Great beach for hiking, flying a kite or watching a sunset. The wind is usually pretty strong and will sand blast you. Swimming here is not recommended due to the strong current. Local surfers are used to it, but unless you’re familiar with the area - stay out of the water.

Huge sand beach with plenty of room. We were the only ones there in the middle of the day, but even with other people, there's plenty of room to spread out. If it's too windy though, the sand is so fine, it will feel like pellets hitting you so keep an eye on the wind. The water is fairly cold, potentially harsh, not always the best to swim in, especially for kids. But at times and in certain areas, it is safe to go in the water.

Fantastic long beach for walking. Water's too rough to recommend swimming though. Available bathrooms and a outdoor shower for rinsing off.

The widest, longest most deserted beach in all of Hawai'i. It's name refers to the giant slabs of stone that are just offshore, which are awesome to look at with a mask and snorkel, but don't go too far out the current is wicked. You can see Oahu at night from the beach there and deer and rabbits roam.

It was a mixture. It is very beautiful. But the only shade on the beach was riddled with thorns from thorn trees. The waves were too intense in late October for swimming. And the sand is that kind of sand that is hard to walk on.

Beautiful white sandy beach! Clear blue water! Absolutely paradise!

Wow this beach is the lost beautiful I've seen white sands blue water waves aren't that big but do t underestimate the under tow be safe when you out there

Do you like miles of pristine white sand and absolutely clear, turquoise water? If not, you'll hate it here. For me, this place is perfect. We went on a Thursday and were 3 of the 5 people on the beach at all. We went back in Saturday with the weekend "crowd"- I counted 20 people spread out along the more than 2 miles of beach. Reviews say the beach is unswimmable- we swam. There is an undertow, but it was nothing compared to any California beach I've been to. The water is crystal clear and breathtaking. There were locals swimming far out, children wading and a few snorkelers. The kids loved the crashing waves, and I liked that they were never more than knee high. It made it easy to supervise (no life guards on duty). We loved this beach. There are bathrooms with showers and a tree trunk shower, which we thought was very fun.

Located on an easy drive to the west side of Molokai. It was easily accessible and parking was ample and flat. We were the only people at the beach at noon on a weekday in March. This is not a swimable beach. Watch children closely. The waves are mezmerizing and clearly unpredictable. From the parking lot, it is an easy, short, level walk thru a beautiful shaded park with bathrooms, outdoor shower, picnic tables and charcoal grills. The sand is soft and squishy then slopes down toward the shoreline where the sand is firm and walkable. A few shells lay in the tide wash areas. Be careful of waves that wash away your footing. The colors of blue in the water are beautiful.

The beach park is a spacious area with grills and a few tables. Bathrooms are open but stalls have no doors. Showers available to wash off. You need a permit to camp overnight and can get that from Parks and Rec. There's a path to the beach that's easily accessible. Swim at your own risk. The water is known to be quite rough in this area.

Beautiful, empty beach with crushing waves. Not always safe to swim, but certainly a must do when in Moloka'i. Also recommend for sunset and stargazing.

Short hike to the lookout and to Phallic Rock. We went early in the am. The weather was cool and breezy.

What a gorgeous and breathtaking view! You can drive up to there too! If you want to get closer to view the Napali coast, you can walk partially on the trail, but it is very risky since it is slippery. If you’re up to it I think it’s totally worth it!

Great views and only a very short walk from the parking lot. Bring binoculars.

Currently the only way to see Kalaupapa. Also a short walk to the phallic rock.

So beautiful! Just a short walk from the parking lot to the lookout. The overlook is quite windy so take a light jacket. Such a gorgeous peaceful palace to visit.

The closest you can get to seeing it now that the roads and hikes are closed. Either way beautiful spot! Bring binos if you can!

Beautiful lookout! Love the information on the history of Father Damien and the leper colony. Unfortunately the north side is still shut down unless you fly, so this was the best opportunity to learn about the crazy history of what happened not even that long ago!

This is the best viewpoint on Molokai. The times we've been here the wind has been howling and the weather is moving over Kalaupapa. The sheerness of the cliff is so impressive, it's hard to imagine what kind of trail is required to safely get down. The trail from the parking lot to the lookout is short and easy, this is worth the visit while on Molokai.

Such beautiful views! You will be stauend, because this part of the Island you won't be able to access easily otherwise. Go and check out the phallic rock on the other side... definitely something to explore if you are already there! In case you need to use the bathroom: Very clean bathrooms!! Just a short drive from wherever you are, so why miss it! On the way back "post a nut" in the post office close to the airport (Post Office open: Mo-Fr).

This lookout is the best way to see the Kalaupapa Peninsula if you don't have a permit to go down the trail. Breathtaking view. It's also the way to see the *ahem* Phallic Rock. A great spot to visit on your journey around Molokai, for sure.

Greg exudes a warm, intelligent persona that is wrapped with his amazing passion for preserving the rich culture of the Molokai. On the hike, you will be able to taste the fruits growing naturally along the trails, walk through the ancient foundations of a Hawaiian village, and end at breathtaking waterfall that has stood guard over the people of the Halawa Valley for hundreds of years. It is easy to see why this land is so sacred. The hike is walked at a strolling pace so you hear the stories of the people that once inhabited the area. It is a once in a lifetime opportunity for someone from the outside to understand what true life on Molokai was and is like, and to share in their aloha. I would highly recommend to anyone. It was truly a highlight of all of our time in the islands.

Greg offers an authentic insight into Hawaiian, and Molokian culture on this moderate hike up into a valley with a magnificent waterfall at the terminus. A highlight of our trip to six islands, and hands down the best experience on Molokai.

If you are visiting Molokai then you have already decided to visit the side of Hawaii that most tourists never see, Hawaii as it used to be. Molokai is truly the “island that time forgot”. The Halawa Valley Falls Cultural Hike should not be missed if you are visiting the Island. I lived on Molokai from 1993 to 1995 and had the opportunity to hike in the Halawa Valley to the falls several times. The property owners in the valley allowed travel across their property until litigious visitors who got injured began suing the property owners. Understandable then those owners began posting “No Trespassing” signs and started shoeing people away. At the present time you can still hike the falls if you know someone who lives there and receive the appropriate permission, or you can book a tour with the Halawa Valley Falls Cultural Hike. I did this in August of 2018 along with my wife and 2 children aged 7 and 10 years. There were also 5 others in our group, all from places around the world. This tour is owned and run by a lifelong resident of Halawa Velley, Anakala Pilipo Solatoria and his son Greg, who are wonderful hosts. We flew from Honolulu that morning on Mokulele Airlines, the only one that could get us to Molokai early enough for the hike. We arrived at the airport, picked up our rental car, and drove the 75 minute drive to the east end and the Halawa Valley, stopping briefly in Kaunakakai for breakfast at Kanemitsu Bakery. We arrived on the east end at 9:00 am and met Greg Solatorio and the handful of others in our tour group. For the hike you will want comfortable hiking clothes over a swim suit, perhaps a change of clothes and a towel, all in a backpack. Closed-toe water shoes or sturdy water sandals are needed; flip flops just will not work as you will be walking over slippery rocks, crossing streams, and hiking on paths with tree roots trying to trip you up. Don’t forget sunscreen and mosquito spray, and take some with you in your backpack because swimming at the waterfall will wash off your initial application. The hike begins by meeting Greg at the Halawa Valley Beach Park where cars are left behind. The group then walks up the valley and into the dense forest toward the family home where we met homeowner and lifelong valley resident Anakala Pilipo Solatorio. An ancient Hawaiian greeting ceremony is next to welcome visitors, and then we gathered on his porch for a discussion of the early Hawaiian ancestors in the valley and what life was like there in earlier times. There was also much discussion of how this early history is often warped and twisted to fit modern tourism interests. Greg then took our group further into the forest and up the valley for an incredible hike to Mo’oula Falls. There we swam, ate snacks, and “talked story” for about an hour before heading back down to the family home. We spent more time talking with Greg sharing many interesting stories about the valley and its history. Soon afterwards we were hiking the short trip from his home back to the cars. I was quite surprised to see that it was now 2:30 in the afternoon, and that we had been on this adventure for a full 5½ hours. We did see some other Molokai “attractions” that day, stayed overnight, ate some good food, and the next day flew back to Oahu. We spent 2 weeks in Hawaii, with only 32 hours of it on Molokai. For me it was nice to see the island again after living there so long ago. To be sure, Molokai is far different than most everywhere else in the Islands, and Molokai is not for everyone. But the Halawa Valley Falls Cultural Hike is an experience not to be missed. The valley is beautiful, remote, pristine, and the Mo’oula Falls are magnificent. To be able to hike to the falls, swim beneath it, and spend time with Greg Solatorio is something unique that has produced lifelong memories for my family. Greg and his father are warm and caring people who welcome visitors with open arms. I highly recommend this tour.

An incredible day learning local cultural and traditions while hiking through temple ruins and swimming beneath a postcard perfect waterfall. The guide, Greg, was eager to share his family's history and knowledge of the valley. This is THE Hawaiian experience!

Halawa Valley Cultural Tour Highly recommend. Can confirm that it is operating during COVID-19 (Year 3, Feb 2022). Please wear a mask if Pilipo (Greg's dad & kumu) is wearing one, even if outside. Show respect from the beginning, please. You will be learning other ways to show respect during the tour, so demonstrate early that you are a willing pupil 🤓 * Prepare for things to not be perfect. If it rains hard the day before,  the tour can be canceled for safety reasons. So bring some beach stuff and take advantage of the great swimming spot just beyond the meet-up point. You drove all this way so you may as well take advantage of this awesome little beach with tures nearby. * Tour is roughly 9 to 2:30. But it may start up closer to 9:30 to allow for people to navigate the twisty road. And it may run until 3 or 4, depending on who is in your group & how well the group can manage the trail. No one gets left behind, which means you go the pace of the group. It is more fun if it runs longer imho More stories, more laughing. * Bring food. Bring filling snacks. Pack a good lunch in a cooler to keep in your car & enjoy when you return. You will be quite hungry. Bring food to share at the beach afterwards with people you meet on the tour. This is a good way to build on the experience that you just enjoyed together. * Bring water shoes. They are sold in town at a few places. You do a ford immediately upon starting the trail so if you opt to go in with your walking shoes, that's a long time for them to be wet. * Trail poles are provided. It's usually a good idea to make use of them. Even if you only use them to help ford the rocky water crossings, they will be useful. * If you know how to properly greet and request permission to enter someone's land, you may bring gifts and follow the protocol. Otherwise, a basic one will be taught by demonstration. * If you have a longer stay, try to book a tour date that falls at the beginning of your stay.  There are important cultural protocols to learn that will infuse the rest of your stay if you go to Halawa Valley early on. * Book early using the calendar on the website. Website works well for payment & even took our Canadian credit with a postal code, instead of zip code. Tour was booked 2 weeks in advance in Feb 2022 so do try to book before you arrive.

The guided hike into the valley and waterfall is fun and interesting. Definitely a unique experience as the guides' family have centuries of experience, and provide insight into molokai now and throughout history. Swimming in the waterfall at the top was really awesome.

Ain't no place like home

What a comical and unique idea to send a coconut in the US Postal Service. My friend sent herself one we picked out and when we got home it was there waiting for her. Truly a novel idea. You must try it.

This is the "Post-a-Nut" Post Office, where you can mail a personalized coconut to your family and friends rather than a boring ol' postcard! Gary Lam, beloved Postmaster at this AWESOME Post Office, is the kindest, most patient and helpful person that I've met in recent years. Gary helped me find the largest, lightest weight coconut that "sat well" (sort of like choosing a pumpkin), and also told me that I could use coconuts that I found myself, as long as they didn't have any pin-holes (bugs), and not too much liquid (heaviness factor, although makes for more stamps). This wasn't the first time I've sent a coconut from Moloka'i. What I did learn though, is that you can also send them from the two other post offices (the ones in Maunaloa & Kaunakakai), but Post-a-Nut in Ho'olehua is the only one on the island that will post it with a special variety of stamps and not just an ugly barcode. I don't think the other offices offer supplies to use either. They have bins of different sized coconuts to choose from, and they'll weigh them for you to let you know how much it would cost to mail. They also have a large tub of Sharpees so that you can decorate and create your own designs, and they will often let you bring some back to your condo with you to work on during your trip as long as you bring them back. They have always been so honest and trusting. I usually donate my extra supplies when I leave to pay it forward, and I'm sure others do the same. If you want to get super crafty, there is a hardware store in Kaunakaki called Take's Variety Store (closed on Saturdays), and they have a lot of things to use, including paint, collage podge, acrylic spray varnish, etc). Make sure that if you decide to do this, you give yourself ample time, as it takes longer for things to dry in that weather. (I did a collage one and ended up using a hairdryer at the last minute which actually worked pretty well). And don't forget that this post office closes at 4 on M-F, and are closed on the weekends, so make sure you've mailed it by then. I brought mine in at the last minute on Friday, and Gary was able to let it sit and dry more over the weekend. I also had found a few small coconuts around our property I was staying at, (get the ones that look the best with the least amount of liquid inside), that I didn't have time to do, so I used a black sharpee, wrote my name and address on them and asked Gary to please stamp them like the others so that I could make them as thank you gifts to family when I got home. They may be able to do that for you if you call them and order over the phone (I read that somewhere, so don't quote me on it). If you want to bring your own supplies, don't forget that you can't mail or even bring spray paint, etc on the plane. To save on money, bring your own supplies from home (water based ones for the collages are much easier to work with), foam brushes, etc. For the collages, stock up on the free HoloHolo magazine they offer on most planes, as well as the pamphlets they give out for each island at the airport baggage claims. The "Moloka'i Drive Guide" that they should have at the MKK airport is great, and the newspaper called "The Moloka'i Dispatch" (each issue of that paper has different colored headers). You can also pre-print images from home that you might not be able to find there, like pics from the last trip... Keep in mind that you can print it out on your inkjet printer, but it must be copied on a color copier because of the kind of toner used so it won't smear). FYI, postcards and things of the sort are too thick. Another thing I learned about finding your own coconuts (because they're everywhere), is to look for the ones that are actually under the palm trees. Many that you find around and on the beaches are cracked and ugly because they have been washed around in the ocean for some time. The King K grove is fenced off, so don't go there. All in all, if you want to send the most special postcard ever (and the coolest thing for the recipient to receive), this is the place to go!

I would give zero stars if it were an option. The lady at the counter was so rude. im very sure she is the one who damagaed the boxes. Im not openinging it till i get to my local post office im filing multiple complaints. I have pictures and videos of our our box arrived. We had purchased a brand new box from this location and filled it on site as well as taped all bends in the box.

Posting a coconut is very special. Mahalo Reed for making it happen! Lots of Aloha to you. Stephanie from Germany

sent a coconut from here post a nut neat little post office very friendly postal worker

You can mail coconuts from this post office to anywhere in the world!