Adventures in Hawaii
100 adventures found
'Iao Valley State Monument
Wailuku, HI
HikingPaved walk to the iconic 1200-foot Iao Needle in a lush valley
Ahihi-Kina'u Natural Area Reserve
Wailea, HI
SwimmingSnorkel over lava reef in a protected marine reserve with abundant sea life
Aiea Loop Trail
Aiea, HI
HikingShaded forest loop with Pearl Harbor views and WWII airplane wreckage
Akaka Falls State Park
Honomu, HI
HikingEasy paved walk to a jaw-dropping 442-foot waterfall through tropical jungle
Ali i Kula Lavender Farm
Kula, HI
NatureScenic lavender farm on Haleakala slopes with ocean views and lavender treats
Allerton Garden (National Tropical Botanical Garden)
Koloa, HI
NatureJurassic Park filming location with ancient trees in a spectacular valley garden
Anini Beach Park
Kilauea, HI
SwimmingCalm protected lagoon beach with the longest reef on Kauai, perfect for young kids
Baby Beach Lahaina
Lahaina, HI
SwimmingUltra-shallow protected beach perfect for toddlers and babies
Big Beach (Makena State Park)
Wailea, HI
SwimmingMassive golden sand beach with turquoise water and dramatic cinder cone backdrop
Byodo-In Temple
Kaneohe, HI
NatureBeautiful Japanese temple with koi fish, peace bell, and dramatic mountain backdrop
Camp Olowalu
Lahaina, HI
CampingOceanfront camping and glamping with excellent snorkeling right off the beach
Captain Cook Monument Snorkel Trail
Captain Cook, HI
HikingSteep hike down to world-class snorkeling in a marine sanctuary with dolphins
Diamond Head State Monument
Honolulu, HI
HikingIconic volcanic crater hike with panoramic Waikiki and ocean views
Dragon's Teeth (Makaluapuna Point)
Kapalua, HI
HikingJagged lava formations shaped like dragon teeth on a windswept coastal point
Electric Beach (Kahe Point)
Kapolei, HI
SwimmingUnique snorkeling with dolphins, turtles, and rays in warm power plant outflow
Garden of Eden Arboretum
Haiku, HI
NatureJurassic Park filming lookout in a tropical botanical garden on the Road to Hana
Garden of the Gods (Keahiakawelo)
Lanai City, HI
NatureOtherworldly landscape of red wind-sculpted rock formations on Lanai
Halawa Valley Cultural Hike
Halawa, HI
HikingGuided cultural hike through an ancient valley to a 250-foot double waterfall
Haleakala National Park Sunrise
Kula, HI
NatureSunrise from 10023 feet above a volcanic crater that looks like Mars
Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve
Honolulu, HI
SwimmingSnorkel with colorful fish in a volcanic crater bay with protected reef
Hapuna Beach State Recreation Area
Waimea, HI
SwimmingBig Island best white sand beach with crystal-clear water on the sunny Kohala Coast
Hawaii Tropical Bioreserve & Garden
Papaikou, HI
NatureOcean bluff tropical garden with waterfalls, exotic plants, and Jurassic Park scenery
Hawaii Tropical Fruit Farm
Captain Cook, HI
NatureGuided tour tasting 60+ exotic fruits straight from the tree on a family farm
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Hawaii National Park, HI
HikingActive volcano with lava tubes, steam vents, and a massive caldera
Hilo Farmers Market
Hilo, HI
NatureHawaii biggest farmers market with 200+ vendors, exotic fruits, and tropical flowers
Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden
Kaneohe, HI
NatureFree 400-acre botanical garden with dramatic mountain backdrop and camping
Hosmer Grove Trail (Haleakala)
Kula, HI
HikingEasy shaded loop through a unique forest with native bird watching at 6800 feet
Hulopo'e Beach Park
Lanai City, HI
SwimmingPristine marine preserve beach with dolphins, snorkeling, and amazing tide pools
Ka'anapali Beach
Lahaina, HI
SwimmingWorld-class 3-mile beach with snorkeling at Black Rock and nightly cliff diving
Kahalu'u Beach Park
Kailua-Kona, HI
SwimmingBest beginner snorkeling on the Kona Coast with shallow reef and sea turtles
Kailua Beach Park
Kailua, HI
SwimmingAward-winning white sand beach with turquoise water and gentle waves
Kalalau Trail (First 2 Miles to Hanakapi ai Beach)
Hanalei, HI
HikingDramatic cliff-hugging trail to a wild Na Pali Coast beach
Kalaupapa Lookout
Kualapuu, HI
NatureView from the world highest sea cliffs down to the historic Kalaupapa Peninsula
Kapalua Coastal Trail
Kapalua, HI
HikingScenic coastal boardwalk connecting beautiful bays with turtle and whale spotting
Kauai Tubing Adventure
Lihue, HI
SwimmingFloat through century-old plantation tunnels on inner tubes with headlamps
Ke Ala Hele Makalae (Kauai Coastal Path)
Kapaa, HI
BikingScenic oceanfront bike path along Kauai east coast with beach stops and whale watching
Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park
Captain Cook, HI
KayakingKayak across a marine sanctuary to world-class snorkeling with dolphins and turtles
Keawa'ula (Yokohama Bay)
Waianae, HI
SwimmingRemote end-of-the-road beach with mountain backdrop and access to Ka ena Point trail
Kilauea Iki Trail
Hawaii National Park, HI
HikingWalk across the floor of a volcanic crater through hardened lava in Volcanoes National Park
Kilauea Lighthouse and Wildlife Refuge
Kilauea, HI
NatureHistoric cliff-top lighthouse with nesting seabirds and winter whale watching
Ko Olina Lagoons
Kapolei, HI
SwimmingCalm man-made lagoons with protected swimming perfect for young children
Koke'e State Park
Waimea, HI
HikingHighland trails and Na Pali Coast cliff-top lookouts in a mountain forest park
Koke'e State Park Camping
Waimea, HI
CampingMountain camping at 3600 feet above Waimea Canyon with cool forest air and stargazing
Koko Crater Railway Trail
Honolulu, HI
Hiking1048-step staircase up a volcanic crater with panoramic coastal views
Kualoa Ranch
Kaneohe, HI
NatureJurassic Park filming location with horseback riding, ATVs, and zip lines
La Perouse Bay
Wailea, HI
HikingCoastal hike across Maui last lava flow with dolphins, petroglyphs, and tide pools
Laniakea Beach (Turtle Beach)
Haleiwa, HI
NatureReliable spot to see Hawaiian green sea turtles basking on a North Shore beach
Lanikai Pillbox Hike
Kailua, HI
HikingShort steep hike to WWII bunkers with stunning views over Lanikai Beach
Lava Tree State Monument
Pahoa, HI
HikingEerie forest of lava-molded tree columns from a 1790 eruption
Leeward Coast Dolphin Watching
Waianae, HI
NatureBoat tours to see wild spinner dolphins and sea turtles along the leeward coast
Lydgate Beach Park
Kapaa, HI
SwimmingProtected rock pools for safe snorkeling and a massive playground on Kauai east side
Maha'ulepu Heritage Trail
Koloa, HI
HikingCoastal trail along lithified dunes, sea cliffs, and ancient petroglyph caves
Makapu'u Point Lighthouse Trail
Waimanalo, HI
HikingPaved coastal cliff trail to a lighthouse with winter whale watching
Malaekahana State Recreation Area
Laie, HI
CampingBeachfront camping with a wadeable offshore island on the quiet North Shore
Manoa Falls Trail
Honolulu, HI
HikingRainforest hike to a 150-foot waterfall through a tropical jungle near Waikiki
Manta Ray Night Snorkel
Kailua-Kona, HI
SwimmingSnorkel with giant manta rays gliding below you in an unforgettable night encounter
Maui Ocean Center
Wailuku, HI
NatureWorld-class aquarium with underwater tunnel, touch pools, and turtle lagoon
Maui Tropical Plantation
Wailuku, HI
NatureTram tour through a working tropical fruit farm with tastings and zipline
Maui Whale Watching
Lahaina, HI
NatureWorld-class humpback whale watching in the channel between Maui and Lanai
Maui Zipline
Haiku, HI
Aerial-AdventureFamily zipline course through tropical scenery with lines for kids as young as 5
Mauna Kea Visitor Information Station
Hilo, HI
NatureWorld-class stargazing at 9200 feet with free evening telescope programs
Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Factory
Hilo, HI
NatureFree factory tour with macadamia nut samples, orchards, and nature trail
Maunawili Falls Trail
Kailua, HI
HikingJungle hike to a swimmable waterfall pool through lush windward forest
Molokini Crater Snorkeling
Kihei, HI
SwimmingSnorkel in crystal-clear water inside a volcanic crater with 150-foot visibility
Na Pali Coast Boat Tour
Eleele, HI
NatureBoat tour along 4000-foot sea cliffs with waterfalls, sea caves, and dolphins
Nakalele Blowhole
Wailuku, HI
HikingNatural ocean blowhole shooting water 100 feet high on a dramatic lava coast
North Shore Shark Cove
Haleiwa, HI
SwimmingExcellent tide pools and snorkeling in a rocky cove on the North Shore
North Shore Surf Lessons
Haleiwa, HI
SwimmingLearn to surf on gentle summer waves with certified North Shore instructors
Ohe'o Gulch (Seven Sacred Pools)
Hana, HI
SwimmingCascading waterfall pools flowing from jungle to ocean in Haleakala National Park
Olowalu Reef Snorkeling (Mile Marker 14)
Lahaina, HI
SwimmingExcellent shore snorkeling with guaranteed sea turtles over a massive shallow reef
Papohaku Beach
Maunaloa, HI
SwimmingNearly 3-mile-long white sand beach that you will likely have all to yourself
Pepe ekeo Point Lookout
Pepeekeo, HI
NatureScenic drive through a tropical corridor with one-lane bridges and ocean views
Poipu Beach Park
Koloa, HI
SwimmingAmerica Best Beach with a protected keiki pool, monk seals, and sunny south shore weather
Polipoli Spring State Recreation Area
Kula, HI
HikingCool mountain forest of redwoods and pines on Haleakala that feels like the Pacific Northwest
Pololu Valley Trail
Hawi, HI
HikingSteep trail to a remote black sand beach in a dramatic cliff-lined valley
Polynesian Cultural Center
Laie, HI
NatureInteractive Pacific Island cultural park with hands-on activities and evening luau
Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park
Honaunau, HI
NatureAncient Hawaiian place of refuge with carved figures, temples, and sea turtles
Punalu'u Black Sand Beach
Naalehu, HI
NatureVolcanic black sand beach famous for Hawaiian green sea turtles basking on shore
Queen's Bath
Princeville, HI
HikingDramatic ocean-filled lava pool for experienced families in calm conditions only
Rainbow Falls (Waianuenue)
Hilo, HI
NatureEasy drive-up 80-foot waterfall with morning rainbows in the mist
Richardson Ocean Park
Hilo, HI
SwimmingProtected tide pools and black sand beach where sea turtles feed in calm water
Road to Hana Bamboo Forest (Pipiwai Trail)
Hana, HI
HikingMagical bamboo forest hike to a 400-foot waterfall at the end of the Road to Hana
Secret Beach (Kauapea)
Kilauea, HI
NatureStunning hidden beach accessed by a jungle trail on Kauai north shore
Sliding Sands Trail (Haleakala)
Kula, HI
HikingHike into a volcanic crater through a Mars-like landscape of cinder cones
South Point Green Sand Beach (Papakolea)
Naalehu, HI
HikingHike to one of only four green sand beaches in the world at the US southernmost point
Spouting Horn
Koloa, HI
NatureNatural ocean blowhole shooting water through a lava tube with an eerie moan
Thurston Lava Tube (Nahuku)
Hawaii National Park, HI
HikingWalk through a 500-year-old lava tube surrounded by prehistoric tree ferns
Tide Pools at Makapu'u
Waimanalo, HI
NatureNatural lava rock tide pools and swimming holes on the coast near the lighthouse
Tunnels Beach (Makua)
Hanalei, HI
SwimmingPremier snorkeling through reef tunnels with Bali Hai mountain backdrop
Twin Falls Maui
Haiku, HI
HikingEasy waterfall hike with swimming at the first stop on the Road to Hana
Ulua Beach
Wailea, HI
SwimmingSheltered beach with excellent easy snorkeling and frequent sea turtle sightings
Wai'anapanapa State Park
Hana, HI
HikingBlack sand beach with sea caves, lava tubes, and blowholes on the Road to Hana
Waikiki Beach
Honolulu, HI
SwimmingIconic Hawaiian beach with calm water, surf lessons, and endless activities
Wailea Beach Path
Wailea, HI
HikingPaved coastal walk connecting five beaches with whale watching and turtle spotting
Wailua Falls
Lihue, HI
NatureDrive-up 173-foot double waterfall famous from Fantasy Island opening credits
Wailua River Kayaking
Kapaa, HI
KayakingKayak up a jungle river to a 120-foot hidden waterfall with swimming
Waimanalo Beach
Waimanalo, HI
SwimmingLong uncrowded stretch of soft white sand with turquoise water and mountain views
Waimea Canyon State Park
Waimea, HI
HikingGrand Canyon of the Pacific with 3600-foot colorful canyon views and rim trails
Waimea Valley
Haleiwa, HI
HikingPaved botanical garden walk to a swimmable 45-foot waterfall
Waipi'o Valley Lookout
Honokaa, HI
NatureDramatic 1000-foot cliff lookout over the sacred Valley of the Kings