Best of Lāna‘i and Moloka‘i 2022
While Lānaʻi is the smallest inhabited Hawaiian Island and home to small a population of about 3,100 residents, the island is full of personality and charm. Here’s where our readers love to stay, eat and explore on the island.
Best of Lānaʻi
Best Beach
- Polihua Beach
- Hulopo‘e Beach
Best Place to Stay
- Four Seasons Resort Lāna‘i
- Hotel Lāna‘i
- Hulopo‘e Beach Park Camping
Best Land Activity or Adventure Tour Co.
- Lāna‘i Jeep Rental
- Trilogy Excursions
- Lānaʻi Cat Sanctuary
Best Hiking Trail
- Koloiki Ridge Trail
- Pu‘u Pehe (aka Sweetheart Rock)
- Kapiha‘a Trail
- Fisherman’s Trail
- Munro Trail
Best Restaurant
- Nobu Lāna‘i
- Nō Ka ‘Oi Grindz Lāna‘i
- Blue Ginger Café
Best Cheap Eats
- Blue Ginger Café
- Nō Ka ‘Oi Grindz Lāna‘i
- Malibu Farm Restaurant & Bar
Best Plate Lunch
- Blue Ginger Café
- Café 565
- Pele’s Other Garden Deli
Molokaʻi is unlike any other island, with a fascinating history and a close-knit community. Here, life slows down. You won’t find stoplights or many chain stores. Instead, you’ll discover Pāpōhaku Beach, one of the largest white-sand beaches in the state, and you’re bound to visit Kanemitsu’s Bakery & Coffee Shop. These are the spots our readers voted as their favorite on the Friendly Isle.
Best of Moloka‘i
Best Beach
- Hālawa Beach
- Kapukahehu Beach (aka Dixie Maru Cove)
- Pāpōhaku Beach
- Murphy’s Beach
- Kepuhi Beach
Best Place to Stay
- Hotel Moloka‘i
- Dunbar Beachfront Cottages
- Moloka‘i Shores
- Pu‘u O Hōkū Ranch
- Ke Nani Kai
Best Land Activity or Adventure Tour Co.
- Kalaupapa Mule Tour
- Hālawa Valley Falls Cultural Hike
- Purdy’s Natural Macadamia Nut Farm
Best Restaurant
- Hiro’s ‘Ohana Grill
- Kualapu‘u Cookhouse
- Kanemitsu Bakery & Coffee Shop
- Paddlers Restaurant and Bar
Best Cheap Eats
- Moloka‘i Burger
- Kanemitsu Bakery & Coffee Shop
- Mana‘e Goods & Grindz
- ‘Ono Fish & Shrimp Truck
- Moloka‘i Pizza Café
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