These beautiful islands are so much more than swaying palm trees and white sandy beaches. There is a rich culture, kind spirit, and fierce pride to be discovered while you explore Hawaii. We encourage you to be a respectful visitor to the islands.
Below are some of our favorite island activities to help guide your adventures here. This isn't an official guidebook or even every single thing there is to see and do here! Simply a few island favorites from some Hawaii locals. Mahalo!
Breakfast - Papa Kona
Lunch - Huggos
Dinner - Foster’s Kitchen
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Breakfast - Island Lava Java
Lunch - The Bistro Restaurant at Waikoloa Cinemas
Dinner - Kuleana Rum Shack
Breakfast - Ken’s House of Pancakes
Lunch - Pineapples Restaurant
Dinner - Jackie Rey’s Ohana Grill
Hapuna Beach
Beach 69
Kekaha Kai State Park
Coconut Island (Hilo)
Aneahoomalu Beach
Magic Sands in Kona
02.
Two-Step
Beach 69
Kealakekua Bay
03.
Volcano National Park
Pololu Valley
Hawaii Tropical Bioreserve & Garden
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01.
Breakfast - Kihei Caffe
Lunch - Monkeypod Kitchen
Dinner - Ka’ana Kitchen at Andaz Wailea
Breakfast - Leoda’s Kitchen and Pie Shop
Lunch - Lahaina Fish Co
Dinner - Kimo’s Maui
Breakfast - Zippy’s Kahului
Lunch - Tin Roof
Dinner - Mama’s Fish House
Baby Beach, Paia
Maluaka Beach
Oneloa Beach
Big Beach
Po'olenalena Beach
Charley Young Beach Park, Kihei
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Kula Lavender Farm
Sail Trilogy Ocean Tours
Haleakala National Park
Road to Hana (download an app)
Day trip to Lanai via Ferry
Maui Ocean Center
01.
Breakfast - Koko Head Cafe
Lunch - Moku Kitchen
Dinner - The Pig & the Lady
Breakfast - Kono’s
Lunch - Farm to Barn Cafe + Juicery
Dinner - Lei Lei's Bar & Grill
Breakfast - Over Easy
Lunch - Uahi Island Grill
Dinner - Buzz’s Original Steakhouse
Breakfast - Eggs N' Things
Lunch - Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman
Dinner - Mad Bene
02.
Ko’olina
Waimanalo Beach
Ala Moana Beach Park
Kahala Beach
Makapu'u Beach Park
In town: Diamond Head, Makapu’u Point Lighthouse Trail, Kuli’ou’ou Ridge
North Shore: Ehukai Pillbox Hike
Kailua/Kaneohe: Lanikai Pillbox Hike
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Pearl Harbor
Circle island Drive
North Shore Food Trucks
Kualoa Ranch
Diamond Head Hike