The ancient Hawaiians lived seasonally at Moomomi as early as the 11th century and spent the summer months at Moomomi catching and drying fish to see them through winters too rough for fishing. Basalt chips still remain along the beaches, evidence of adze tool making from a nearby outcrop of exceptionally dense basalt. Today, local residents still rely on the area for gathering fish, seaweed, sea salt, and other resources. Nature Conservancy staff and volunteers lead a monthly hike through this beach dune preserve. Advance reservations and a deposit are required.
Space is limited.
A reconstruction of a church built by Father Damien in 1874. The church is located on the exact same spot as the original and utilizes some of the original corner stones placed by Father Damien. Contains beautiful pen and ink drawings of the Stations of the Cross imported from Holland. Built in 1876 by Father Damien - outside is a black metal sculpture of Damien, the saintly Belgian priest. The church is on the National Register of Historic Places.