Travel Hawaiʻi
A travel guide by Ryan Robert Rice, built around the islands’ beaches, trails, and food.
A starting point for exploring
This edition covers 168 beaches and coastal stops, 67 hikes and walks, and 315 food stops across the six main visitor islands. It is a curated directory, not an exhaustive inventory of every beach or trail in Hawaiʻi.
Restaurant selections highlight useful stops for travelers; selections are not sponsored placements. Photos are credited to their original creators and do not imply that Ryan photographed every location.
Sources & current conditions
Each listing links to official visitor guidance, a park directory, restaurant information, or local food coverage. Maps open a place search; confirm the correct entrance and legal access before traveling. A listing does not confirm that a place is open today.
Source review dates are recorded on individual listings where available. A review date is not a guarantee of current operation. Event schedules have their own verification dates. Access restrictions, weather, menus, and hours can change. Check the linked source close to your visit.
- Go Hawaiʻi — Oʻahu
- Go Hawaiʻi — Maui
- Go Hawaiʻi — Kauaʻi
- Go Hawaiʻi — Hawaiʻi Island
- Go Hawaiʻi — Molokaʻi
- Go Hawaiʻi — Lānaʻi
- Haleakalā National Park hiking
- Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park day hikes
- Hawaiʻi Ocean Safety
Leave a place better than you found it
Stay on marked trails, pack out rubbish, keep clear of wildlife, and respect private property and cultural sites. Choose local businesses and community-led experiences.