Regions of Kauaʻi
Home to dramatic natural beauty like the cliffs of the Nāpali Coast, this area is an outdoor lover's paradise.
Kauaʻi's East Side is sometimes called the Coconut Coast for the groves of coconut palms that grow there.
The island's government and commercial center is surrounded by natural wonders like Wailua Falls.
You'll find sites with cultural, historical and geological significance alongside beautiful beaches on the South Shore.
Discover charming, art-filled Hanapēpē Town, the scenic vistas of Kōkeʻe State Park, and much more.
Regions of Oʻahu
Honolulu is the state capital and largest city in Hawaiʻi, offering a unique combination of tropical glamor and a bustling international metropolis where sandy beaches meet city streets.
Get a unique insight into World War II with a visit to Pearl Harbor or explore the island's agricultural traditions at the Dole Pineapple Plantation.
This area on Oʻahu's west side is home to rural towns, secluded beaches, and a luxury resort town, Ko Olina.
Meet master surfers and locals on the North Shore of Oʻahu, the big wave surfing capital of the world.
Just a short drive from Honolulu, you'll find the highlights of Oʻahu's verdant Windward Coast. These include the tranquil Byodo-in Temple and the adventurous Kuoloa Ranch.
Kaʻena Point is a scenic and sacred spot where, legend says, the souls of ancient Hawaiians would jump off into the spirit world to meet the souls of their ancestors.
The most popular beach on the Leeward Coast offers ocean-lovers a long stretch of golden sand to play or relax.
This laid-back surfer town offers beautiful beaches, tasty local restaurants and food trucks, cool shops and plenty of shave ice.
This beloved beach is popular with locals and visitors alike, and was an influential surf spot during the dawn of big wave surfing in the 1950s.
Hike to this scenic point on Oʻahu’s easternmost tip for incredible views and whale watching during the winter.
Nuʻuanu Pali Lookout is one of Oʻahu’s most popular scenic spots, with panoramic views of the Windward Coast and the Koʻolau Mountains.
Valley of the Temples Memorial Park houses Byodo-in, a stunning replica of a Japanese Buddhist Temple set in a lush forest.
Regions of Molokaʻi
Explore the 2,000-foot-high cliffs that rise above spectacular seascapes to visit one of the most remote settlements in the Hawaiian Islands.
Swim or snorkel in the turquoise waters at Pāpōhaku Beach in Molokaʻi's West End, or explore unique shops and museums in charming Maunaloa.
Take a guided hike through the Kamakou Preserve, a tropical paradise with breathtaking nature.
Built from lava rock and coral, these 13th-century fishponds were etched into Molokaʻi’s shoreline to supply local aliʻi (royalty) with sustenance.
Take a memorable mule ride down the highest sea cliffs in the world to reach the incredibly remote—and formerly forbidden—settlement of Kalaupapa.
This dense grove of coconut palms, planted during the reign of King Kamehameha V, is one of Molokaʻi’s most recognizable landmarks.
Browse unique local shops and eateries, visit historic landmarks and stroll down Hawaiʻi’s longest pier in Molokaʻi’s quaint main town.
Venture to Maunaloa, a small plantation village set in the hills above the coast, where you’ll find unique shopping and lodging options.
At three miles long, Pāpōhaku Beach is one of the largest white sand beaches in Hawaiʻi, offering distant views of Diamond (Diamond Head) on Oʻahu.
Take a guided hike into this impossibly lush cathedral valley, blessed with beautiful vistas and towering waterfalls that look straight out of the Jurassic Period.
Hike beneath moss-covered branches in Kamakou Preserve, a nature conservancy site that contains rare native Hawaiian birds and plants.
Regions of Lānaʻi
Historic Dole Park, formerly a village of houses for Dole Plantation employees, is now home to eclectic art galleries, boutiques and cafes.
Download the free Lānaʻi Guide app for community-supported hikes, self-guided driving, walking tours and history. All of which will foster a deeper cultlural understanding of and respect for this unforgettable island.
Four-wheel drive about a half-hour north from Lānaʻi City and you’ll discover Kaiolohia.
The Nature Conservancy protects this forest, which contains the largest remnants of olopua/lama dry land forest in Hawaiʻi.
For visitors looking for an off-the-beaten-path getaway, Lānaʻi offers the secluded sands of Polihua Beach.
Regions of Maui
In Kahului befinden sich der wichtigste Flughafen der Insel und interessante Sehenswürdigkeiten. Besuchen Sie Wailuku mit seinen Mom-and-Pop-Shops und Restaurants auf dem Weg zum Iao Valley State Park.
Besucher, die mutig die Haarnadelkurven und engen Brücken des Hana Highway auf sich nehmen, werden mit dem atemberaubenden Blick auf üppige Regenwälder, wunderschöne Wasserfälle und exotische Strände belohnt.
Entspannen Sie sich an den tropischen Stränden von Kihei, Makena und Wailea. Erholen Sie sich in einem erstklassigen Resort oder spielen Sie eine Runde auf einem der 13 weltbekannten Golfplätze.
Kaanapali Beach ist einer der bekanntesten Küstenabschnitte von Maui und bietet ein 4,8 km langes Paradies mit Abenteuern und purer Entspannung.
Sehen Sie den Sonnenaufgang vom Gipfel des Haleakala, blicken Sie auf die alten Wüstenlandschaften Hawaiis und entdecken Sie einzigartige, lokal angebaute Speisen.
Visit Wailuku and explore the charming wooden storefronts around Market Street, showcasing dozens of family businesses, many of which have been in continuous operation for generations.
This peaceful 4,000-acre, 10-mile long park is home to one of Maui's most recognizable landmarks, the 1,200-foot ʻĪao Needle.
Once known as Lele, which means “relentless sun” in Hawaiian, Lahaina is a historic town that has been transformed into a Maui hotspot with dozens of art galleries and a variety of unique shops and restaurants.
Kapalua, loosely translated to “arms embracing the sea,” is one of Maui’s premier resort areas located at the foot of the verdant Mauna Mauna Kahālāwai, or West Maui mountains.
With three miles of white sand and crystal clear water, it’s no wonder why Kāʻanapali Beach was once named America’s Best Beach.
Just four miles into your drive to Hāna from Kahului, you'll discover the historic town of Pāʻia on Maui's north coast.
Towering over the island of Maui and visible from just about any point, Haleakalā Crater is a force of nature in every sense.
In the heart of Upcountry Maui, Kula is a quaint, rustic area on the slopes of Haleakalā.
Located on the mid-slopes of Maui’s Haleakalā volcano, Makawao has one foot in its plantation past and another in its thriving arts community.
Kihei ist ein tolles Strandgebiet an der Südwestküste von Maui, dem sonnigsten, trockensten Ende der Insel.
An der Südwestküste von Maui finden Sie viele außergewöhnliche Strände, darunter Makena Beach. Dieser Strand ist auch als „Big Beach“ bekannt und gilt als einer der besten Strände der Insel.
Molokini ist eine kleine, sichelförmige Insel und ein State Marine Life and Bird Conservation District.
Das Luxusresort Wailea im Süden von Maui ist für seine fünf wunderschönen, sichelförmigen Strände und ausgezeichneten Golfplätze bekannt und erstreckt sich auf einer Fläche von 607 ha mit herrlichem Meerblick.
Regions of Island of Hawaiʻi
If you’re driving along the Hāmākua Coast be sure to stop to explore some of its hidden gems, including taro farms, black sand beaches, splendid waterfalls and more.
The perfect place to explore local shops, a famous farmers market, beautiful beaches and dramatic waterfalls.
See dramatic features such as lava trees and molds at Lava Trees State Park and swim in volcanically heated tide pools.
See an active volcano at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National park and learn how the Hawaiian Islands were formed.
Bright blue water, abundant resorts, coffee tastings, and unique historical and cultural landmarks — your options are plentiful.
The island of Hawaiʻi is often called the “Golf Capital of Hawaiʻi” because of the renowned courses found along the Kohala Coast.
Unternehmen Sie eine unvergessliche Fahrt von Hilo zum Waipio Valley Lookout, um atemberaubende Ausblicke, eindrucksvolle Wasserfälle, botanische Gärten und idyllische Kleinstädte zu bewundern.
Diese freundliche Kleinstadt ist mit ihren hübschen Geschäften und netten Restaurants der ideale Ausgangspunkt für eine Entdeckungsreise durch das Waipio Valley.
Das heilige Waipio Valley befindet sich an der nördlichen Hamakua Coast. Das Tal diente König Kamehameha I. während seiner Jugend als Heimat und war das politische und religiöse Zentrum Hawaiis.
The Hilo Farmers Market is one of the best open markets in Hawaiʻi, featuring fresh fruit, vegetables, plants and local crafts.
Liliʻuokalani Gardens is a beautifully landscaped, 30-acre Japanese garden featuring fishponds, pagodas and rock gardens.
ʻAkaka Falls State Park features two amazing waterfalls, ʻAkaka Falls (442 feet) and Kahuna Falls (100 feet).
Downtown Hilo is the island of Hawaiʻi's biggest small town, featuring centuries-old wooden storefronts—many of which are on the National Register of Historic Places—housing a variety of sophisticated galleries, shops, restaurants and cultural sites.
If you’re looking for a waterfall near Downtown Hilo, take a short drive west on Waiānuenue Avenue to Wailuku River State Park.
This famous black sand beach is a great photo opportunity and is almost as popular with honu (green sea turtles) as it is with visitors.
One of the state’s most famous attractions is a testament to the power of nature and a rare opportunity to see an active volcano.
Diese historische Stätte ist Teil des Nationalparksystems und beherbergt einen der größten und letzten heiau (Tempel), der in Hawaii erbaut wurde.
Das Puako Petroglyph Archaeological Preserve ist eines der größten Gebiete mit Felszeichnungen in Hawaii.
Der Hapuna Beach an der Kohala Coast ist einer der größten weißen Sandstrände auf Hawaii Island.
Der Pololu Valley Lookout gewährt atemberaubende Blicke auf das Pololu Valley, einen schwarzen Sandstrand und die Nordostküste.
Im Puuhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park, einem historischen Zufluchtsort und Standort der ehemaligen königlichen Hofanlagen, erfahren Sie alles über die frühe Geschichte Hawaiis.
Die Gegend rund um das Keauhou Resort liegt im Süden des historischen Kailua Village in Kona. Hier lassen sich oftmals Mantarochen und honu (hawaiianische grüne Meeresschildkröten) blicken.
Das historische Kailua Village ist eine lebhafte Küstenstadt im Herzen von Kona, die mit allerlei Einkaufsmöglichkeiten, Restaurants und bedeutenden historischen Stätten aufwartet.
Der Hulihee Palace am Alii Drive im Herzen des historischen Kailua Village (Kailua-Kona) entführt seine Besucher auf eine Reise in die Zeit der hawaiianischen Monarchie.
Der Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park befindet sich südlich vom Kona International Airport (KOA). Begeben Sie sich in diesem Küstenreservat auf Entdeckungsreise und erfahren Sie, wie diese frühe hawaiianische Siedlung an der rauen Kona Coast überlebt hat.