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Molokai Guide Map

MOLOKAI MANA’O Molokai is a friendly and family-oriented is- It has pheasants, wild turkeys and mongooses roaming in the arid cli-
land that has deep connections with its Hawaiian ancestors and their mate.
living Kupuna. Respect is a way of life on Molokai. While visitors
are openly welcomed here, it would be wise to first understand the DIXIE MARU BEACH This is a tinybeach in a sheltered cove at the
ways of Molokai. Unlike the visitor industry on the larger Hawai- end of the road. Dixie Maru is a marvelous place to swim and watch
ian Islands, Molokai has preserved its true Hawaiian culture. More the sunset.
than one third of this island’s residents have over 50% Hawaiian
blood. Molokai folks will farm, fish, hunt and gather many of their PAPOHAKU BEACH This two-mile long beach is one of the biggest
basic needs and they enjoy this lifestyle. To become a resort island is and most beautiful in Hawaii. Here you will find a beach park with
not a Molokai goal. Many of the amenities and the services found in showers, camping and picnic grounds.
other resort locations are simply not offered on Molokai. Visitors to
Molokai need to understand that here you will find authentic Hawai- SCUBA DIVING Molokai waters offer some of the best scuba div-
ian culture, a rural lifestyle, and the many, many fun things to see and ing experiences in all of Hawaii. The longest shoreline barrier reef
do depicted on this map. But here you will need to slow down, be in Hawaii is on Molokai’s South Shore, with blue holes and reef walls
less demanding, and respect the Molokai way of life. Molokai is the for experienced divers. Molokai’s famous “Backside” or North Shore
real deal. You are visiting the true Hawaii. Please enjoy and respect is available in favorable summer conditions only, and is rarely dived.
Molokai and her people. The Eastern End of Molokai features noteworthy diving in pristine
conditions, but amongst real ammunition left over from Navy target
WHALE WATCHING The South Shore is the best place to watch for practice. Custom adventures and even first-time scuba lessons can be
Humpback Whales that visit, play and give birth in Hawaiian waters arranged with Molokai Fish and Dive, which is the only PADI Dive
from December until May. Any fishing or sailing charter boats can Shop on the island. (808) 553-5926
take you whale watching. Contact Molokai Fish and Dive at (808)
553-5926 or Molokai Outdoors at (808) 553-4477. KALAUPAPA MULE RIDE One on the world’s most spectacular and
scenic rides is via Molokai Mule Rides (800) 567-7550, down the trail
KALUAKOI Once a major resort area, Kaluakoi features a beautiful to join with Damien Tours (808) 567-6088 on the Peninsula.
golf course, condominiums and a defunct hotel.
KALAUPAPA OVERLOOK From here there is a great view of Kalau-
PAPOHAKU RANCH LANDS An expanse of land above Papohaku papa Peninsula, and the dramatic coastline below. Interpretive signs
Beach has paved roads, utilities and fire hydrants for future houses. tell you the story of Kalaupapa Peninsula.