Moloka‘i

Mālama Moloka‘i Culture

Aloha kekahi i kekahi; aloha is reciprocal. Come with respect for Moloka‘i island, the people, lifestyle and culture. Moloka‘i was known as Moloka‘i Pule O‘o, Moloka‘i of the potent prayers, and the spirit carries on in the land today. Bring positive intentions to the places you visit and be observant of the spiritual signs that warn or welcome you. Give back to the community through your support of Moloka‘i’s local economy or volunteering. Moloka‘i invites you to leave this special place better than when you arrived.

Safety

Fishing

Cast off from Kaunakakai pier, the longest wharf in the islands. Great for both first-time and experienced anglers!

Golfing

Tee off at the relaxed, plantation-style, ninehole Ironwood Hills Golf Course for fantastic views of Moloka‘i’s scenery.

Snorkeling and Diving

Experience the island’s longest, continuous, fringing reef up close and see natural coral and reef fish in gentle waters. Make arrangements and find safety tips through the activities desk in Kaunakakai or online.

Moloka‘i Lifestyle

Moloka‘i is an island of majority Native Hawaiians who have lived on this island for generations, where the preservation of their pure and simple regenerative lifestyle is an important priority. Visitors are encouraged to embrace local wisdom on your visit: don’t change Moloka‘i, instead let Moloka‘i change you.

Moloka‘i residents encourage visitors to take guided tours with Moloka‘i-owned activity providers, friends or family. Stay on paved roads and do not venture off the beaten path on your own. Kapu means to keep out, so do not enter places where you see these signs. Moloka‘i beaches may be secluded, but many have strong currents or undertow and there are no lifeguards. Share the local respect and reverence for the ocean’s majestic power by being careful and alert.