Kamiloloa Beach

Located in south Molokai, Kamiloloa Beach is a narrow beach with light brown sand and many rocks, a nearby large reef, and many nearby palm trees and shrubs. This beach is situated near a hotel named Hotel Moloka’i.

 Kamiloloa Beach does not have lifeguards or any other amenities, so please plan accordingly.

Kamiloloa Beach offers many fun activities including sunbathing, beachcombing, wildlife watching, picnicking, and fishing. The water near Kamiloloa Beach is mostly unsuitable for water activities including surfing, snorkeling, and swimming because the water here is too shallow and murky. In addition, the nearby reef also makes water activities significantly difficult here. Depending on the time of the year, you can see many kinds of animals in the water near Kamiloloa Beach including sea turtles, migrating whales between January and early April, and rare Hawaiian monk seals - it is important to note that sea turtles and Hawaiian monk seals are protected under a law named the Endangered Species Act of 1973, and harming them can result in a fine of up to $50,000 and possible imprisonment. If you are planning to fish near Kamiloloa Beach, please ensure compliance with the local fishing regulations which can be found on the website of the Division of Aquatic Resources(which is a part of the State of Hawaii’s Department of Land and Natural Resources).  If you like taking pictures and beautiful views, Kamiloloa beach offers amazing views of the south Molokai shoreline and the Pacific Ocean.

Getting to Kamiloloa beach is easy - this beach is located just adjacent to Hotel Moloka’i, which in turn is located near 1300 Kamehameha V Highway (which is also called Hawai’i Route 450). This beach is located approximately one-and-a-half miles east of Kaunakakai. There are a few free street parking spaces near the beach.

There are many attractions near Kamiloloa Beach. Maunahui-Makakupaia Trail is a hiking and biking trail that offers an amazing way to explore the vibrant and rugged Molokai landscape and it passes through many kinds of habitats including grasslands and forests. The trail also has observation areas that offer an incredible view of the Molokai shoreline. Duke Maliu Regional Park is a 10-acre recreational park that offers many amenities including restrooms, baseball/softball fields, picnic areas, restrooms, telephones, and drinking water facilities. Kaunakakai Park (also called Kaunakakai Ball Park) is a recreational park that offers many amenities including baseball/softball fields, playgrounds, restrooms, and water. If you are looking for another attraction near Kamiloloa Beach, Molokai War Memorial (also called Molokai Veterans’ Memorial) is a somber memorial that has memorial cannons and a commemorative marble plaque resembling a tombstone - this memorial pays homage to Molokai residents who died during various American military operations in the 20th century including the Korean War and the Vietnam War.

If you get hungry, there are many restaurants near Kamiloloa Beach. Hiro’s Ohana Grill is a waterfront restaurant that offers excellent dishes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner including seafood, steaks, barbecued ribs, poultry dishes, pastas, salads, burgers, loco moco, and pancakes. The restaurant also offers live music performances. Paddlers Restaurant and Bar offers amazing burgers, fries, steaks, pork dishes, poultry dishes, pastas, sandwiches, and seafood. This restaurant also offers live music performances and dancing.  Molokai Pizza Cafe serves delicious pizzas, along with pastas, barbecued ribs, sandwiches, burgers, salads, and chicken wings. If you are looking for another good and affordable restaurant near Kamiloloa Beach,Kanemitsu’s Bakery & Coffee Shop offers excellent dishes for breakfast and lunch including burgers, steaks, poultry dishes, sandwiches, noodles, loco moco, and hot cakes. However, this coffee shop/bakery is famous for its baked products, particularly its delicious “hot bread” - this bakery/coffee shop was also a semifinalist for the “Outstanding Baker” award given by the prestigious James Beard Foundation. Another modestly priced option is Molokai Burger which serves delicious burgers. In addition, it also serves excellent fried chicken, sandwiches, fries, chicken nuggets, salads, and lunch and dinner platters.

If you are looking for a hotel near Kamiloloa Beach, there are many great nearby options. Pu'u O Hoku Ranch is a 50-minute drive away and offers accommodation in exquisite cottages and a lodge which were built in 1930s-inspired Hawaiian Ranch-style architecture. The ranch also has a farm and a beekeeping facility which offer organically prepared products including honey, ‘awa root, and a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables - in addition, the ranch also has many other amenities including hiking trails and a store and it also offers private plane and helicopter shuttle services to its own runway (for a fee). A more affordable hotel is the 3-Star Molokai Shores Resort offers many amenities including barbecue grills, dry cleaning/laundry facilities, a picnic area, and a pool. Another moderately priced hotel is the 3-Star Hotel Moloka’i which offers many amenities including a pool, oceanfront hammocks, a gift shop, restaurant, and use of leisure equipment. Another moderately priced accommodation option is Wavecrest Resort which offers accommodation in rented vacation condominiums and offers many amenities including a pool, a cabana, a tennis court, barbecue areas, and a shuffleboard court. If you are looking for another good and affordable hotel near Kamiloloa Beach, Ka Hale Mala is a bed-and-breakfast that offers many amenities including a tropical garden with sitting areas, a barbecue area, nearby laundry facilities, and beach towel loaner facilities.