Murphy's Beach, Molokai

Highway 450, East Molokai

This palm lined beach park is one of the prettiest along the Halawa Valley Drive and possibly in all of Molokai. The water is shallow and protected inside the reef. Perfect area for swimming, wading or snorkeling if there is no surf. The area is perfect for a family outing or just a stop along the beautiful drive along the East Coast of Molokai. Several areas along the road provide picturesque views of the beach and the coconut palms surrounding it.

Services and Amenities

Picnic area
No lifeguards
No restrooms, showers, or potable water
Sandy beach with some rocks
Crystal clear, shallow water inside the reef· Palm lined beach area
Good swimming, snorkeling, diving, and windsurfing
Use EXTREME caution before entering the ocean. This area is subject to seasonal high surf especially outside of the reef area where strong currents may be present.
Excellent view of this beach just before Mile Marker #20. Walk out on the walls of the fishpond located here and look to the east.

Directions:

Take Highway 450 east toward Halawa Valley. Murphy's Beach is located just at Mile Marker #20. There is a sign on the side of the road calling this Mile Marker 20 Beach.