Molokai Beaches
The island of Molokai has a coastline of about 88 miles (142 km). Molokai beaches are never crowded and most are rather deserted since the island is home to just a little over 7,400 residents. Also, Molokai is still off the beaten path (it hasn't been discovered by too many visitors yet).
Most beaches on Molokai are rocky and have an offshore reef. However, one of the longest white-sand beaches in the entire state of Hawaii is located on Molokai's west shore – Papohaku Beach. Other sandy beaches can be found on the island's east shore, such as Murphy's Beach and Halawa Beach Park, as well as here and there in other parts of the island. Beach sand in Hawaii comes in all kinds of shapes and colors. Read more about Hawaiian beach sand composition.
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Awahua Beach is located on Molokai's Kalaupapa Peninsula. It is a picturesque beach, backed by lush vegetation and the world's tallest sea cliffs. The beach is composed of dark detrital sand. Read More
Located on Molokai's west shore, Dixie Maru Cove is a protected and crescent-shaped white-sand beach at the head of a small bay. The cove is surrounded by lava outcroppings and is a nice place to enjoy the water. Read More
Comprised of two equally beautiful beaches, Kamaalaea Beach to the west and Kawili Beach to the east, Halawa Beach is located in gorgeous Halawa Bay on Molokai's east coast. Read More
Hale O Lono Beach
Hale O Lono, or "House of Lono," is a long and narrow white-sand beach on Molokai's south shore. It was once a heiau, or a place of worship, for Lono, who is the god of agriculture and fertility. Read More
Kakahaia Beach Park is a small roadside park located on Highway 450 on Molokai’s south coast and is also popularly known as the Kakahaia County Park and National Wildlife Refuge. It's a good place for bird watching. Read More
Kamiloloa Beach
Kamiloloa Beach is located on Molokai's south shore, about 1.5 miles (2.4 km) from Kaunakakai at the Hotel Molokai. There's a large barrier reef, so the ocean bottom is shallow, rocky and murky. Read More
Kaupoa Beach
Kaupoa Beach is made up of two beaches shaped like crescent moons and beautified by white sands, crystal clear waters and dark lava rocks. Numerous shipwrecks have occurred in this area in the past. Read More
Kepuhi Beach
Kepuhi Beach is a long and wide sandy beach with azure blue waters. It offers scenic views of Kaiaka Rock on its southern end, which was once the location of a heiau (Hawaiian temple). Read More
Kiowea Beach
Kiowea Beach Park is located on a famous coconut grove, known as Kapuaiwa, on Molokai's south shore. In the past, there had been several freshwater springs in the park, but because of erosion, they are now located in the ocean offshore. Read More
Mo'omomi Beach and the surrounding area that extends inland feature one of the most impressive sand dunes in Hawaii. These massive sand dunes have been formed over centuries, extending inland for more than four miles in some areas. Read More
Murphy's Beach
Murphy's Beach is a narrow white-sand beach shaded by ironwood trees. The swimming conditions are fair and most suitable for children as the ocean bottom is shallow and rocky, with a few sandy patches inbetween. Read More
One Alii Beach Park is the site of over fifty ancient Hawaiian fishponds. However, all of these old ponds are in ruin today, covered by mud and hidden by mangrove trees. The beach has a fairly rocky and shallow ocean bottom. Read More
Spanning a distance of 2 miles (3.2 km) long and 100 yards (91 m) wide, Papohaku Beach is one of the longest and widest white-sand beaches in the Hawaiian Islands - a great place for a long shoreline stroll. Read More
Pohakumauliuli Beach
Located on Molokai's west shore, Pohakumauliuli Beach features two sandy beach coves and a few large tide pools. The remote coves are picturesque and nice spots for sunbathing or a picnic. Read More
Po'olau Beach
Po'olau Beach is a small sandy cove on Molokai's west shore, located south of the more popular Papohaku Beach. Parts of the beach as well as the nearshore ocean bottom are covered by lava rocks. Read More
Sandy Beach is a small roadside pocket of sand and one of the best swimming beaches on the island. The nearshore ocean bottom is deeper here, so it's easier to enter the water without having to walk on reef and rocks. Read More
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