Mokoli'i (Oahu, Hawaii) - Wikipedia Entries on Waymarking.com

"Mokolii, also known among locals as Chinaman’s Hat because of its shape, is a popular spot for taking pictures on Oahu’s windward coast. The small island is located at the north end of Kaneohe Bay, offshore of Kualoa Regional Beach Park.

Mokolii means “little lizard” in Hawaiian. It's also called Chinaman’s Hat because of its cone shape, which resembles the peasant’s hat worn in rural China. Besides a few lonely palm trees and two small beaches, there isn't anything else here. But it’s still a great place to visit if you like adventures and would like to have an island to yourself once in your life.

While most people only know Chinaman’s Hat from postcards, wall calendars, or from looking at it from a distance, its real charm is accessible only to those who actually go there to explore it.

During low tide, it is possible to walk right over (but make sure you have a tide timetable with you so you know when to head back). The distance to Mokolii from Kualoa Park is about 1,477 feet. It can take up to 45 minutes to make it over there, due to the sometimes strong current and waves. Most people who go there come with a kayak, surfboard or small boat.

Chinaman’s Hat has sea caves and two small beaches, one is in a secluded cove facing the ocean. If you walk across to the island, make sure to wear some sort of reef shoes to protect your feet from cuts.

Once you reach Mokolii, you can either walk around the island to the small beach facing the open ocean, or climb up to the top for a stunning view of the majestic Koolau Mountains and the windward coast. The approximately 20-minute climb is a bit strenuous and leads through thick brush, dirt and lava ledges. But if you’re in decent condition, you can make it to the top. The island is also a seabird nesting ground, so if you visit here, be aware of that and don’t disturb the animals."

Source: "To-Hawaii.com" Hawaii travel Guide

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