Situated nearly at the center of the north Pacific Ocean, Hawaii is a collection of eight islands. Its islands are renowned for their rugged landscapes of cliffs, waterfalls, tropical foliage and beaches with gold, red, black and even green sands. Of the 6 main islands, Oahu has Hawaii’s biggest city and capital, Honolulu, you can see warships from World War II or kick back on the iconic white shores of Waikiki Beach. An overview 10
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10. Molokai
Often called the "Friendly Island", Molokai is a Hawaiian island in the central Pacific. Most visitors to Molokai come for the pristine, undeveloped beauty. From lush rolling hills to tropical rainforests and white sand beaches. The most famous attraction on the island is the Kalaupapa National Historical Park, an isolated former leper colony below towering cliffs. Here you can go hiking in Pala’au State Park, or you can go to the west end of the Island to see the three mile white sand beach called Papohaku.
9. Oahu's North Shore (Oahu)
Most visitors head straight for the capital city of Honolulu. The island’s North Shore is a little less touristy but it has some of the most beautiful beaches you’ll find anywhere in the world. If you’re into surfing, then you might already know that the North Shore of Oahu boasts some of the best winter waves in the world, while summer waves are far smaller and more gentle – all of which makes the North Shore the perfect surf spot. Stretching for more than 7 miles, the beaches of the North Shore host the world’s premier surfing competitions during the peak, winter months, including the Super Bowl of wave riding, the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing.
8. Kaanapali Beach (Maui)
Located on Maui's Western shore, Kaanapali is one of Maui's main tourist destinations. With three miles of white sand and crystal clear water, it’s no wonder why Kaanapali Beach was once named America’s Best Beach. One of Kaanapali Beach’s most famous attractions is the daily cliff diving ceremony off of the beach’s northernmost cliffs known as Puu Kekaa, or Black Rock. Also fronting Kaanapali is the open air Whalers Village, a world-class shopping complex that has a variety of exceptional shops and restaurants.
7. Hapuna Beach (Big Island)
Hapuna is the largest and most classic beach on the Big Island. It's often listed by travel magazines and TV shows as one of the best beaches in the United States. This beach boasts a long stretch of fine, white sand, and it is easy to find a spot away from other beachgoers. Hapuna beach is absolutely perfect for swimming and all your favorite beach activities like frisbee, volleyball, soccer and sandcastle building. Bodyboarding is great when the surf is up but not too high.
6. Waimea Canyon (Kauai)
Located on the western side of Kauaʻi in the Hawaiian Islands. Waimea Canyon is a large canyon, also known as the Grand Canyon of the Pacific. The canyon was formed by a deep incision of the Waimea River arising from the extreme rainfall on the island's central peak, Mount Waiʻaleʻale. Stretching 14 miles long, one mile wide and more than 3,600 feet deep, the Waimea Canyon provides panoramic views, rugged crags and deep valley gorges. Waimea Canyon State Park is a popular tourist attraction on the island, it provides a wilderness area with numerous hiking trails. The main road, Waimea Canyon Drive, leads you to a lower lookout point and the main Waimea Canyon Overlook, offering views of Kauai's dramatic interior.
5. Lanikai Beach (Oahu)
Located on the eastern coast of Oahu, Lanikai Beach is one of the best beaches in the world. With white sand, blue water and shade from the occasional palm tree makes this a stunning place to explore. It is a popular spot for photo shoots, because is having the two Islands in the background called the Na Mokulua or "mokes" (Moku Nia and Moku Iki). Due to its position on the Windward or east side of the island, Lanikai is recognized as being great place to watch the moonrise over the Mokuluas, especially during the full moon.
4. Na Pali Coast (Kauai)
Located on the North Shore of Kauai, Hawaii. Na Pali is one of the most beautiful and pristine coastlines in the world. Along the coast, sheer cliffs covered in lush, green vegetation drop off rapidly, meeting the sands of private, secluded beaches. Much of Na Pali is inaccessible due to its characteristic sheer cliffs that drop straight down, thousands of feet into the ocean. Na Pali Coast is accessible via a strenuous foot trail that traverses 11 rugged miles from Ke`e Beach to Kalalau Valley. Na Pali boat tours still offer the easiest way to explore this amazing coast.
3. Haleakala National Park (Maui)
Located on the Hawaiian island of Maui, Haleakala National Park is home to Maui's highest peak. Rising 10,023 feet above sea level, Haleakala's graceful slopes can be seen from just about any point on the island. Much of the park revolves around the enormous crater, which is comparable to a lunar landscape. Hiking is the most popular way to explore the park, there are numerous hiking trails that offer solitude and scenic vistas. In the coastal area of Kīpahulu are the Pools of Ohe’o, freshwater pools and waterfalls set amid bamboo forest. Visitors can also camp here, with two separate campgrounds and cabins available.
2. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park (Big Island)
Located on the Big Island, Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, established on August 1, 1916. It encompasses two active volcanoes: Kīlauea, one of the world's most active volcanoes, and Mauna Loa, the world's most massive shield volcano. As the home to the Goddess Pele, the site has a lot of historic significance to the Hawaiian people. Get to know the volcano with a visit to the Kilauea Visitor Center, near park entrance, where a viewing platform allows for spectacular pictures of a large crater. You can hike or drive along Crater Rim Road, an 11-mile road that encircles the summit caldera, passes through desert, lush tropical rain forest, and provides access to well-marked scenic overlooks and short walks. And then explore the heart of the Thurston Lava Tube.
1. Honolulu (Oahu)
Honolulu is the capital and largest city of the state of Hawaii. It is the center of government, transportation, commerce for the state, and Hawaii's best known tourist destination. Waikiki Beach, being the tourist center of the Hawaiian Islands, this white sand beach, framed by hotels and Diamond Head as a backdrop, is easily the most crowded. Don't forget to visit that sites relating to the World War II attack on Pearl Harbor include the USS Arizona Memorial.
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