Pohaku Mauliuli Beach Photos
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Pohaku Mauliuli Beach, Molokai
Located on Molokai’s west shore, Pohaku Mauliuli Beach consists of two white-sand beach coves and a few large tide pools. The remote coves are good spots for sunbathing, but the swimming conditions are poor due to strong currents. Also, there are some large boulders right at the water’s edge which can pose a hazard during times of high surf.
The nearby hill is a large cinder cone called Pohaku Mauliuli, which means “black rock” in the Hawaiian language. The cinder rock is quite loose in some parts and occasionally falls off into the sand below. The base of the hill is therefore not a good spot for walking or sunbathing and should be avoided.
Pohaku Mauliuli Beach is also known as Make Horse Beach. In the past, when there was a ranch on Molokai's west shore, an old horse fell off the cliff here and died on the beach. In the Hawaiian language, "make" means dead.
Pohaku Mauliuli Beach Overview
- Two white-sand beach coves and a few large tide pools
- Good spot for sunbathing, but poor swimming conditions
Location: Lio Pl., Maunaloa, Hawaii 96770
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