Beaches of Molokai

Molokai's beaches are very diverse, ranging from the sweet, calm, romantic, sandy beaches of the northwest coast to vast rocky expanses where one can gaze with awe at the power of the crashing waves against the east coast.  Halawa Bay, on Molokai's far east end, is known as the best all-around beach on the island.  The people of Moloka'i tend to gather at the vast beaches at the northwest corner of the island, such as Papohaku and Kepuhui Beaches. 

The beaches here are very secluded, as Molokai's tourist population is a fraction of that of the larger islands.  For those of you who prefer the all-over tan, there are no designated nude beaches on Moloka'i, but the public beaches, such as Papohaku, are vast, offering a huge selection of secluded areas.

Halawa Bay, Pohakuloa Point, Moomomi Beach, and Kepuhi Beach offer good surfing, and Kawakiu Beach has huge waves in the winter months for you experts out there.  Halawa Bay probably offers the best snorkeling, while Moomomi Beach and Kawakiu Beach are also quite good. 

For more information about the beaches of Moloka'i, visit the links in the table below.