| Nickname: |
The Pineapple Isle |
| Flower: |
kaunaoa |
| Color: |
Orange |
| Area: |
140.6 sq. miles |
| Population: |
5,058 |
| Tourism: |
Lanai is the home of two luxury resorts, the Manele
Bay Hotel and The Lodge at Koele. |
| Major Attractions: |
One of the most beautiful and popular spots on
Lanai is Hulopoe Bay, with its secluded beach and crystal-clear
waters. In Kaunolu Village, on the south side of the island,
some of the best-preserved ruins and petroglyph carvings from
ancient Hawaii can be found. The village is a national historic
landmark. Most of the island's more secluded spots are accessible
only by foot or four-wheel drive. |
| Notable Facts: |
Also called "Hawaii's Most Secluded Island",
Lanai was once owned and operated as a pineapple plantation
by the Dole Company, Hawaii's primary pineapple producer. The
island is now owned by developer Castle & Cook. Although agriculture
and ranching are still a vital part of Lanai's economy, the
island is better known as a resort destination. Many residents
live in Lanai City and work for one of the island's two five-star
resorts. Lanai was formed 1.5 million years ago by the volcano
Palawa'i. |
