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rooms, and although not especially attractive it's very popular with local families for
huge weekend BBQs. Two memorials commem-orate the 19th-century immigration of
Jap-anese citizens to Hawaii. The other side is a greener and more attractive picnic area.
The water is shallow and silty.
Pacifica Hawaiʻi CRAFT PRODUCER
( 553-8484; www.pacificahawaii.com ; Kolapa Pl; by appointment) Molokaʻi offers a nas-
cent foodie scene. Some noteworthy sea salt is produced close to the center in the front
yard of a house belonging to well-known (among salties) salt-maker Nancy Gove. Her
Pacifica Hawaiʻi salt comes in various flavors - ask for a sample of smoked salt.
Free tours (one hour, by appointment) reveal that there are more mysteries to making
salt from ocean water than you'd imagine.
Softball & Baseball Fields PARKS
The downtown softball and baseball fields are often the most active spot on the island.
For some local flavor, go down there and cheer on the Molokaʻi Farmers as they compete
against their high-school rivals, the Lanaʻi Pinelads.
Activities
While activities in Kaunakakai proper are limited, it is the place to rent gear or arrange
tours for island activities. See the listings for the two main operators, Molokaʻi Fish &
Dive ( Click here ) and Molokaʻi Outdoors ( Click here ) .
Molokaʻi Bicycle BICYCLE RENTAL
MAP GOOGLE MAP
( 800-709-2453, 553-3931; www.mauimolokaibicycle.com ; 80 Mohala St; 3-6pm Wed,
9am-2pm Sat & by appointment) This shop's owner, Phillip Kikukawa, has a great depth of
knowledge about biking across the breadth of the island. He'll do pick-ups and drop-offs
outside his opening hours. As well as offering repairs, parts and sales, there is a full
range of bike rentals starting at $25/75 per day/week; glam models go for more. Prices
include helmet, lock, pump, maps and much more.
Molokai Acupuncture & Massage SPA
( 553-3930; www.molokai-wellness.com ; 40 Ala Malama Ave, suite 206; prices vary) Popular
local place for yoga, massage and acupuncture. Drop-ins accepted.
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