Things to do across Hawaii

Walk Lahaina's repaired waterfront street, reopened in August 2026 after the 2023 wildfire, as shops and restaurants return.

Lahaina, HITransit: reachable by public transit

A two-mile crescent of sand on Kauai's north shore, ringed by mountains, with a historic pier near the Hanalei River mouth.

Hanalei, HI

Stroll three miles of sand on West Maui and watch the nightly cliff dive ceremony at Puʻu Kekaʻa, or Black Rock.

Lahaina, HITransit: reachable by public transit

Drive up from Waimea to the main lookout over Kauaʻi's colorful, 3,000-foot-deep Waimea Canyon.

Waimea, HI

Hike the first 2 miles of the Kalalau Trail to Hanakāpīʻai Beach, or see Kauaʻi's roadless cliff coast from a boat or a helicopter.

Hāʻena, HI

A north-shore Kauaʻi state park with beaches, taro terraces, and the start of the Kalalau Trail.

Hāʻena, HI

Forested state park on Kauaʻi offering high overlooks of Kalalau Valley, native-forest hiking, and camping by permit.

Kauaʻi, HI

Historic Lihue building that now houses the Kauai Museum, with exhibits on the island's history and culture.

Lihue, HI

Hawaii-based nonprofit running several tropical botanical gardens and preserves focused on plant research, conservation, and education.

Hawaii, HI

River valley park on Kauai with boat cruises, waterfall views, and ancient heiau sites.

Wailua, HI

A remote, wild beach park on Kauaʻi's western coast, reached by a long unpaved road and backed by dunes and sea cliffs.

Kekaha, HI

Garden on Kauai's south shore shaped by Robert and John Gregg Allerton, reached by guided tour and shuttle.

Kōloa, HI