Lanai attractions
The island of Lanai is the smallest of the main Hawaiian Islands (excluding Niihau and Kahoolawe) as well as the least populated one. There is just one small town in the center of the island, where not much is going on. But that’s the whole point of coming here – to see a Hawaiian island that doesn’t know crowds, traffic or stress.
Some people who come to Lanai don’t bother doing any sightseeing because they think there is nothing there. But it all depends on how you define “nothing.” Sure, you won’t find shopping malls or entertainment complexes.
However, what you will find is some of the most remote beaches in Hawaii, where sea turtles feel comfortable to sun themselves right on the beach, ancient Hawaiian petroglyphs (rock carvings), mysterious locations, such as the Garden of the Gods, and scenic hiking trails. Man-made attractions include two renowned championship golf courses. Below is a list of some of the best things to do on Lanai.
Lanai things to do and see
| GARDEN
OF THE GODS |
| Legend shrouds the mystic rock formations that make up the Garden of the Gods, located about seven miles (11 km) north of Lanai City. Known to locals as Keahikawelo, the Garden is a vast expanse featuring large boulders in a spectrum of red, orange, purple and earthen colors, scattered so perfectly that you’d think they were placed here by hand.
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| HALULU
HEIAU |
| The Halulu Heiau is one of the most impressive archaeological sites on Lanai. Take a nature walk amidst ancient stone walls and bask in the pristine beauty of a well-preserved Hawaiian place of worship. The heiau makes a stunning presence with its stark color and intricate construction, set against the peaceful backdrop of the seaside village of Kaunolu on Lanai's south shore.
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| KANEPUU
PRESERVE |
| Kanepuu Preserve, located near the center of the island of Lanai, is a vast garden of rare flowers and native birds. This 590-acre (2.4 sq. km) lot is home to one of the world’s most fragile ecosystems, where dozens of native plants and avian fauna can be seen. Some of these plants, such as the Hawaiian gardenia, are highly endangered and can be found nowhere else on Earth.
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| KAUMALAPAU
HARBOR |
| This harbor is Lanai’s principal commercial seaport. It used to be a busy port during the island’s pineapple-growing period, when pineapple was exported. Today, Kaumalapau is a rather quiet harbor. It is surrounded by dramatic sea cliffs, which rise to heights of 1000 feet (305 m), making it an impressive sunset-viewing location.
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| LANAI
ART CENTER |
 Art buffs exploring Lanai won’t have a lot of luck: there’s
only one multicultural community arts program on the island. But the
Lanai Art Center more than makes up for it with its impressive collection
of local and international art, year-round exhibits and frequent
cultural events.
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| MANELE
HARBOR |
 Manele Harbor, located on Lanai’s south shore, has the only public boat harbor on the island. Visitors who take the ferry from Lahaina on neighboring Maui arrive here (five times daily), as well as a few fishing and snorkeling tour boats.
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| MUNRO
TRAIL |
| The most popular hike on Lanai is the 7-mile (11 km) long Munro Trail, which leads up to Lanaihale, the highest peak on the island, at an altitude of 3,366 feet (1,026 m). This is the only spot in the state of Hawaii from where one can see five other Hawaiian Islands. The trail is a one-lane dirt road that is accessible by foot, bike or four-wheel drive.
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