Kamiloloa Beach

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Kamiloloa Beach

Kamiloloa Beach is a narrow south Molokai shoreline near Hotel Molokai, known for reef views, fishing, palm trees, quiet scenery and poor swimming conditions.

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Kamiloloa Beach, Molokai

Kamiloloa Beach is located on Molokai's south shore, about 1.5 miles (2.4 km) from Kaunakakai at the Hotel Molokai. Offshore is a large barrier reef and the nearshore ocean bottom is shallow and rocky and the water is murky, so swimming or snorkeling aren't possible here. Kamiloloa's water is brown, rather than blue.

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Location, Parking and Directions

Kamiloloa Beach is located along Kamehameha V Highway in Kaunakakai, HI 96748, fronting the Hotel Molokai area on Molokai's south shore. The beach is about 1.5 miles from central Kaunakakai. Access is convenient from the highway, but the shoreline is narrow, rocky and not suitable for swimming.

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Where is Kamiloloa Beach located?

Kamiloloa Beach is located along Kamehameha V Highway in Kaunakakai, fronting the Hotel Molokai area on Molokai's south shore.

Is Kamiloloa Beach good for swimming?

No. Kamiloloa Beach is not a good swimming beach because the nearshore ocean bottom is shallow, rocky and uneven, and the water is often murky.

Can you snorkel at Kamiloloa Beach?

Snorkeling is not recommended at Kamiloloa Beach because visibility is usually poor and the rocky shallow bottom makes water entry difficult.

What is Kamiloloa Beach best for?

Kamiloloa Beach is best for fishing, photography, sunrise views, short shoreline walks and quiet relaxation near Hotel Molokai.

What facilities are available at Kamiloloa Beach?

Kamiloloa Beach has no public beach facilities and no lifeguards. Nearby services are associated with the Hotel Molokai area.