One Ali'i Beach Park

One Ali'i Beach Park is a spacious south Molokai coastal park near Kaunakakai, with two adjoining sections, royal-sands history, grassy open areas, monuments and rocky water that is poor for swimming.

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One Ali'i Beach Park, Molokai

Located on Molokai's south shore, One Ali'i Beach Park has two spacious sections (I and II), which are located next to each other on Kamehameha Highway (coming from Kaunakakai, Section II is first).

The beach in both areas is narrow and the nearshore ocean bottom is shallow and rocky and the water murky, so the swimming conditions are poor. The beach park is mainly visited by fishermen and picnickers. There is enough space for family gatherings, and the large lawns are good for ball games.

In the Hawaiian language, oneali'i means "royal sands." The beach park is named after an ancient Hawaiian fishpond. Ali'i Fishpond is located at the west end of Section II, but it is not accessible from the beach park because of thick vegetation.

Two stone monuments in the park mark the 75th and 100th anniversaries of Japanese immigration to Hawaii.

Key Features

Spacious south Molokai coastal park near Kaunakakai
Two adjoining sections known as One Ali'i I and One Ali'i II
Located along East Kamehameha V Highway
One Ali'i means royal sands in Hawaiian
The park name is connected with an ancient fishpond near the area
Ali'i Fishpond is near the west end of Section II but is not accessible from the beach park
Two stone monuments honor Japanese immigration anniversaries in Hawaii
The beach areas are narrow, with shallow rocky nearshore water
Murky water and rocks make swimming conditions poor
Large open park setting gives the shoreline a quiet local feel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is One Ali'i Beach Park located?

One Ali'i Beach Park is located at 450 East Kamehameha V Highway in Kaunakakai on Molokai's south shore.

Is One Ali'i Beach Park good for swimming?

No. The nearshore bottom is shallow and rocky, and the water can be murky.

What are One Ali'i I and One Ali'i II?

They are the two adjoining sections of One Ali'i Beach Park, located side by side along Kamehameha V Highway.

What does One Ali'i mean?

One Ali'i means royal sands in Hawaiian. The park name is also connected with an ancient fishpond near the area.

What monuments are at One Ali'i Beach Park?

Two stone monuments mark the 75th and 100th anniversaries of Japanese immigration to Hawaii.