Active Pursuits

Golf

Golf is one of Molokai's best-kept secrets: It's challenging and fun, tee times are open, and the rates are lower than your score will be. Ironwood Hills Golf Course, off Kalae Highway (tel. 808/567-6000), is located just before the Molokai Mule Ride Mule Barn, on the road to the Lookout. Built in 1929 by Del Monte Plantation for its executives, it's one of the oldest courses in the state. This unusual course, which sits in the cool air at 1,200 feet, delights with its rich foliage, open fairways, and spectacular views of the rest of the island. Tip: After teeing off on the 6th hole, just take whatever clubs you need to finish playing the hole and a driver for the 7th hole, and park your bag under a tree. The climb to the 7th hole is steep -- you'll be glad that you're only carrying a few clubs. Greens fees are $24 for 18 holes and $18 for 9 holes.

Bicycling

Molokai is a great place to see by bicycle. The roads are not very busy and there are great places to pull off the road and take a quick dip.

Molokai Bicycle, 80 Mohala St., Kaunakakai (tel. 808/553-3931; www.bikehawaii.com/molokaibicycle), offers bike rentals for $15 to $24 a day, or $70 to $100 a week, including a complimentary helmet and lock. Owner Phillip Kikukawa is schoolteacher, so call him in late afternoon when he's in the shop.

Tennis

The only two tennis courts on Molokai are located at the Mitchell Pauole Center, in Kaunakakai (tel. 808/553-3204). Both are lit for night play and are available free on a first-come, first-served basis, with a 45-minute time limit if someone is waiting. You can also rent tennis rackets ($5 a day, $24 a week) and balls ($3 a day, $12 a week) from Molokai Outdoors Activities (tel. 877/553-4477 or 808/553-4477; www.molokai-outdoors.com).