Soller Bay on Mallorca

Swimming Near Kaunakakai

Swimming Near Kaunakakai

Kamehameha Highway

Driving along the highway, you get spectacular views of the rugged Kamakou mountain and its protected forests, as well as beautiful beach parks that are perfect for a rest stop.

George Murphy / Kumini Beach Park

We spend the morning sunbathing and snorkeling at Kumini Beach Park, also known as George Murphy Beach Park. This spot is home to one of the largest coral reefs in the United States, making it an ideal beach for swimming.

Kiowea Beach Park Near Kaunakakai

Kiowea Beach Park sits right next to a famous coconut grove known as Kapuaiwa or Kamehameha Coconut Grove, on the south coast of Molokai. The park offers showers, restrooms, and picnic facilities.

Coconut Grove

The Coconut Grove was planted by King Kamehameha V around 1860.

Kalaupapa Lookout

The weather is so gorgeous today that we simply have to take in the view from the Kalaupapa Lookout over Kalaupapa one more time — and it is absolutely worth it.

Onward Flight to Oahu

In the late afternoon, our propeller plane takes off for Oahu. After a short flight with fantastic views of Molokai's sea cliffs, we land in Honolulu.

Honolulu

We pick up our rental car and drive to the hotel at dusk — thanks to the GPS, we find it pretty much directly. After checking in, we take a stroll around the legendary Waikiki Beach area.

Continue reading the Hawaii travel guide: West and North Shore Oahu — Hawaii.

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