John Smith’s Bay is the only public beach in Smith’s Parish. It’s named after Captain John Smith who produced a map of Bermuda in 1631, despite never having set foot on the island. The captain was one of the early English colonists in Virginia and was saved by Pocahontas. Interestingly, Pocahontas went on to marry [...]
Yes that’s right and if you want seclusion, Papohaku Beach is the spot. On the west end of Molokai, Papohaku Beach seldom has more than a few visitors on any given day and the beach is large enough to hold the entire population of Molokai without even getting crowded. Papohaku Beach is as close as [...]
Hawaii beaches have called to me throughout my life. Fishing, sailing, surfing, diving, and simple walks on the beach have been the core of my lifestyle over the last fifty years. There are many Hawaii beaches that can offer you such an utter seclusion— Papohaku Beach, Molokai is particularly a place to explore. Or if [...]

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