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Nā Pali Coast, Kauaʻi — aerial view
THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS

Find your kind
of Hawaiʻi

One island at a time. Discover the beaches, trails, and food that make each place its own.

Explore the islands
Nā Pali Coast, Kauaʻi — aerial view · Romain Guy
Six islands. A thousand ways to slow down.

Start with an island, then find your beach, choose a walk, and discover somewhere worth stopping for a meal.

CHOOSE YOUR ISLAND

Same ocean.
Entirely different experiences.

City energy, volcanic landscapes, quiet coastlines. Get to know each island before you go.

Waikīkī coastline and Diamond Head, Oʻahu

Oʻahu

Ocean mornings. City evenings.

50 beaches · 16 walks & hikes

Road to Hāna coastline, Maui

Maui

From sea level to the clouds.

40 beaches · 14 walks & hikes

Nā Pali Coast, Kauaʻi — aerial view

Kauaʻi

Let the landscape set the pace.

27 beaches · 12 walks & hikes

Aerial view of waves meeting a rugged beach on Hawaiʻi Island

Hawaiʻi Island

A landscape still being made.

37 beaches · 13 walks & hikes

Kalaupapa peninsula aerial

Molokaʻi

Slow down. Listen. Look closer.

7 beaches · 6 walks & hikes

Puʻu Pehe (Sweetheart Rock) and the Lānaʻi coast

Lānaʻi

Room to wander. Space to unwind.

7 beaches · 6 walks & hikes

Lanikai shoreline and Nā Mokulua, Oʻahu.
Lanikai shoreline and Nā Mokulua, Oʻahu. · Ryan Rice
SALT IN THE AIR

A beach for
your kind of day.

From Lanikai’s offshore islands to the black sand of Punaluʻu, explore the coast by island and area.

Browse 168 beaches & coastal stops
A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE

Go a little
further on foot.

Find a short coastal walk, a rainforest trail, or a full day in volcanic terrain. Practical route notes help you choose.

Explore 67 hikes & walks
Sliding Sands Trail, Haleakala crater
Sliding Sands Trail, Haleakala crater · Navin75
PULL UP A CHAIR

Make room for the food.

Explore places to eat
Malasadas from Leonard’s BakeryMalasadas from Leonard’s Bakery
OʻAHU

Hawaiian food & malasadas

Make time for Helena’s and check Leonard’s latest bakery update.

Oʻahu food guide Mochiko chicken at Tin Roof MauiMochiko chicken at Tin Roof Maui
MAUI

A stop in Kahului

Build lunch around Tin Roof before heading back to the coast.

Maui food guide Nobu Lānaʻi — official Four Seasons Resort Lānaʻi venue photographNobu Lānaʻi — official Four Seasons Resort Lānaʻi venue photograph
LĀNAʻI

Town cafes to ocean views

Choose a casual stop in Lānaʻi City or a special resort dinner.

Lānaʻi food guide Kauaʻi Juice Co. Kapaʻa storefrontKauaʻi Juice Co. Kapaʻa storefront
Kauaʻi

Coffee, fresh food & island dinners

Browse Kapaʻa cafés, Kōloa dining, and North Shore stops.

Kauaʻi food guide Ahi Hawaiian poke from Suisan Fish MarketAhi Hawaiian poke from Suisan Fish Market
Hawaiʻi Island

From Hilo to Kona

Explore neighborhood kitchens, fish counters, and oceanfront meals.

Hawaiʻi Island food guide Coffees of Hawaiʻi café in Kualapuʻu, MolokaʻiCoffees of Hawaiʻi café in Kualapuʻu, Molokaʻi
Molokaʻi

Town bakeries & island coffee

Start in Kaunakakai and explore the coffee stops of Central Molokaʻi.

Molokaʻi food guide

Explore all six islands by town · Photo credits

MAKE IT YOUR OWN

More of island life

Local & free events
Waikīkī coastline and Diamond Head, OʻahuWaikīkī coastline and Diamond Head, OʻahuPLAN WITH THE CONDITIONS

Weather & seasons

Island forecasts, official storm alerts, and which shores to consider.

Explore Hawaii Army National Guard Soldiers greet one another during a welcome-home ceremony at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, January 17, 2026.Hawaii Army National Guard Soldiers greet one another during a welcome-home ceremony at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, January 17, 2026.MILITARY & FAMILIES

PCSing to Hawaiʻi

Plan your arrival, housing, pet travel and family support with official resources.

Explore USS Arizona Memorial at sunriseUSS Arizona Memorial at sunriseREMEMBRANCE & HISTORY

Pearl Harbor tours

Compare memorial programs, museum experiences and guided trips.

Explore Kilauea summit aerial, July 13 2018Kilauea summit aerial, July 13 2018KNOW THE STORY

A short history of Hawaiʻi

From volcanic beginnings and voyaging to the Kingdom and cultural renaissance.

Explore Produce featured on the organizer’s KCC Farmers Market page.Produce featured on the organizer’s KCC Farmers Market page.GROWN HERE

Farmers markets

Find local produce, small makers, and market days.

Explore Chief’s Lūʻau performers on stage.Chief’s Lūʻau performers on stage.AN EVENING TO REMEMBER

Lūʻau

Food, hula, music, and the stories behind them.

Explore Ko Olina Golf Club — official venue photograph.Ko Olina Golf Club — official venue photograph.TIME FOR A ROUND

Golf

Coastal fairways, local courses, and Upcountry views.

Explore Garden of the GodsGarden of the GodsTAKE THE LONG WAY

Local discoveries

Neighborhood stops and a different pace.

Explore The main facade of ʻIolani Palace in Honolulu, photographed August 13, 2015.The main facade of ʻIolani Palace in Honolulu, photographed August 13, 2015.CULTURE & FAMILY DAYS

Museums, monuments & attractions

Royal places, island museums, historic sites, the zoo, and waterparks.

Explore Maitaʻi Catamaran at sunset.Maitaʻi Catamaran at sunset.OUT ON THE WATER

Cruises & sails

Sunset dinners, catamaran sails, and cocktail cruises.

Explore Representative Hula Kahiko performance photo from Royal Hawaiian Center; not a photo of the scheduled edition.Representative Hula Kahiko performance photo from Royal Hawaiian Center; not a photo of the scheduled edition.WHAT’S ON

Events & festivals

Find dates for Waikīkī happenings and free local events.

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TRAVEL WITH CARE

Some places ask us to pause.

Not every island or shoreline is a place for independent sightseeing.

Niʻihau

A privately owned island. Independent public access is not available; any authorized visit must be arranged with the relevant operator or landowner.

About visiting Niʻihau

Kahoʻolawe

A protected reserve with controlled access. It is not an island for casual beach days or independent hiking.

About Kahoʻolawe