Here’s how to spend a perfect day on Molokai, Hawaii’s fifth-largest island.
Ah, Hawaii the land of luaus, mai tais, too-good-to-be-truebeaches, and so much more.
At 38 miles long and 10 miles across, Molokai is Hawaii’s fifth-largest island.
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Here, there are no large resorts, no over-touristed beaches, and essentially no commercial vibes.
Here’s how to spend the perfect day on Molokai.
Do some voluntourism at Mokio Preserve.
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Spanning 1,718 acres, the Mokio Preserve is a nature lover’s paradise.
Try Molokai hot bread.
No visit to Molokai is complete without trying hot bread.
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Send your loved ones coconut mail.
Why send a typical postcard when you could mail a coconut?
Choose a coconut from the bins and decorate it with the colorful pens provided.
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Then, address it, add some stamps, and the coconut will be sent out for delivery.
(The coconut is free, you just pay shipping.)
Get outside.
With 88 miles of coastline, Molokai has some stellar outdoor activities on offer.
Head out for a canoe ride with the Wa’akapaemua Canoe Club and race other teams around the bay.
And don’t forget to watch for fish and sea turtles lazing beneath your boat.
Molokai is also home to Hawaii’s longest continuous fringing reef a coral reef close to the shore.
Have lunch and drinks with a view.
Looking for a place to enjoy a cocktail or some lunch?
Check outHotel Molokai, a favorite for locals and visitors alike for more than 50 years.
The oceanside Hiro’s Ohana Grill makes a tasty mai tai and serves fresh seafood specials every day.
you might’t go wrong with the ahi poke bowl paired with a salad and papaya seed dressing.
Another great option isPaddlers Restaurant and Bar, with a full bar and delicious grub.
