Kaunakakai Town

Kaunakakai

Largest Town on the Island

Description

Although it's the largest town on Moloka'i, most of Kaunakakai still only spans about three blocks in size. The town was founded at the turn of the century as a port and administrative center for local sugar plantations first, and as a pineapple production site later. Not much of those agricultural roots remain, however, as tourism has bumped its way to the top as the island's primary industry. The town is full of charm and still holds a strong community feel. Get your shopping in early if you're going to do any; most of the shops close up early for the dinner hour.