The drive to Halawa beach park is very scenic. The shipwreck in Murphy’s beach between Moloka’i and Lanai is no longer there! Moku Hookini rocks are beautiful view from the high way… Halawa beach park is beautiful from the freeway but more amazing up close. It is total deserted… Hopefully, it will stay the same… We did not hike in to the Halawa fall… maybe next time… Definitely, will come back!
Michael C.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Tustin, CA
Located on Molokai’s east shore at the end of Kamehameha Highway is the remote Halawa Beach Park and the Halawa Valley. The Halawa Beach Park is comprised of Kama’alaea Beach to the west and Kawili Beach to the east. These unique black sand beaches are separated by a rocky point. I couldn’t imagine going to Molokai and not taking this picturesque drive. When the highway pavement ends, you still follow the unpaved road to the end. Even though the valley hiking trail to the famous waterfalls is no longer open to the public, the road to Halawa is very scenic. To hike the Valley trail, which is private land, you need a paid guide and a lot of stamina to hike for hours. Mountain rainwater is carried by Halawa Stream to meet the ocean at the east end of the beach. Hence the inland waterfalls. Besides three surfers in the water, there were only two other people on the beach besides us two. There were seven people there — welcome to Molokai! Kawili Beach is not protected from the open ocean. This gives it powerful surf waves and is not recommended except for strong swimmers. I went in because it was a hot day and the waves were nicely forming. Couldn’t resist that combo. The strong currents felt dangerous, but that was part of the experience for me. Wouldn’t want to get dragged out to sea though, which felt like a possibility if you didn’t stay alert. If the surfers were not there I would not have gone in – they didn’t know it but they were my lifeguards. Kama’alaea Beach is more protected, but you will still have the strong currents to deal with. The water was unusually cold with the flow of fresh water from Halawa Stream, which no doubt contributes to the currents. The water is murky and has an ominous feeling. Legend has it that in the old Hawaii, the Molokai chiefs enjoyed surfing at Halawa Beach. Bring your own supplies because there is no food or drinking water at the beach park. There is a picnic pavilion. Five stars for the total experience at this incredible remote location. I can’t believe I got a first review in 2013 for a natural location in Hawaii. Woohoo. Mahalos yeah fo’ checkin’ out dis place.
