Not only is Hawaii a great place to spend a vacation, it is filled with history, culture, legends, explosions, and even tragedy. Since it’s settlement over 1,000 years ago, the islands have been through a lot, and each and every moment has helped to shape the islands into the place that we know and love today. From the towering sea cliffs of the Na Pali Coast on Kauai, to the newly formed land on the Big Island, there is always something new to see, discover, and learn about Hawaii. Spend some time on your trip getting to know the islands, taking in everything that they have to offer.
Here are fun things to know about the Hawaiian Islands:
- Many television shows and movies have been filmed in Hawaii, including LOST, Jurassic Park, 50 First Dates, and 2 different versions of Hawaii 5-0. You can explore film locations at Kualoa Ranch on Oahu.
- Hawaii is the only state with a royal place. Located on Oahu, you can visit Iolani Palace in the heart of downtown Honolulu.
- Hawaii’s history is rooted in explosive volcanic events, and you can discover the entire history of volcanoes on a Hawaii Volcano Tour on the Big Island.
- Hawaii is one of a handful of states that does not observe daylight savings time.
- Surfing is the most popular sport in Hawaii, and there are many well-known places to try your hand at surfing, including a surf lesson on Waikiki Beach, where the sport is believed to have been created.
- Hawaii officially became a state in 1959, many years after the illegal overthrown of the Kingdom of Hawaii. Even today, there are groups that fight to return Hawaii back to an independent kingdom.
- There are many stunning flowers throughout Hawaii, including the hibiscus, plumeria, and a variety of colorful flowers that thrive in the tropical weather.
- The population of the state grows steadily each year, and most of the nearly 1.5 million residents reside on Oahu. In fact, 75% of the states population calls Oahu home.
- Though the islands are not very far from each other, the only way to travel between them is by plane. You can enjoy a day on a neighbor island on a Hawaii Inter-Island Tour
- There are no private beaches in Hawaii. All beaches are public and open to anyone, though some do have posted hours they are open.
- Maui is often voted as the “favorite” Hawaiian Island
- The beaches of Hawaii are often voted as the top beach in the world. Winners include Oahu’s Kailua Beach and Lanikai Beach, and Kiehei Beach on Maui.
- Oahu’s North Shore is world famous for the giant winter waves and the annual surf competitions, but in the summer, the North Shore waters are relatively calm and great for swimming and snorkeling.
Due to the high volume of visitors traveling to Hawaii year round, our Hawaii tours and activities sell out quickly. In many cases, tours sell out weeks or months in advance. To ensure your spots on tour, we recommend reserving your tours today. Call our office or book online to take advantage of our low price guarantee today.