Lanai's Top Sights

Lanai has some neat sights worth checking out. Before you venture out to any of these, make sure the roads are not off limits to your rental vehicle, which occasionally happens after heavy rains have washed out parts if the roads. Just as important, be sure to get a map and the detailed directions booklet available at the rental counter. Without these aids, you may not find the sights.

Don’t forget to bring plenty of water and food for the day since there are no convenience stores to be found anywhere outside of tiny Lanai City. At all times, be on the lookout for the island’s axis deer. The deer population now stands at 6,000 so there is a good chance you will spot a deer. Where there are deer, there are hunters, so you should definitely avoid the areas that are designated as hunting grounds during certain parts of the year (if you stay on the roads, you will definitely be OK).

Shipwreck Beach
This sounds like a ride at Disneyland, but it truly is what it sounds like: a beach with some large wrecked ships looming right off the shore on a dangerous reef. The beach is located on the northern side of the island. The trip to the beach is just as scenic as the beach itself because you must first drive to the top of a steep hill and then descend to the ocean, with breathtaking views of the ocean and the islands of Maui and Molokai along the way.

The beach is not your ordinary beach – it stretches 8 miles along the coast of Lanai. If you are willing to hike a little bit from where the road ends, you can easily find a secluded spot you can call your own for much of the day. The currents here can be strong, so proceed with caution if you go into the water, which will not look very appealing anyway because the currents generally stir up the sand under the water.

A short hike south of where the road ends will bring you to the Petroglyphs, which are ancient Hawaiian rock drawings.

Garden of The Gods
A lunar looking collection of natural red lava rock formations located on the northwestern part of the island. The rocks appear to change color throughout the day as the sunlight hits them from different angles. This was once considered a sacred spot by island residents, who built shrines to the gods at this spot. Today, some visitors have left behind their own "shrines." Best time to visit is right before sunset.

Munro Trail
A steep trail that takes you to the highest point of Lanai (elevation 3,370 feet). While on the Munro trail, you will get great views of the entire island and the uninhabited island of Kahoolawe. If it is cloudy, you may want to choose a different part of the island to explore because the clouds will obscure your views.

These are the most popular sights. There are plenty of dirt roads all over the island just waiting for you to explore them. If you find any other great spots on Lanai, please let us know.

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