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Must-See Sights in Hawaiʻi by Island
From postcard beaches to dramatic lookouts and cultural landmarks, each island delivers can’t-miss stops. Use this quick guide to plan photo-worthy sightseeing days across Oʻahu, Maui, Kauaʻi, and Hawaiʻi Island.
Oʻahu: Classics & Coastlines
- North Shore Beaches
- Nuʻuanu Pali Lookout
- South Shore
- Waikīkī Beach
- Ala Moana Beach Park
- Lāʻie Point
- Hanauma Bay
- Hālona Blowhole
- Makapuʻu Lookout
- Waimānalo Beach
- Kailua Beach
- Lanikai Beach
- Chinaman’s Hat (Mokoliʻi)
- Rabbit Island (Mānana)
Maui: Beaches, Road to Hāna & Summit Views
- Waiʻānapanapa Black Sand Beach
- Haleakalā Summit & National Park
- Hoʻokipa Beach
- Kāʻanapali Beach
- Big Beach (ʻOneloa)
- Little Beach
- Paʻia Town
- Jaws Surf Break (Peʻahi)
- Seven Sacred Pools (ʻOheʻo)
- ʻOheʻo Gulch
- Honomanu Bay
- Keʻanae Arboretum
- Kaumahina State Wayside Park
- Kōkī Beach
Kauaʻi: Canyon Ridges & Nāpali Cliffs
- Waimea Canyon
- Mt. Waiʻaleʻale
- Nāpali Coast State Park
- Pōʻipū Beach
- Polihale State Park
- Wailua Falls
- Kīlauea Lighthouse & National Wildlife Refuge
- McBryde Garden
- Wailua River & Fern Grotto
- Sleeping Giant (Nounou)
- Hanalei National Wildlife Refuge
- Waiʻoli Mission District
- Kōkeʻe State Park
Hawaiʻi (Big Island): Volcano Country & Waterfalls
- Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
- Kīlauea eruption areas (when accessible)
- Mauna Kea Observatories
- Mauna Loa
- Waipiʻo Valley
- Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area
- Rainbow Falls
- ʻAkaka Falls
- Hawaiʻi Tropical Botanical Garden
- Huliheʻe Palace
- Lava Tree State Monument
- Liliʻuokalani Gardens
- Panaʻewa Rainforest Zoo
Planning Tips
- Start early: Softer light, easier parking, and fewer crowds at popular lookouts.
- Safety first: Heed signage and ocean/cliff advisories; conditions change quickly.
- Book ahead: Top tours, boat trips, and scenic flights can sell out weeks or months in advance.
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