Maunaloa, Molokai
Maunaloa is a small plantation village in upcountry Molokai, near the island's western end. From this upcountry setting, you can see a long stretch of Molokai's south shore. Maunaloa has a post office, a small supermarket, a gallery and a gift shop, the Big Wind Kite Factory, where you can find colorful hand-made kites.
Many Maunaloa residents used to work at Molokai Ranch, which closed in March 2008. The ranch was the largest employer on the island. It operated a hotel (Molokai Lodge), the Kaupoa Beach Village, the Kaluakoi Golf Course, the Maunaloa gas station, movie theatre and cattle ranch. When the company ceased all operations on Molokai, it closed all of these businesses and 120 workers were laid off.
The closure followed opposition to a plan for 200 upscale residential homes on 613 acres at La'au Point, Molokai's southwestern tip. Molokai Ranch then ceased operations, and many Maunaloa residents had to look for work elsewhere.
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Location, Parking and Directions
Maunaloa is located in west Molokai, inland from the coast near the island's western end. From Kaunakakai, follow Maunaloa Highway west toward the village. Roads from this area continue toward Papohaku Beach, Kepuhi Beach and other west Molokai shoreline stops.
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Maunaloa Photos
Photos show Maunaloa village, local homes, the general store, post office, school, town streets, plantation-era buildings, cattle and west Molokai scenery.
