Kaunakakai Car Rentals

Kaunakakai is the largest town on Molokai , located near the south shore, but is not directly on the waterfront. It is approximately a 15 minute drive from the island’s airport MKK. It is near the island’s harbor, which boasts the same name. Kaunakakai harbor has the longest pier in Hawaii. It is a gateway for essentials needed by the local residents. This quaint town of Kaunakakai hasn’t changed much since the early 1900’s, giving it the true feeling of old Hawaii.

This 3 blocks long town has Ala Malama Avenue as the main drag. It contains shops and restaurants, as well, it has the only library on the island, which the building dates back to 1937. A popular eatery in Kaunakakai is Kanemitsu’s Bakery. Late evening and early morning, the loaves of fresh bread are sold from the bakery’s back alley. Customers line up to get this delicious bread, the flavors include cheese and onion or cinnamon. Others like the sweet loaf, then cover it with butter, jelly and even cream cheese. A must do event when visiting Kaunakakai.

Kaunakakai’s population is just over 3700, which makes up half the population of Molokai. The locals are wonderful people, who love the tranquility of this relaxed paced paradise. An outdoor market on Saturdays, visitors can purchase local vegetables, fruit and locally made crafts like jewelry. Near town is a street known as Church Row, which has 7 churches. These missionary style churches date back to the 19th century.

There are a few hotels and condo resorts near Kaunakakai. The Hotel Molokai is well known for its tiki hut style buildings, with stunning oceanfront views that take you back to ‘The Real Hawaii’.