Simona's Guidebook
Swimming and Watersports
Swimming, snorkeling, surfing, SUP, and boogie boarding. Also exploring the tide-pools.
Possible dolphin sightings. During whale season there are whale sightings.
7 locals recommend
Hulopoʻe Beach
Manele RoadSwimming, snorkeling, surfing, SUP, and boogie boarding. Also exploring the tide-pools.
Possible dolphin sightings. During whale season there are whale sightings.
Sightseeing
Definitely need a 4x4 vehicle as the road is deeply rutted. After rain this can be very intimidating to drive through and it is possible to get stuck if you don’t have experience driving in such conditions.
It’s a scenic drive and when arriving to Garden of the Gods it will feel like you landed on planet Mars! Many photo ops and beautiful distant views of Molokai and Maui.
Keahiakawelo（Garden of the Gods）
Definitely need a 4x4 vehicle as the road is deeply rutted. After rain this can be very intimidating to drive through and it is possible to get stuck if you don’t have experience driving in such conditions.
It’s a scenic drive and when arriving to Garden of the Gods it will feel like you landed on planet Mars! Many photo ops and beautiful distant views of Molokai and Maui.
Hiking and Sightseeing
Small, but breathtaking hike with 360 degree views. Can watch sunset, moonrise and stargaze.
Down below you will see a private beach that is possible to access if you can boulder (scaling rock that’s about 10 feet in height) and if you find the correct point of entry.
Puupehe
Small, but breathtaking hike with 360 degree views. Can watch sunset, moonrise and stargaze.
Down below you will see a private beach that is possible to access if you can boulder (scaling rock that’s about 10 feet in height) and if you find the correct point of entry.
Up, up from Koele through mountain grasslands, where rain forests of pine, ironwood, and eucalyptus line the mountain’s back bone ridge to the islands summit, Lāna’ihale, The Munro Trail offers spectacular views of nearby islands. The trail is named in honor of former ranch manager George Munro, and it was he who planted the ridge and highlands with the Cook Island pine trees you can see today. The intent was to draw moisture from the passing clouds and provide an adequate watershed for the island. Foot or four-wheel drive vehicle are the best ways to travel the trail.
Munro Trail
Munro TrailUp, up from Koele through mountain grasslands, where rain forests of pine, ironwood, and eucalyptus line the mountain’s back bone ridge to the islands summit, Lāna’ihale, The Munro Trail offers spectacular views of nearby islands. The trail is named in honor of former ranch manager George Munro, and it was he who planted the ridge and highlands with the Cook Island pine trees you can see today. The intent was to draw moisture from the passing clouds and provide an adequate watershed for the island. Foot or four-wheel drive vehicle are the best ways to travel the trail.
Shipwreck Beach is a remote beach on Lanai's north shore, and besides a few green sea turtles sunning themselves on the beach and maybe a lonely fisherman, there's only peace and quiet here. A short walk past the Shipwreck sign, there is a trail that leads about 200 yards (180 m) inland to the Kukui Point petroglyphs.
The white, sandy beach is a beachcomber's delight, revealing shells, rocks and odd debris thanks to the strong winds and slamming waves that pound the shore. Stroll the 8 miles (13 km) of Shipwreck Beach and hike up the overlooking hill for a one-of-a-kind view.
A once-functional lighthouse nearby lies in ruins, adding to the ancient feeling of the scene. Due to the strong currents, only highly-experienced surfers and bodyboarders should brave these waters.
The shipwreck after which this beach is named that can still be seen today is popularly referred to as a World War II Liberty Ship. However, it is a ferrocement (reinforced concrete) gasoline barge built for the Navy in 1943. Instead of a name, these type of ships were just given a number designation. This particular ship was YOGN 42. It was purposely grounded. After the war ended, this was the most economical way to dispose of the vessel.
Shipwreck Beach
Shipwreck Beach is a remote beach on Lanai's north shore, and besides a few green sea turtles sunning themselves on the beach and maybe a lonely fisherman, there's only peace and quiet here. A short walk past the Shipwreck sign, there is a trail that leads about 200 yards (180 m) inland to the Kukui Point petroglyphs.
The white, sandy beach is a beachcomber's delight, revealing shells, rocks and odd debris thanks to the strong winds and slamming waves that pound the shore. Stroll the 8 miles (13 km) of Shipwreck Beach and hike up the overlooking hill for a one-of-a-kind view.
A once-functional lighthouse nearby lies in ruins, adding to the ancient feeling of the scene. Due to the strong currents, only highly-experienced surfers and bodyboarders should brave these waters.
The shipwreck after which this beach is named that can still be seen today is popularly referred to as a World War II Liberty Ship. However, it is a ferrocement (reinforced concrete) gasoline barge built for the Navy in 1943. Instead of a name, these type of ships were just given a number designation. This particular ship was YOGN 42. It was purposely grounded. After the war ended, this was the most economical way to dispose of the vessel.