Polihua Beach
Polihua
An uninhabited white-sand beach about 3 km long on the northwest corner of the island, where green sea turtles come ashore to nest. You may often have the whole beach to yourself.
Polihua Beach lies at the northwest tip of Lānaʻi. Its Hawaiian name means “embrace of the eggs,” after the green sea turtles that come ashore here to lay their eggs. The beach is wide, long and almost deserted. Across the water you can see Molokai, and humpback whales are often seen here in winter. The winds are strong and the currents are swift, so swimming is not recommended. From the Garden of the Gods, continue down Polihua Road for about 30 minutes. The road is rough and the sand is soft enough to bog down a vehicle, so you need a four-wheel-drive vehicle. There are no facilities at all, so bring plenty of water.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Keahiakawelo (Garden of the Gods)
- Shipwreck Beach (Kaiolohia)
- Lanai Cat Sanctuary
- Lanai City & Dole Park
- Lānaʻi Culture & Heritage Center
- Luahiwa Petroglyphs
- Munro Trail & Lānaʻihale
- Kaunolū Village Site