Meet Molokaʻi
Local businesses we love
Buy a home on Molokaʻi and you join a community that still lives by aloha. Here are the island's hotels, kitchens, stores and adventures — support them, and you'll feel at home fast.
01Hotels & Stays
Kaunakakai
Hotel Molokaʻi
The island's only hotel — oceanfront bungalows and Hula Shores restaurant.
Kaunakakai
Molokai Shores
Oceanfront condominium resort steps from town.
Star Route, 1000 Kamehameha V Hwy, Kaunakakai, HI 96748
(808) 553-5954Visit websiteEast End
Wavecrest Resort
Oceanfront garden condominiums on the lush east end.
Maunaloa
Ke Nani Kai
West-end resort condominiums near Kepuhi Beach.
Maunaloa
Paniolo Hale
Beautiful townhomes nestled in the trees on the west end.
02Restaurants
Kaunakakai
Kanemitsu Bakery & Restaurant
Famous hot bread and local plates — a Molokaʻi institution.
Kaunakakai
Paddlers Restaurant & Bar
Live music and the island's favorite place to gather.
Kaunakakai
Molokaʻi Burger
Island-style burgers and plate lunches in the heart of town.
Kaunakakai
Maka's Kōrner
A local breakfast-and-lunch favorite right in town.
Kaunakakai
Molokaʻi Pizza Cafe
Family pizza and a longtime town favorite.
Kualapuʻu
Friends and Coffee
A friendly upcountry stop for local Molokaʻi coffee and espresso.
Kaunakakai
Kamoi Snack-N-Go
Shave ice, ice cream and snacks in town.
03Local Stores
Kaunakakai
Friendly Market Center
The island's main grocery — a true Friendly Isle institution.
Kaunakakai
Misaki's Grocery & Dry Goods
A family-run general store and Kaunakakai mainstay for generations.
Kaunakakai
Molokaʻi Wines & Spirits
Local bottle shop and gourmet deli in town.
Kaunakakai
Molokaʻi Art from the Heart
A gallery of work by the island's own artists and makers.
Kaunakakai
Imports Gift Shop
Aloha wear, island gifts and souvenirs.
Kaunakakai
Take's Variety Store
Hardware, household and a little bit of everything.
Kaunakakai
Molokaʻi Drugs
The island's family pharmacy and sundries.
04Entertainment
Kaunakakai
Molokaʻi Fish & Dive
Snorkel, scuba, sport fishing and whale watching — 40+ little-known dive sites.
East End
Hālawa Valley Falls Cultural Hike
A guided cultural hike to 250-ft Moʻoula Falls with the Solatorio family.
Hālawa Valley, Hawaii 96748
Hoʻolehua
Purdy's Macadamia Nut Farm
A warm, hands-on (and free) family macadamia farm tour.
A curated guide to Molokaʻi's local businesses. Know a spot we missed, or one that's changed? Let us know. Addresses, contact and ratings via Google.
05Follow local
Stay connected to the island
A few Molokaʻi pages worth following to keep the island close, even before you arrive.