Kakahai'a Beach, Molokai

Highway 450, South Molokai

Also known as Kakahai'a County Park and National Wildlife Refuge, this beach park is located just a few miles east of the main city of Kaunakakai. The swimming here is not very good due to the shallow, rocky bottom, but the park is very nice for picnics. The National Wildlife Refuge is home to two endangered species of seabirds - the Hawaiian Stilt and the Hawaiian Coot. The beach is actually an ancient Hawaiian fishpond used to raise fish for the royalty. Some of the area in the beach park is restricted for conservation purposes and permission must be obtained before exploring the sanctuary.

Services and Amenities

No lifeguards
Picnic facilities
Rocky and sandy shoreline
Shallow water
Poor swimming
Endangered seabird sanctuary
Use caution before entering the water due to seasonal high surf

Directions:

Take Highway 450 east from Kaunakakai. This beach park is located between Mile Marker #5 and 6, two miles east of One Ali'i Beach Park.