"Molokai: An Island Lost in Time" Top 5 Page for this destination Molokai by Stephen-KarenConn

Molokai Travel Guide: 108 reviews and 166 photos

Kalawao Bay on Molokai's Rugged North Shore

Tourists flock to Oahu and Maui by the hundreds of thousands. A relative handful of intrepid travelers venture to Molokai. With only two hotels and scant restaurants, Molokai has a totally different feel from the touristy glitz of it's better known neighbor islands. On the entire island there is not a single traffic light, nor is there a single building with an elevator in it. If you like bright lights, noise, and 24/7 action, stay in Waikiki. For those who want to experience the old Hawaii - the way it used to be - come to Molokai, "The Forbidden Isle."

Karen and I chose this as the last stop of our three island November trip, and it was without doubt our favorite. We only had four days here; four months would not have been too much.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Few commercial establishments.
Cons:Subway is the only fast food place on the island.
In a nutshell:Uncomercialized Hawaii without all the crowds.

Last visit to Molokai: Nov 2003
Intro Updated Apr 17, 2004
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Our Tour Bus at Kalaupapa National Historic Site - Molokai

Kalaupapa National Historic Park Things to Do (4)

One of the more difficult National Park sites to reach in the U.S., Kalaupapa may be visited only by persons 16 and... more travel advice

The Kalaupapa Peninsula from the Sea Cliffs - Molokai

Kalaupapa Lookout Things to Do (4)

This dramatic point in the Palaau State Park offers a spectacular view of the Kalaupapa Peninsula. A "leper" colony,... more travel advice

One of 26 Switchbacks on the Kalapapa Trail - Molokai

Kalaupapa Mule Ride Things to Do (4)

No roads lead to Kalaupapa. In fact, this remote pennisula is a County to itself, Kalawao," totally seperate from Maui... more travel advice

Pala'au State Park Things to Do (4)

In the high country on the north end of Molokai we reveled in the cool misty pines that comprise Pala'au State Park.... more travel advice

Hotels (1)
The Best View in Paradise

Restaurants (1)
Eating Is an Adventure on Molokai

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starship Jun 3, 2008 at 6:58 PM

Your Kalaupapa Mule ride made me jittery;it reminded me of riding in Arizona recently. I've ridden alot myself, but a bad trail is a bad trail. I was truly grateful to several horses & their inate wisdom for carrying me through it all safely! Nice page.
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sourbugger Mar 17, 2008 at 2:36 PM

phallic rock ? well at least it's always hard i suppose !
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RickinDutch Dec 7, 2005 at 3:55 PM

Molokai"i Mo' Betta!! Glad to hear they brought the mule ride back - great experience, bith the ride and the colony.
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807Wheaton Oct 28, 2005 at 9:14 PM

Oh, wow! What a neat little trip to Molokai tonight. Thanks so much for your comments about my Augusta page. I have had a lot of fun with it! Enjoy your Hawaii trip! Marcia
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cnango Jun 29, 2005 at 10:39 PM

I love your Molokai tips your writng style is great and the pictures are beautiful, GREAT JOB. I have been to the other Islands so many times but your pages convince me we should wait no more to get to Molokai.
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keida84 Feb 2, 2005 at 7:04 PM

Your Molokai pages are great. I have added some tips to my travel guide. Been to Hawaii too numerous to count but not Molokai soon...soon.
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aloha088 Sep 27, 2004 at 7:17 AM

Hi Stephen, what a wonderful Molokai page... I loved Molokai because there were hardly any tourists. There is a Subway? we only found KFC in Maunaloa :-)
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deecat Sep 13, 2004 at 10:04 PM

Stephen, what a lovely, genuine tribute to Molokai. Bittersweet information about Kalaupapa National Historic Park. Condo sounds wonderful, and the beach looks like Paradise, indeed.
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kyoub Jul 29, 2004 at 7:44 PM

Thank you for the great tips. I am thinking of going to Molokai next time.
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JetlagCity Jul 23, 2004 at 6:59 PM

Nice page on this very special place! I'm so scared of heights we walked down the trail to Kalaupapa (I couldn't trust a mule!)!