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Molokai is known as the “Friendly Isle” and has a very small town appeal. There isn’t much on Molokai. There are no skyscrapers or mecca malls found on this island, but you will find down to earth people who are full of Aloha. The tallest thing on Molokai are the palm trees. Molokai has no traffic lights, fast food restaurants or elevators. The 7,400 residents are very happy with their simple and laid back lifestyle. Molokai residents are very welcoming to visitors so you are sure to feel at home while visiting.
Molokai is only 36 mile from end to end, so exploring the island is also simple. The northern coast features the world’s tallest sea cliffs. Kamakou Preserve is a hiker’s paradise—a picturesque mountain forest filled with endangered native plants and rare birds. Pala‘au State Park is a good spot for camping as well as the home of Kauleonanahoa, the legendary “Phallic Rock.” Kaunakakai, the island’s only town of real size, offers some intriguing mom-and-pop shops for visitors. And out west is Kaluako‘i, Molokai’s principal resort area. The longest beach in Hawaii is on Molokai. Papohaku Beach takes up 3 miles of Molokai’s coastline.
Molokai is considered by many Hawaiians to be the birthplace of the hula. It is said that Laka, the goddess of the hula, gave birth to the Hawaiian dance on a sacred hill in Ka‘ana. The hill is also said to be the site of the original school where the ancients learned hula of every kind.
Vacationing on Molokai isn’t for those who only enjoy the action of the modern world. This is an island where time almost stands still and all your worries seem light years away. This is one of Hawaii’s sweet treasures that many visitors never get to enjoy.