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.
23 things in this story
- ʻIolani PalaceSightContinue Native Hawaiian education.
- Kaʻiwa Ridge TrailTrailOverlooks the Pacific Ocean, Lanikai Beach, and Mokulua Islands.
- Lanikai BeachSightPerfect place to cool off after a hike.
- PipelineSightA pipeline is a system of pipes for long-distance transportation of a liquid or gas, typically to a market area for…
- Da Hui Backdoor ShootoutFestivalA local favorite surfing competition with Pidgin-speaking commentators.
- Tidal TheoryPlaceOffers leather lei-making workshops.
- Hook and HidePlaceLocation for leather lei-making workshops.
- Kō Hana RumRestaurantOffers tasting of sugarcane-based rums and distillery tours.
- Wahiawā Botanical GardenSightA place for a stroll.
- ʻEhukai Beach ParkSight
- Ted’s BakeryRestaurant
- Waikīkī BeachSight
- Baby BeachSight
- Shige’s Saimin StandRestaurant
- Elsewhere
- Nāpali CoastSightKauaʻi, United States17-mile cliff face with deep crevices and dozens of waterfalls.
- 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.
- Little Fish CoffeeRestaurantKauaʻi, United StatesLocated on the South Shore.
- Ululani’s Hawaiian Shave IceIce cream shopHawaiʻi, United StatesMastered shave ice with house-made syrups and smooth ice.
- 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.
- Hanalei Dolphin Fish MarketRestaurantHanalei, United States