Best of Kualapu‘u, HI
Former pineapple cannery village
About Kualapu‘u
Kualapu‘u is a census-designated place on the island of Molokai in Maui County, Hawaiʻi, with a population of 2,110 recorded in the 2020 census. While its name literally translates to "hill overturned," it is likely a corruption of Puʻuʻuala, meaning "sweet potato hill." The present settlement originated as a former pineapple cannery village once associated with Del Monte Foods.
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Best Things to Do in Kualapu‘u
4 places · Museums, landmarks and the experiences worth your time.
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Alexander & Baldwin Sugar Museum
The Alexander & Baldwin Sugar Museum offers a look into the history of sugar production in Hawaii.
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Kalaupapa Trailhead
The Kalaupapa Trailhead is located at the start of the Kalaupapa Trail.
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Kaulaupapa Lookout
Kaulaupapa Lookout offers visitors a scenic vantage point to take in the surrounding landscape.
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