Makalawena Beach, Hawaii

Condé Nast TravelerJan 30

From surf-friendly swimsuits to lightweight eveningwear, here's what you'll need for a relaxing getaway.

Beach on Big Island for pleasing solitude

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Road to HanaTrailFamous coastal route on the northeastern shore of Maui
Hamoa BeachSightSurfer's haven on Maui, south of Hana
Feast at LeleRestaurantServes five courses, pays homage to Pacific islands
The Sailing TrilogyPlaceCompany running boat tours on Maui for decades
Waimanalo beachSightThree-mile long beach on Oahu
Garden of Eden ArboretumParkContains verdant multitudes over 26 acres
Wailea BeachSightBeach on Maui for whale-watching
Hoapili TrailTrailTrail that hugs the southern coast of Maui
Haleakalā National ParkNature reservePark with mountains, forests, gardens, volcano
Lanikai BeachSightBeach on Oahu for swimming
Makalawena BeachSightBeach on Big Island for pleasing solitude

Makalawena Beach