Molokaʻi day trip: Kalaupapa Lookout, macadamia farm and Pāpōhaku Beach

A west and central Molokaʻi loop: Purdy's macadamia nut farm in Hoʻolehua, the Kalaupapa Lookout in Pālāʻau State Park, the quiet old plantation town of Maunaloa, and sunset on Pāpōhaku, one of Hawaiʻi's biggest white-sand beaches (walk it, but swimming is usually unsafe).

1. Kaunakakai
2. Purdy's Macadamia Nut Farm
3. Kalaupapa Lookout
4. Maunaloa
5. Pāpōhaku Beach

• 1. Kaunakakai: supplies and gas.
• 2. Purdy's Natural Macadamia Nut Farm (Hoʻolehua): crack your own nuts, try macadamia blossom honey; call 808-567-6601 for hours.
• 3. Pālāʻau State Park and the Kalaupapa Lookout (free, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.).
• 4. Maunaloa: small former plantation town on the West End.
• 5. Pāpōhaku Beach: huge white-sand beach; strong shore break and currents, so it's for walking and sunsets, not swimming.
• Few stores outside Kaunakakai; bring water and snacks.
• Tap "Open all stops in Google Maps" for the whole route. Phone browsers may show only the first few stops; the Google Maps app shows them all.

Sources: Wanderlustyle: Molokaʻi travel guide (Aug. 2026) · GoHawaii: Pāpōhaku Beach

Last checked Oct. 29, 2026. Hours, fees and rules can change, so confirm with the official source before you go.