Lanai
Lana‘i City - Originally built in the 1920’s, this plantation town once revolved around Lana‘i’s pineapple industry. Today, this charming, small-town community is home to the majority of Lana‘i's residents.
Manele Bay
Along with Hulopoe Bay, Manele Bay forms a marine life conservation area. Here, the white expanse of Hulopoe Beach Park is ideal for swimming, snorkeling, or spotting a spinner dolphin or whale breaching offshore.
Population: 3,193
Average Temperature: 70º to 85º F. Lana‘i City is cooler than the beaches due to its elevation. The weather is relatively dry for a Hawaiian island, receiving only about 37 inches of rainfall per year.
Accommodations: There are three hotels on Lana‘i : The Four Seasons Resort Lana‘i at Manele Bay, the Lodge at Koele, and the Hotel Lana‘i.There is Internet access at all three Lana‘i hotels. There are also a few bed and breakfasts.
Transportation: There is no public transportation on Lana‘i so it’s best to rent a car or 4-wheel drive. Make reservations in advance. Otherwise, there are limited shuttles and taxi services available.
Driving Times
From Lana‘i Airport (LNY) to:
Lana‘i City: 10 min
Manele Bay: 25 min
Shipwreck Beach: 40 min
Clothing: Bring casual attire. Weather at higher elevations is cooler so bring a sweater or jacket.
History: Uninhabited until the 1500’s, Lana‘i was a sovereign land until King Kamehameha I united the Hawaiian islands under his rule.
After contact with the west, Lana‘i was eventually purchased and converted into a cattle ranch. As a former manager of this ranch, George Munro made an indelible mark on the landscape by planting the first of what became the island’s many pine trees.
Later, under the leadership of James Dole, Lana‘i became the world’s foremost grower and exporter of pineapples – a title the former "Pineapple Isle," held for most of the 20th century. As the cost of business rose, pineapple production was moved overseas.
Throughout its history, man’s impact on the island has been minimal. There are now two lavish resorts here yet only a scant 30 miles of paved road. The timeless landscape is largely as it was, offering a glimpse into the Hawaii of another time.
Historical Sites On Lana‘i :
Lanaihale
The trail up this 3,370-foot mountain was named after George Munro, who planted pine trees here from New Zealand. Hike or drive up the challenging Munro Trail for magnificent views of O‘ahu, Moloka‘i, Maui, Kaho‘olawe, and Hawai‘i’s Big Island. Learn More...
Keahikawelo
Formerly known as the “Garden of the Gods” because there was no better explanation for the bizarre rock towers that mark this landscape. Come in the evening, when the whole garden glows in the sunset. Learn more...
Luahiwa Petroglyphs
Near the Manele harbor on Lana‘i ’s southern coast, this four-acre area is home to the island’s largest collection of petroglyphs. Learn more...
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