Lonely PlanetAug 25
Hawaiʻi on a Budget
Keep your costs down on a trip to Hawaiʻi with these top money-saving tips.
25 things in this story
- HaleakalāSightWitness sunrise or sunset from the 10,023-ft summit.
- The BranchesPlaceOutdoor music venue under a banyan tree at Royal Lahaina Resort.
- Tin RoofRestaurantDishes include mochiko chicken, poke bowl, and pork belly.
- Honokowai Okazuya & DeliRestaurant
- Elsewhere
- Hanauma BaySightHonolulu, United StatesProtected marine bay in Honolulu, one of the best snorkeling spots.
- Waimea CanyonSightKauaʻi, United StatesThe "Grand Canyon of the Pacific", 14 miles long and 3600ft deep.
- Makapuʻu LighthouseTrailHonolulu, United StatesPaved 2-mile trek along rugged coastline with sweeping ocean views.
- Electric BeachSightHonolulu, United StatesWarm waters teeming with marine life, recommended for stronger swimmers.
- Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National ParkSightHawaiʻi Island, United StatesView Kīlauea's episodic summit eruption from park lookouts.
- Greenwell FarmsSightHawaiʻi Island, United StatesOne of the oldest Kona coffee farms, offers free tours and tastings.
- Kōkeʻe State ParkNature reserveKauaʻi, United StatesBoasts 45 miles of hiking trails and a restaurant.
- Kōkeʻe LodgeRestaurantKauaʻi, United StatesRestaurant located within Kōkeʻe State Park.
- Capitol ModernMuseumHonolulu, United StatesFree museum in Downtown Honolulu, formerly Hawaiʻi State Art Museum.
- Bishop MuseumMuseumHonolulu, United StatesHouses Hawaiian objects, royal heirlooms, and natural history specimens.
- Kauaʻi Coffee Co.CaféKauaʻi, United StatesLargest coffee farm in the US with free walking tours.
- Duke Kahanamoku BeachSightWaikiki, United StatesRecommended spot for best views of Friday night fireworks.
- Rainbow Drive-InRestaurantHonolulu, United StatesServes loaded plates of teriyaki beef, shoyu chicken, hamburger steak.
- FarmLovers MarketsMarketHonolulu, United StatesFarmers market to buy fresh local goodies and artisan products.
- Sheraton Waikīkī Beach ResortHotelWaikiki, United StatesGuest room prices vary significantly by season.
- Honu Waikīkī by ALOHHotelWaikiki, United StatesSlightly outside Waikīkī bustle, walking distance to beach and shopping.
- Aloha Surf HostelHostelPāiʻa, United StatesIn Pāiʻa, offers free daily tours and pancake breakfast.
- Hawaiian Style CafeRestaurantHawaiʻi Island, United States
- Kawamoto StoreRestaurantHawaiʻi Island, United States
- Fukuya DeliRestaurantHonolulu, United States
- DJ’s Box LunchRestaurantKauaʻi, United States