Hoolehua Things to Do

This is one of Molokai's main attractions, located off the southern shore of Molokai. Measuring 28 miles from tip to toe, it is Hawaii's only barrier reef. There are two ways to see this reef: from a distance or up close and pe... more

Hiking trails, lookout spots and an ancient fertility shrine can be found in this park. It's located on the northern side of Moloka'i, in between Kualapu'u Town and Kalaupapa State Park. Hiking trails lead to the Kalaupapa Look... more

Wind your way down a three-mile switchback trail from the top of the world's highest sea cliffs (1,700 feet) to the historic Kalaupapa peninsula on an amiable, sure-footed mule. Since the mid-1800s the site on the North Shore h... more

This contest has been an annual event for the past half-century. When it started, hardly anyone thought that it was even possible to cross the Kaiwi Channel (from Honolulu to Moloka'i) in a canoe. A few rugged canoers made the... more

The tiny village of Maunaloa may look like it's caught in a time warp, but it boasts its very own modern multiplex movie theater. The theater is housed in the same kind of building as every other major business in Maunaloa: a g... more

Quiet and stately, Maunaloa Dining Room is consistent with the overall look of the Molokai Ranch Lodge. Waiters are friendly but display a slightly more polished style than at other island restaurants. The decor has its roots i... more

Macadamia nut trees are not native to Hawaii, but were brought here in the late 1800s from Australia. Originally a one-acre grove of 50 trees planted in the 1920s, this farm has expanded to become a working enterprise involving... more

For vegetarians and anyone desiring healthy food, try this tiny cafe, located at the edge of downtown in a funky white tin shack with a bright green door. The vegetarian lunch bar serves many low-fat sandwiches, salads and burr... more

If you love the smell of fresh bread and pastries baking, visit this historic venue. The bakery, founded in 1922 by Fred and Shigeo Kanemitsu, was originally based in a shack in Manila Camp. After moving to the downtown locatio... more

This company flies people to and from the famed, isolated settlement of Kalaupapa, where Father Damien presided over a leper colony in the 19th century. Ground tours are offered at the destination, or people can opt for an air... more