Adventure awaits on Oʻahu. From surfing on the North Shore or snorkeling at Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve to hitting the Diamond Head Summit Trail, outdoor enthusiasts can find adventure across the island. Enjoy the island’s natural beauty where our readers voted as the best. Best Beach Waikīkī Beach Lanikai Beach Waimea Bay Kailua Beach Park […]
A trip to Kaua‘i isn’t complete until you’ve experienced the island’s stunning environment, whether it be on a hike, in the water or from a boat. Read which excursions and places our readers ranked as best, from beaches and botanical gardens to campgrounds and snorkeling spots. Best Beach Po‘ipū Beach Hanalei Bay ‘Anini Beach Mākua
Thrillseekers and adventurers will feel right at home on the Valley Isle. From breathtaking hikes and waterfalls to ziplining, fishing, surfing and more, there are endless ways to spend the day on Maui. Read which adventures our readers voted the best. Best Beach Kā‘anapali Beach (aka Black Rock Beach) Mākena Beach (aka Big Beach) Wailea
Best Beach Kā‘anapali Beach, Maui Hanalei Bay, Kaua‘i Po‘ipū Beach, Kaua‘i Waikīkī Beach, O‘ahu Hāpuna Beach, Hawai‘i Island Lanikai Beach, O‘ahu Mākena Beach, Maui Wailea Beach, Maui Waimea Bay, O‘ahu Kailua Beach, O‘ahu Best Island Maui Kaua‘i Hawai‘i Island O‘ahu Lāna‘i Moloka‘i Best City/Town Lahaina, Maui Honolulu, O‘ahu Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i Island Hanalei, Kaua‘i Hāna, Maui
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I spend most of my free time in the mountains on Oʻahu. And I can honestly say, there’s no better way to experience the natural beauty of the island than by hiking any of roughly 50 state-run trails. Hiking is something I do even when I’m traveling outside the Islands. Not only do they help
Black-sand beaches, breathtaking canyons, awe-inspiring volcanoes, lush rain forests—there’s so much beauty across the Islands it’s hard to pick a favorite place. Fortunately, the national and state parks system has designated and protected some of the most stunning of Hawaii’s natural wonders. Between Hawaii Island, Maui, Molokai, Oahu and Kauai, there are eight national parks
