Lonely PlanetAug 23
8 things to do in Hawaiʻi and the best way to do them
Experience the best of Hawaiʻi with this guide to the top things to do on the islands.
17-mile cliff face with deep crevices and dozens of waterfalls.
23 things in this story
- Nāpali CoastSight17-mile cliff face with deep crevices and dozens of waterfalls.
- Little Fish CoffeeRestaurantLocated on the South Shore.
- Elsewhere
- ʻIolani PalaceSightOʻahu, United StatesContinue Native Hawaiian education.
- Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National ParkNature reserveHawaiʻi, United StatesHome to the very active Kīlauea volcano, with steam vents and lava tube.
- Volcano WineryRestaurantHawaiʻi, United StatesOffers wine tasting.
- Kaʻiwa Ridge TrailTrailOʻahu, United StatesOverlooks the Pacific Ocean, Lanikai Beach, and Mokulua Islands.
- Lanikai BeachSightOʻahu, United StatesPerfect place to cool off after a hike.
- PipelineSightOʻahu, United StatesA pipeline is a system of pipes for long-distance transportation of a liquid or gas, typically to a market area for…
- Da Hui Backdoor ShootoutFestivalOʻahu, United StatesA local favorite surfing competition with Pidgin-speaking commentators.
- Ululani’s Hawaiian Shave IceIce cream shopHawaiʻi, United StatesMastered shave ice with house-made syrups and smooth ice.
- Tidal TheoryPlaceOʻahu, United StatesOffers leather lei-making workshops.
- Hook and HidePlaceOʻahu, United StatesLocation for leather lei-making workshops.
- Hanapepe bon danceFestivalHanapēpē, United StatesFeatures taiko drumming, Japanese music, and traditional folk dances.
- Kauaʻi Soto Zen TempleSightHanapēpē, United StatesHosts the Hanapepe bon dance.
- Taro Ko ChipsMarketHanapēpē, United StatesFactory for delicious taro chips.
- Kō Hana RumRestaurantOʻahu, United StatesOffers tasting of sugarcane-based rums and distillery tours.
- Wahiawā Botanical GardenSightOʻahu, United StatesA place for a stroll.
- Hanalei Dolphin Fish MarketRestaurantHanalei, United States
- ʻEhukai Beach ParkSightOʻahu, United States
- Ted’s BakeryRestaurantOʻahu, United States
- Waikīkī BeachSightOʻahu, United States
- Baby BeachSightOʻahu, United States
- Shige’s Saimin StandRestaurantOʻahu, United States
