The island of Moloka‘i is the most rural of Hawai‘i’s five major islands, with a population of 7,400. More than 60% of the island’s residents are of native Hawaiian ancestry. Molokai, the fifth-largest island in Hawaii, sits so near the tourist hordes of Maui and Oahu, always visible off the coast, yet it seems oddly isolated, almost forgotten.  There are no monster hotels, crammed along the beach, no dive boats filling the harbor; no mass of tourists, filling every last inch of sand.  No, Molokai is largely hidden.The island still seems to be very much caught up in the past, and to this day its local inhabitants resist the development that has swept over and changed the other Hawaiian Islands ...

Molokai weather is wonderful year round, with temperatures averaging about 75°F and rarely going 6 or 7degrees above or below..  In winter (Dec. thru Mar.), the night time temeratures may drop to the lower 60s and you're more likely to experience a rainy day. Spring, summer and fall are all very similar with warm days (up to 85°F) cooled by the trade winds and pleasant evenings in the mid to lower 70s. However, on those days when the trade winds are calm, the heat and humidity will both rise a notch or two. There is no rain season in Molokai. From November to March, some mountain areas receive more rainfall, but it's mostly short showers. West and South Shores of Molokai receive just 2-4" of rainfall per month during winter season, and practically no rain in summer. East Shore and North Shore get much more moisture throughout the year. Molokai has a spectacular range of climate zones, varying from cool, humid rainforests of the rugged mountains in East Molokai to sunny, arid hills of West Molokai to dry central plains of Hoolehua ...

Along with the tiny island of Niihau, Molokai is the only island where native Hawaiians are the majority of the population.  Despite its small size, it is also home to the second highest number of native Hawaiians.  The west end of Molokai island is dry and scrubby, with rolling hills, and a maximum elevation of 1,381 feet, while the east end is lush and tropical, with magnificent waterfalls falling off the highest seacliffs in the world to the moss-covered valley floor below. Papohaku Beach, on the island's far west end is one of the most massive white sand beaches in Hawaii. There is only one village on Molokai. Stop by the small bakery to "talk story" with locals and really get the feeling of life in rural Hawaii

On Molokai, you won’t find traffic lights, elevators, neon signs or fast food wars. The pristine stretches of white sand beaches are just like the island’s streets: uncrowded and blissfully quiet. On Molokai, nothing’s taller than a palm tree.
Molokai is one of those rare destinations where time has stood still. This does not mean that the island is lacking for things to see and do. Far from it. Although 260 square miles in size, Molokai island (Hawaii) is rich in history and sheer natural beauty. Start on the island’s northern coast, home to the world’s tallest sea cliffs. Take the a world-famous mule ride down to Kalaupapa National Historical Park, the historic settlement where Father Damien de Veuster once ministered to natives stricken with Hansen’s Disease (leprosy). Nature lovers shouldn’t pass up the opportunity to hike through the Kamakou Preserve, a lush mountain forest filled with endangered native plants and rare birds ...