MOLOKA'I GUIDE

MOLOKA'I: AN ISLE FOR THE PERFECT GETAWAY
From the air, the island looks more rugged than the Hawaii of slick brochures and glossy magazines. But the sun kisses its sands just as warmly, and its palm trees stretch skyward just as majestically. Yet, Moloka’i is largely untouched ... More

PURDY'S: NATURAL MACADAMIA NUTS
If you simply want to satisfy a craving for macadamia nuts, grab a bag from Friendly Market in Kaunakakai. But if you want a macadamia experience, head to Purdy’s Nut Farm ... More

MOLOKA'I PLUMERIAS
A mound of yellow and white flowers sits on the plastic table, their gentle perfume wafting through the small room. I pierce the center of a delicate plumeria bud with a needle threaded with string. Within minutes ... More

ALI'I FISHPOND
In the 13th century, when wealth was associated with food production, Hawaiians considered Moloka’i the richest of the islands because of its 60 fish ponds. They produced an overabundance of seafood. A visit to one of the few ... More

A SISTER FINDS HER SOUL ON MOLOKA'I
Moloka’i lured African-American Chef Mia Gaines-Alt to its tranquil shores five years ago, and she has never looked back. The Oakland, California native garnered national acclaim as a contestant on the second season of Top Chef ... More

WHERE TO STAY AND EAT ON MOLOKA'I
Moloka’i boasts a single hotel, one that embodies the character of the “most Hawaiian” of the islands. Hotel Moloka’i is a Polynesian retreat, a compound of thatch-roofed accommodations perched ... More

FACTS & TRAVEL TIPS
At 38 miles long by 26 miles tall and totaling 260 square miles, Moloka'i is the 5th largest Hawaiian island. Only 25 miles from Oahu, the lights of Honolulu ... More