Hale O Lono Beach, Molokai

West Molokai

Hale'o Lono Beach is next to the man-made Hale'o Lono Harbor, site of the Molokai to O'ahu Outrigger Competition. This beach is small and remote. All the land leading to the beach and harbor is owned by the Molokai Ranch but there is a dirt road that allows public access to the area. In ancient times there was a heiau (temple) located in the area dedicated to the god, Lono. Hence, the naming of the beach and harbor "House of Lono". Lono was one of the major gods brought to the islands by the Polynesians who settled here. He is the uncle to Pele, goddess of fire. Lono had lots of attributes such as god of fertility and agriculture, peace and productivity. He was often visualized as a dark cloud, waterspout, or whirlwind.

Services and Amenities

No lifeguards
No facilities
Good fishing
Fair swimming and snorkeling
Rock and sand beach
Great place to whale-watch from December thru May

Directions:

Take Highway 460 into the town of Maunaloa. The road takes a sharp curve at the Pineapple exhibit (on your left). Just past the exhibit and before the U.S. Post Office, turn right on Mokio Street. This quickly becomes a dirt road. Follow the road south all the way to the end. At the end of the road it will branch to the left and right. Go left and you will see the harbor on your right.