Island of Hawaii

Island of Inspiration

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Welcome to the Island of Hawaii

The island of Hawaii is the youngest and largest island in the Hawaiian chain. Nearly twice as big as all of the other Hawaiian Islands combined (hence, its nickname, “Big Island”), its sheer size is awe-inspiring. You can travel through all but four of the world's different climate zones here, ranging from Wet Tropical to Polar Tundra, a result of the shielding effect and elevations of the massive volcanoes Maunakea and Maunaloa. From the many geological features at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park to the snow-capped heights of Maunakea; from the lush valleys of the Hilo and Hamakua Coasts to the jet-black sands of Punaluu Beach, the island of Hawaii is an unrivaled expression of the power of nature. However you decide to experience the island, it is sure to leave you humbled!

Regions of the Island of Hawaii

Hamakua Coast

If you’re driving along the Hamakua Coast be sure to stop to explore some of its hidden gems, including taro farms, black sand beaches, splendid waterfalls and more.

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Hilo

The perfect place to explore local shops, a famous farmers market, beautiful beaches and dramatic waterfalls.

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Puna

See dramatic features such as lava trees and molds at Lava Trees State Park and swim in volcanically heated tide pools.

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Punaluu Black Sand Beach in Kau on the island of Hawaii

Kau

See an active volcano at Hawaii Volcanoes National park and learn how the Hawaiian Islands were formed.

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Kona

Bright blue water, abundant resorts, coffee tastings, and unique historical and cultural landmarks — your options are plentiful.

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Kohala

The island of Hawaii is often called the “Golf Capital of Hawaii” because of the renowned courses found along the Kohala Coast.

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Mele Kaapuni no Keawe Kū i ka Moku

Hear a Hawaiian Chant

This traveling mele (chant) takes us around the island of Hawaii to certain places that are special to composer, Kamaka Kukona and his kumu hula’s (hula teacher) ohana (family). The Uahi a Ka Wahine (smoky ash hued sky of Pele) in the first verse takes us up to Kilauea, a spot they frequent for hula, while the second verse onward speaks of the birth places of Kukonaʻs kumu hula’s family members from Waimea all the way back to Hilo.

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The Hawaiian Islands Weather

Kauai

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Kauai

Poipu, Kauai

TodayMostly Sunny75°F24°C

Wed 01/23Mostly Sunny76°F24°C

Thu 01/24Sunny77°F25°C

Fri 01/25Rain76°F24°C

Sat 01/26Mostly Sunny72°F22°C

Sun 01/27Mostly Sunny73°F23°C

Lihue

TodayMostly Sunny75°F24°C

Wed 01/23Mostly Sunny76°F24°C

Thu 01/24Mostly Sunny77°F25°C

Fri 01/25Scattered Showers75°F24°C

Sat 01/26Partly Cloudy69°F21°C

Sun 01/27Partly Cloudy71°F22°C

Kapaa

TodayMostly Sunny74°F23°C

Wed 01/23Mostly Sunny75°F24°C

Thu 01/24Rain75°F24°C

Fri 01/25Showers74°F23°C

Sat 01/26Scattered Showers66°F19°C

Sun 01/27Partly Cloudy68°F20°C

Oahu

Honolulu, Oahu

TodayMostly Sunny75°F24°C

Wed 01/23Mostly Sunny78°F26°C

Thu 01/24Sunny78°F26°C

Fri 01/25Rain80°F27°C

Sat 01/26Partly Cloudy72°F22°C

Sun 01/27Partly Cloudy71°F22°C

West Side

TodayPartly Cloudy73°F23°C

Wed 01/23Mostly Sunny80°F27°C

Thu 01/24Partly Cloudy78°F26°C

Fri 01/25Scattered Showers78°F26°C

Sat 01/26Partly Cloudy72°F22°C

Sun 01/27Mostly Sunny72°F22°C

North Shore (Turtle Bay)

TodayMostly Sunny74°F23°C

Wed 01/23Partly Cloudy76°F24°C

Thu 01/24Mostly Sunny77°F25°C

Fri 01/25Scattered Showers75°F24°C

Sat 01/26Mostly Cloudy69°F21°C

Sun 01/27Partly Cloudy70°F21°C

Molokai

Hoolehua, Molokai

TodayPartly Cloudy76°F24°C

Wed 01/23Mostly Sunny84°F29°C

Thu 01/24Mostly Sunny82°F28°C

Fri 01/25Mostly Sunny81°F27°C

Sat 01/26Mostly Sunny74°F23°C

Sun 01/27Mostly Sunny73°F23°C

Molokai Airport

TodayPartly Cloudy76°F24°C

Wed 01/23Mostly Sunny84°F29°C

Thu 01/24Mostly Sunny82°F28°C

Fri 01/25Mostly Sunny81°F27°C

Sat 01/26Mostly Sunny74°F23°C

Sun 01/27Mostly Sunny73°F23°C

Kaunakakai City

TodayPartly Cloudy74°F23°C

Wed 01/23Mostly Sunny78°F26°C

Thu 01/24Mostly Sunny79°F26°C

Fri 01/25Mostly Sunny78°F26°C

Sat 01/26Partly Cloudy71°F22°C

Sun 01/27Mostly Sunny70°F21°C

Lanai

Lanai City, Lanai

TodayShowers74°F23°C

Wed 01/23Mostly Sunny76°F24°C

Thu 01/24Mostly Sunny76°F24°C

Fri 01/25Mostly Sunny74°F23°C

Sat 01/26Scattered Showers69°F21°C

Sun 01/27Breezy69°F21°C

Manele Bay Beach

TodayShowers74°F23°C

Wed 01/23Mostly Sunny76°F24°C

Thu 01/24Mostly Sunny76°F24°C

Fri 01/25Mostly Sunny74°F23°C

Sat 01/26Scattered Showers69°F21°C

Sun 01/27Breezy69°F21°C

Lanai Airport

TodayShowers74°F23°C

Wed 01/23Mostly Sunny76°F24°C

Thu 01/24Mostly Sunny76°F24°C

Fri 01/25Mostly Sunny74°F23°C

Sat 01/26Scattered Showers69°F21°C

Sun 01/27Breezy69°F21°C

Maui

Kahului Airport, Maui

TodayMostly Sunny75°F24°C

Wed 01/23Mostly Sunny76°F24°C

Thu 01/24Mostly Sunny78°F26°C

Fri 01/25Scattered Showers77°F25°C

Sat 01/26Rain70°F21°C

Sun 01/27Partly Cloudy71°F22°C

Whalers Village in Kaanapali

TodayMostly Sunny72°F22°C

Wed 01/23Mostly Sunny73°F23°C

Thu 01/24Rain73°F23°C

Fri 01/25Partly Cloudy69°F21°C

Sat 01/26Showers65°F18°C

Sun 01/27Partly Cloudy64°F18°C

The Shops at Wailea in Wailea

TodayMostly Sunny72°F22°C

Wed 01/23Mostly Sunny73°F23°C

Thu 01/24Rain73°F23°C

Fri 01/25Partly Cloudy69°F21°C

Sat 01/26Showers65°F18°C

Sun 01/27Partly Cloudy64°F18°C

Hawaii

Hilo, Hawaii

TodayMostly Sunny73°F23°C

Wed 01/23Mostly Sunny74°F23°C

Thu 01/24Partly Cloudy75°F24°C

Fri 01/25Partly Cloudy74°F23°C

Sat 01/26Scattered Showers71°F22°C

Sun 01/27Partly Cloudy70°F21°C

Kailua/Kona

TodayPartly Cloudy72°F22°C

Wed 01/23Mostly Sunny75°F24°C

Thu 01/24Mostly Sunny75°F24°C

Fri 01/25Mostly Sunny76°F24°C

Sat 01/26Mostly Sunny77°F25°C

Sun 01/27Breezy75°F24°C

Puako

TodayMostly Sunny72°F22°C

Wed 01/23Partly Cloudy75°F24°C

Thu 01/24Partly Cloudy74°F23°C

Fri 01/25Partly Cloudy73°F23°C

Sat 01/26Partly Cloudy73°F23°C

Sun 01/27Mostly Sunny70°F21°C

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One’s love for the planet is an inseverable relationship. Please take the Island of Hawaii Pono Pledge and ask your friends and family to do the same.

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