Molokai Sacred Places

Below is a list of sacred places on Molokai, also known as the "Friendly Isle."

Halawa Valley

Location: Located on the northeastern side of the island of Molokai, at the end of Highway 450.

Facts: The valley is the place where many people lived and worked in the fields in the old times. There are several ancient temples that can be found here.

Ililiopae Heiau

Location: Approximately 16 miles east of Kaunakakai on Highway 450.

Facts: Ililiopae Heiau was once the place where human sacrifices took place. The heiau is one of Hawaii’s largest in Hawaii. The area around the Ililiopae Heiau is privately owned and to visit the heiau you need to get a permission from the owners.

Kaiaka Rock

Location: Kepuhi Beach on the west side of Molokai, near the Kaluakoi Golf Course.

Facts: Kaiaka Rock was used for educational purposes. It was the study ground of Hawaiian priests. Today, the place is almost vanished, but not the energy “mana” that you can still feel in the air.

Kauleonanahoa

Location: Palaau State Park, close to the Ironwood Hills Golf Club.

Facts: This is a big rock with a very interesting shape. The shape is natural with a little bit of human touch. Go and see it and you will understand why it has been a fertility temple for hundreds of years.