Lānaʻi
Lānaʻi — often called The Pineapple Isle — is a small, arid island focused on a single resort destination and scenic uplands, offering rugged landscapes and measured solitude.
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Geography
| Continent | North America |
|---|---|
| Region | United States |
| Subregion | Hawaii |
| Country | United States |
| State | Hawaii |
| County | Māne County |
| Timezone | PacificHonolulu |
| Latitude | 20.7924 |
| Longitude | -156.9504 |
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4:13 PM LOCAL TIMELānaʻi is a compact island roughly 21 by 11 miles off the northwest coast of Maui. Once the world’s largest pineapple producer, it retains a quiet legacy through remnants of plantation-era infrastructure and expansive upland desert. The island’s main settlement, Lānaʻi City, is quite small, serving as a gateway to resort experiences that occupy parts of the former sugar lands and new luxury developments. The interior is marked by stark, dry highlands and deep-cut valleys such as Keanapapa Stream, punctuated by dramatic sea cliffs on the north and west coasts. Visitors come for a mix of luxury resort stay, excursions to remote beaches, and access to outdoor sites — but often note that Lānaʻi’s best experiences require deliberate planning and respect for its variable conditions. Outdoor activities include hiking, snorkeling, and landscape photography, with options ranging from short coastal walks to multi-day backcountry routes. Nearby islands and marine parks add to the region’s appeal, while local services are concentrated mainly within the resort areas. Whether lounging at a high-end resort or venturing into the island’s quieter valleys, travelers find a unique combination of scale, privacy, and bare-rock beauty.
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