The Friendly Isle — Hawaii's most Hawaiian island. Kalaupapa Peninsula and the world's tallest sea cliffs.

Illustrative island scene, Hawaiʻi
Illustrative view of Hawaiʻi.

Culture and history

Considered the birthplace of hula. Community actively resists resort development.

Nature and conservation

South shore has the longest continuous fringing reef in the US. No traffic lights.

When to go

The best months are April to October.

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Where to stay on Moloka'i

Hotel Moloka'i

Hotel Molokai is on Kamiloloa Beach just outside Kaunakakai, the small main town of Molokai, with rooms, suites and bungalows in low...

$$ (Moderate) beachfront remote Mana A+ (AI estimate)

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