Hawaii Murphy Beach Guide

Murphy Beach Park (Kumini Beach Park)--In 1970 the Molokai Jaycees wanted to create a sandy beach park with a good swimming area for the children of the East End. They chose a section known as Kumimi Beach, which was owned by the Puu o Hoku Ranch. The beach was a dump, literally. The ranch owner, George Murphy, gave his permission to use the site as a park, and the Jaycees cleaned it up and built three small pavilions, plus picnic tables and barbecue grills. Officially, the park is called the George Murphy Beach Park (shortened to Murphy Beach Park over the years), but some old-timers still call it Kumimi Beach, and, just to make things really confusing, some people call it Jaycees Park.

No matter what you call it, this small park is shaded by ironwood trees that line a white-sand beach. It's generally a very safe swimming area. On calm days snorkeling and diving are great outside the reef. Fishermen are also frequently spotted here looking for papio and other island fish.


This palm lined beach park is one of the prettiest along the Halawa Valley Drive and possibly in all of Molokai. The water is shallow and protected inside the reef. Perfect area for swimming, wading or snorkeling if there is no surf. The area is perfect for a family outing or just a stop along the beautiful drive along the East Coast of Molokai. Several areas along the road provide picturesque views of the beach and the coconut palms surrounding it.
Services and Amenities

* Picnic area
* No lifeguards
* No restrooms, showers, or potable water
* Sandy beach with some rocks
* Crystal clear, shallow water inside the reef· Palm lined beach area
* Good swimming, snorkeling, diving, and windsurfing
* Use EXTREME caution before entering the ocean. This area is subject to seasonal high surf especially outside of the reef area where strong currents may be present.
* Excellent view of this beach just before Mile Marker #20. Walk out on the walls of the fishpond located here and look to the east.

The area is perfect for a family outing or just a stop along the beautiful drive along the East Coast of Molokai. Several areas along the road provide picturesque views of the beach and the coconut palms surrounding it.

Useful Information:

* Picnic area
* No lifeguards
* No restrooms, showers, or potable water
* Sandy beach with some rocks
* Crystal clear, shallow water inside the reef· Palm lined beach area
* Good swimming, snorkeling, diving, and windsurfing