Kaupoa Beach Photos
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Kaupoa Beach, Molokai
Located on the west shore of Molokai, Kaupoa Beach is made up of two beaches shaped like crescent moons and beautified by white sands, crystal clear waters and dark lava rocks. The two beaches are divided by a rocky outcrop in the center. The inshore ocean bottom is mostly sandy, but drops quickly do overhead depths.
The swimming and snorkeling conditions are excellent here, especially in the summer months when the waters are usually calm. You can meet a variety of marine life up close as you explore the many tide pools on the beach. During the winter months when the surf is up, swimming is not recommended because the water can get turbulent.
There are no public facilities here. However, a nearby beach village provides a secluded retreat venue. The "Kaupoa Beach Village" features tent-a-lows on wooden platforms all over the grass-covered lawn of the village. The place is highly recommended for workshops and reflective activities.
Numerous shipwrecks have occurred in this area in the past. One of them was the Carrier Dove, an American four-masted, 800-ton cargo ship, which was on its way from Tonga to Canada. On November 4, 1921, the ship hit the rocky coast near Kaupoa Beach at night and broke up within just a few hours. The Carrier Dove had an interesting history. Before her final day, she had survived violent storms, pirate attacks and two former groundings.
Kaupoa Beach Overview
- Two sandy beaches on Molokai's west shore
- Good swimming and snorkeling when the ocean is calm
- Nearby beach village has tent-a-lows, ideal for workshops and reflective activities
Location: Kaupoa Beach Rd., Maunaloa, Hawaii 96770
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