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COFFEES OF HAWAII |
 If you’re an island traveler who also happens to be a coffee lover,
Molokai just might be the perfect place for you to visit. The small
island is home to "Coffees of Hawaii." With a 500-acre plantation
set up on Molokai, "Coffees of Hawaii" is committed to producing the
finest coffee: from Molokai Coffee, to Kona Coffee and in the near
future, Maui Coffee.
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FATHER DAMIEN CHURCH
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 If you're the kind of traveler who likes to pause for prayers and
serene moments while on your Molokai vacation, then a visit to
Father Damien's Church in Kalawao should be a required entry in your
travel itinerary.
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HALAWA VALLEY |
| Located in East Molokai, Halawa Valley is one of the island's top
recreational areas. It has everything you may ever want in a travel
spot: nice mountains to hike and camp in and beach parks to swim and
fish at.
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| ILIILIOPAE HEIAU
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| Iliiliopae Heiau, roughly meaning "Pebbles of Chief Pae" or "Temple
of the Shrimp," is an interesting place to visit on Molokai if you
want to learn more about the island's history. Originally built to
serve as a temple for sorcerers, the Iliiliopae Heiau is now known
as one of the largest and oldest religious sites in Hawaii.
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KALAUPAPA NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK |
 The Kalaupapa National Historical Park is a portal to a number of
historic sites on Molokai, such as the Kalawao Coast and the
Kalaupapa peninsula. Kalaupapa is the location of the former leprosy
settlement on the island. Until today, the
peninsula still houses survivors of leprosy,
also known as Hansen's disease.
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| KAMAKOU PRESERVE
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| The Kamakou Preserve on Molokai is a
3,000-acre hidden sanctuary that shelters a rich
rainforest of over 250 species of Hawaiian
flowers. If you want to take your time
appreciating the beauty of the preserve, sign up
for one of the monthly hikes that the staff of
the National Conservancy in Hawaii offers.
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| KAPUAIWA GROVE
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 Kapuaiwa Grove on Molokai is one of Hawaii’s
oldest coconut groves. The first coconuts were
planted here in the 1860s by King Kamehameha V.
Back then, coconut trees encompassed about ten
acres of land. Today, only about some hundred of
coconut trees remain at the grove.
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MOLOKAI PLUMERIAS |
| Molokai Plumerias, located on Molokai, have
been growing Hawaii’s Aloha flower since 1982.
They are the largest plumeria grower in Hawaii.
When you visit the farm, you can sign up for an
afternoon tour, on which you’ll learn all about
plumerias, how the farm works and about the
importance of this flower to Hawaiian culture.
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| MOLOKAI WAR MEMORIAL
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| From afar, the Molokai War Memorial will
strike you as a regular park. But a closer look
will open your eyes to the memorial cannons and
marble monuments that represent tombstones. The
names of those who have died in the wars are
engraved in the stone. These are Molokai
citizens' names, forever remembered by their
people.
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PALAAU STATE PARK
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 About three miles north of Kualapuu and at the end of Kalae Highway
lies the beautiful 234-acre Palaau State Park. One of the best sites
to visit on the island of Molokai, the Palaau State Park is
comprised of pasture lands. In the forest, you will find ironwood,
eucalyptus and koa – a scene that is very attractive to any nature
lover.
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PURDY'S NATURAL MACADAMIA NUT FARM
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 Crack the mac. This is a phrase that you
have to know if you're planning on visiting the
island of Molokai. A favorite attraction among
many Molokai visitors is Purdy's Natural
Macadamia Nut Farm. Let the owners Tuddie and
Kammy Purdy teach you how to "crack a mac" or
simply how to pry open a macadamia nut.
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