Kalaupapa Lookout

Scenic spot · Maui County ·

Kalaupapa Lookout

Scenic spot · Maui County ·

Sweeping views of Kalaupapa Peninsula & Pacific Ocean

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Pala'au State Park, Highway 47, Ho'olehua, HI 96729 Get directions

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"The Kalaupapa Lookout is a must for visitors to Molokai. 'The lookout sits on the edge of a 2,000-foot cliff where you can see the expansive Pacific Ocean with Kalaupapa peninsula sprawled before you,' says Miki'ala Pescaia, a Molokai-born Native Hawaiian cultural practitioner and interpretive park ranger at Kalaupapa National Historical Park." - Travel + Leisure Editors

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Kalaupapa Lookout

Debbie C.

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A short little walk from the parking lot out to the lookout is perfect for everyone! Be sure to watch for the wild goats that might join you on your walk❤️

Nicole P.

Google

Easy short walk from the parking lot. Beautiful views and several information plaques. Recommend stopping here while on Molokai!

Ben R.

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While you can’t currently visit the Kalaupapa Peninsula, seeing it from the lookout is a satisfying consolation. It’s a nice drive up, and the lookout itself is only a few minutes walk from the parking lot. It’s a beautiful view, and there are several informational signs detailing the history of the peninsula and why it’s off-limits to visitors.

brandon D.

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Amazing view of Kaulapapa and nice history plaques about the history of the people and area. There is also a short easy hike through the pine forest to the phallic rock that was worth learning about while you're up there at the lookout. Nice restroom facilities also!

Lily B.

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What a gorgeous and breathtaking view! You can drive up to there too! If you want to get closer to view the Napali coast, you can walk partially on the trail, but it is very risky since it is slippery. If you’re up to it I think it’s totally worth it!

Fronty P.

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This is the best viewpoint on Molokai. The times we've been here the wind has been howling and the weather is moving over Kalaupapa. The sheerness of the cliff is so impressive, it's hard to imagine what kind of trail is required to safely get down. The trail from the parking lot to the lookout is short and easy, this is worth the visit while on Molokai.

Alex D.

Google

This lookout is the best way to see the Kalaupapa Peninsula if you don't have a permit to go down the trail. Breathtaking view. It's also the way to see the *ahem* Phallic Rock. A great spot to visit on your journey around Molokai, for sure.

Marie S

Google

Beautiful lookout to Kalaupapa. Since the trail is blocked all we can do was watching from the lookout. They got a few boards to read about history and important people.

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Kalaupapa Lookout

Debbie C.

Google

A short little walk from the parking lot out to the lookout is perfect for everyone! Be sure to watch for the wild goats that might join you on your walk❤️

Nicole P.

Google

Easy short walk from the parking lot. Beautiful views and several information plaques. Recommend stopping here while on Molokai!

Ben R.

Google

brandon D.

Google

Lily B.

Google

Fronty P.

Google

Alex D.

Google

Marie S

Google

Beautiful lookout to Kalaupapa. Since the trail is blocked all we can do was watching from the lookout. They got a few boards to read about history and important people.

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