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PENGUIN BANKS Since ancient times, triplex cinema. The town is headquarters
Hawaiians have been fishing this rich for Molokai Ranch.
undersea shelf that extends 27 miles CHURCH ROW On the Mauka side of the
westward from Hale o Lono Harbor.
highway across from the Kapuaiwa
HALE O LONO HARBOR translates into Coconut Grove, churchgoers of many
"House of Lono." Lono was one of four denominations have chapels to visit for
gods brought to Hawaii by ancient their Sabbath and other services and
Tahitians. The harbor has a breakwater. events. Visitors are welcome.
This site is the start of Outrigger Canoe ROYAL COCONUT GROVE The
Races to Oahu. The women compete in Kapuaiwa Grove, planted by King
the Na Wahine O Ke Kai race in Kamehameha V in the 1860's has over
September, and the men compete in the 1000 palm trees. This landmark is one of
Molokai Hoe race in October. Teams the few remaining royal coconut groves
from 55 countries have competed.
left in Hawaii.
MAUNALOA VOLCANO erupted out of KAUNAKAKAI TOWN Molokai's main
the sea about 1.5 million years ago to form town has barely changed in 100 years.
Molokai's West End. The area was known Enjoy a walk on Ala Malama Street where
for adze quarries, and holua slides.
there are shops with unusual souvenirs
MOLOKAI RANCH At this cattle ranch and restaurants with delicious dishes. On
visitors can have all sorts of fun, including Saturday there is an outdoor market full of
an equestrian outing with Hawaii's wonderful Hawaiian produce and goods.
original cowboys, the Paniolos, or While you are there, be sure to "talk story"
mountain biking on over 100 miles of with local folks.
trails. The Ranch features the Molokai BIRTHPLACE OF THE HULA Puunana
Cultural Center, which is a fantastic in Kaana is the historic birthplace of the
museum, plus shoreside camping, and Hula. A celebration of Hula called Ka
luxurious lodging.
Hula Piko occurs here in the third
MAUNALOA TOWN is the only town in weekend of May when the people of
west Molokai. Dole Plantation left Molokai celebrate this historic legacy.
Maunaloa in 1975 after 50 years of Visitors are welcome!
pineapple production here. Visitors shop THE ROUNDUP Advanced boat dive.
at the General Store, The Big Wind Kite Open ocean access to a sand spike area.
Factory, Dolly Hale, and Blue Nalu, plus Roundup features a roundup of pelagic
eat at restaurants, and catch a movie at the species, including tiger sharks, cruising in
