Visiting Rice Patch
Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
- Early morning and late afternoon are the best times to see animals.
- Keep your distance and do not feed wildlife.
Best time
November to March for sightings; sanctuaries may close in peak monsoon. Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.
Places to visit near Rice Patch
All places near Kaunakakai →Kakahaiʻa National Wildlife Refuge
sanctuary · 1 km

Kamakou
viewpoint · 11 km

Molokai
river spot · 13 km
Hokukano-Ualapue Complex
fort · 14 km
Meyer Lake
lake · 14 km

Kalaupapa National Historical Park
sanctuary · 15 km
How to reach Rice Patch
Nearest towns with a guide: Kaunakakai (11 km) · Kualapu‘u (17 km) · Waialua (24 km). Coordinates 21.06722, -156.94528. Road distances are estimates.
Frequently asked
What is the best time to visit Rice Patch?
November to March for sightings; sanctuaries may close in peak monsoon. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.
What are the places to visit near Rice Patch?
Nearby: Kakahaiʻa National Wildlife Refuge (sanctuary, 1 km), Kamakou (viewpoint, 11 km), Molokai (river spot, 13 km), Hokukano-Ualapue Complex (fort, 14 km), Meyer Lake (lake, 14 km), Kalaupapa National Historical Park (sanctuary, 15 km).
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