Things to do in Lanai

Crystal waters at Manele Bay invite snorkeling among vibrant marine life in this gateway to Lanai. Arrive in the morning for calmer conditions and possible winter whale sightings.

This 8-mile stretch of Lanai's north shore showcases a rusting WWII Navy barge against dramatic coastal views. Explore ancient petroglyphs and photograph neighboring islands, but bring supplies as no facilities exist.

Hulopoe Beach's protected marine preserve offers pristine white sands and turquoise waters with sea turtles and spinner dolphins. Explore tide pools during low tide or hike to Sweetheart Rock for panoramic views.

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Kaluakoi Point during your travels in Lanai City. Stroll along the beaches in this romantic area, or seek out the golf courses.

Keahiakawelo's otherworldly landscape features reddish-orange boulders shaped by erosion. Visit at sunset in a four-wheel-drive to see striking colors transform this lunar-like Hawaiian terrain.

Jack Nicklaus's masterpiece offers dramatic cliffside holes with Pacific Ocean views from every tee. Winter visitors might spot breaching whales while navigating the signature 12th hole that spans an ocean inlet.

Hawaiian Church is just one of the places to see in Lanai City, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around the area's beaches, or seek out its golf courses.

This sacred Hawaiian temple in Kaunolu Village, built by King Kamehameha I in the 1790s as a place of refuge, features ancient stone ruins with dramatic views of Shark Fin Cove and the historic cliff-diving spot.