Lanai City

Lanai City Review

A tidy plantation town, built in 1924 by Jim Dole for the needs of the growing pineapple business that dominated the island, is home to old-time residents, recently arrived resort workers, and second-home owners, and is slowly changing from a quiet rural village to a busier little town. A simple grid of roads is lined with stately Cook pines and basic services; the pace is calm and the people are friendly. Dole Park, in the center of Lanai City, is surrounded by small shops and restaurants and is a favorite spot among locals for sitting, strolling, and talking story. Visit the Lanai Culture and Heritage Center to get a glimpse of this island's rich past, purchase historical publications and maps, and get directions to anywhere on the island.