Mo'omomi Beach

Controlled by the Nature Conservancy of Hawaii
808-553-5236
(Molokai)Mo'omomi Road, Northwest Molokai

Mo'omomi Beach is located in the Mo'omomi Preserve. The beach is accessible only by a 4-wheel drive dirt road that is deeply rutted and often impassable. The shoreline is sandy but is only safe for swimming in the summer months when the ocean is calmer.

During the winter, the waves wash away a large portion of the beach, but the strong northeast tradewinds drives more sand inland creating huge sand dunes. These dunes are up to a mile long and hundreds of feet wide.

Ancient Hawaiians lived in this area during the summer in order to fish and prepare food for the rough winter months on the north shore of Molokai. Evidence indicates that people came to this region as early as the 11th Century. The Preserve surrounding the area encompasses 921 acres and protects over 22 native plants. The Nature Conservancy of Hawaii purchased and manages the Mo'omomi Preserve. They conduct informational hiking tours regularly into the area.

Useful Information:

Guided hikes to the area are provided by the Nature Conservancy of Hawaii. Please call for reservations and details as space is very limited - 808-553-5236
No fresh water
No restrooms
No facilities
No lifeguard
Swimming is not advised due to strong currents, high surf, and sharp rocks
DO NOT enter the sand dune area - this area is very fragile and protected
Use of the beach and designated parking and trails are allowed
DO NOT tamper with, remove or move ANY items from the area such as artifacts, plants, animals, rocks, bones, or coral

Useful Information cont.:

Fishing and collecting of limu, crab, salt, and opihi for personal use is permitted and governed by Hawaii state laws
Firearms and fireworks are prohibited
Do not litter - take all rubbish and items with you when you leave
Fishermen may camp overnight by obtaining a permit from the Nature Conservancy at 808-553-5236. Camping is allowed only on the beach, below the vegetation line.

DIRECTIONS:

GUIDED HIKES - Provided by the Nature Conservancy of Hawaii. Reservations required. No fee - donations accepted. Call for complete information at 808-553-5236
UN-GUIDED HIKES - No permit required. Trails begin from the Hawaiian Home Lands beach area east of the preserve. Visit the Nature Conservancy of Hawaii branch in Molokai for a map of the area.
VISIT BY VEHICLE - 4-wheel drive vehicles recommended. Check with the Nature Conservancy of Hawaii in Molokai for road conditions, permit, key, and map of the area. Park only in designated areas and stay on the marked trail.