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Lonely PlanetAug 25, 2026

Hawaiʻi on a Budget

Keep your costs down on a trip to Hawaiʻi with these top money-saving tips.

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  • Duke Kahanamoku BeachSightRecommended spot for best views of Friday night fireworks.
  • Sheraton Waikīkī Beach ResortHotelGuest room prices vary significantly by season.
  • Honu Waikīkī by ALOHHotelSlightly outside Waikīkī bustle, walking distance to beach and shopping.
  • 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.
  • HaleakalāSightMaui, United StatesWitness sunrise or sunset from the 10,023-ft summit.
  • 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.
  • The BranchesPlaceMaui, United StatesOutdoor music venue under a banyan tree at Royal Lahaina Resort.
  • Rainbow Drive-InRestaurantHonolulu, United StatesServes loaded plates of teriyaki beef, shoyu chicken, hamburger steak.
  • Tin RoofRestaurantMaui, United StatesDishes include mochiko chicken, poke bowl, and pork belly.
  • FarmLovers MarketsMarketHonolulu, United StatesFarmers market to buy fresh local goodies and artisan products.
  • 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
  • Honokowai Okazuya & DeliRestaurantMaui, United States
  • DJ’s Box LunchRestaurantKauaʻi, United States
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OutsideMar 24

What Travelers Should Know About the Floods in Hawai’i

With historic flooding hitting the Hawaiian islands, travelers are rethinking spring break plans. Here’s what locals want you to consider before canceling your trip.

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  • Sugar BeachSightKihei, United StatesBeach in Kihei, Maui.
  • Jamie O’Brien Surf ExperiencePlaceOahu, United StatesOffers surf lessons at Turtle Bay Resort and Waikiki.
  • Turtle Bay ResortHotelOahu, United StatesLocation for surf lessons on the North Shore.
  • Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National ParkMuseumBig Island, United StatesPartially reopened, access to Kīlauea summit restored.
  • Haleakalā National ParkNature reserveMaui, United StatesBoth districts remain closed.
  • Waiʻānapanapa State ParkSightMaui, United StatesPark on Maui, remains closed.
  • ʻĪao Valley State MonumentParkMaui, United StatesMonument on Maui, remains closed.
  • Maui True NorthPlaceMaui, United StatesOffers surf and kitesurfing lessons.
  • MānoaNeighborhoodOahu, United StatesArea on Oahu that suffered extreme damage.
  • LahainaNeighborhoodMaui, United StatesArea on Maui impacted by fires.
  • WaikikiSuburbHonolulu, United StatesArea in Honolulu, largely unaffected.
  • KīlaueaSightBig Island, United StatesSummit area in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.
  • Chain of Craters RoadSightBig Island, United StatesRoad in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, access restored.
  • East MauiNeighborhoodMaui, United StatesArea in Maui, including Road to Hāna, limited access.
  • Road to HānaSightMaui, United StatesRoad in East Maui, limited to local traffic.
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