Moloaa at a Glance
Moloaa, meaning “matted root” in the Hawaiian language,
is quaint and secluded beach community located in the northern
coastline of Kauai County approximately 3.41 km from Lihue
Airport. The place is located halfway between Anahola and
Kilauea; Anahola is 3.9 miles away while Kilauea is 4.9
miles distant. There are still a few homes in Moloaa. Largely
undeveloped, this small residential area which encompasses
a secluded valley, golden and white sand beaches, tropical
and organic gardens, jungle-like landscapes, and sea water
with various shades of blue. Still, real estate in Moloaa
is growing, and Moloaa offers oceanfront condos, villas,
beach cottages, and rental properties. Activities in Moloaa
include snorkeling, scuba diving, parasailing, beachcombing,
and kayaking. Birds are also copious here, with some species
seen only in this pristine valley on the northern part of
Kauai.
Moloaa is a peaceful rural community centered around
the Moloaa Valley and the Moloaa Bay, a pristine yet quite
unknown double crescent-shaped beach which was the setting
for the pilot episode of Gilligan’s Island. A 200-mile stream
that meanders the valley, cuts across Moloaa Bay, and meets
the sea. A coastal hiking trail that runs along Moloaa Bay
has also been recently discovered. Other highlights of the
place include the Moloaa Valley Garden, a tropically landscaped
valley that has been developed into a botanical garden,
and the Moloa’a Sunrise Fruit Stand that offers organic
smoothies, salads, and vegetarian sandwiches.
Much of the land covering Moloaa have been designated
as Hawaiian Homelands, or areas reserved for housing of
indigenous Hawaiian residents.
Moloaa in Bullet Points
Moloaa Location
Kauai
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73°F
Windchill:
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Location: Anahola, HI, US
Wind: 14 mph NE
Humidity: 64%
Visibility: 0.1 mi
Pressure: 30.09 in rising
Sunrise: 6:48 am
Sunset: 5:46 pm
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Sat
Hi: 76°F
Low: 68°F
Scattered Showers
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Sun
Hi: 75°F
Low: 68°F
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