Hawaii's Best

Hawaii's Best

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Created by Kortney B • Updated On: July 30, 2014
Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site is one of Hawaii's Best.

1. Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site

8.0
62-3601 Kawaihae Rd, Kamuela, HI
National Park · 11 tips and reviews
ʻAnaehoʻomalu Bay is one of Hawaii's Best.

2. ʻAnaehoʻomalu Bay

8.4
ʻAnaehoʻomalu Bay, Puako, HI
Bay · 29 tips and reviews
Dolphin Quest is one of Hawaii's Best.

3. Dolphin Quest

8.1
Kamuela, HI
Zoo · 7 tips and reviews
Kapaa is one of Hawaii's Best.

4. Kapaa

Hāwī, HI
Hiking Trail · 1 tip
Mahukona State Park is one of Hawaii's Best.

5. Mahukona State Park

7.2
Hāwī, HI
Beach · No tips or reviews
Pololu Trail is one of Hawaii's Best.

6. Pololu Trail

8.5
Rte 270 (End), North Kohala District, HI
Hiking Trail · 10 tips and reviews
Hawi is one of Hawaii's Best.

7. Hawi

Hawaii
City · 6 tips and reviews
Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area is one of Hawaii's Best.

8. Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area

9.2
Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area, Kamuela, HI
Beach · 80 tips and reviews
Kawaihae Harbor is one of Hawaii's Best.

9. Kawaihae Harbor

Honokau st, Hawaii
Harbor or Marina · 6 tips and reviews
Mauna Kea Beach is one of Hawaii's Best.

10. Mauna Kea Beach

8.9
62 - 100 Mauna Kea Beach Drive, Waimea, HI
Beach · 51 tips and reviews
Waipio Lookout is one of Hawaii's Best.

11. Waipio Lookout

9.1
48-5546 Waipio Lookout Rd, Honoka‘a, HI
Scenic Lookout · 19 tips and reviews
The Lagoon is one of Hawaii's Best.

12. The Lagoon

8.7
Hilton Waikoloa, Kamuela, HI
Beach · 3 tips and reviews
Infinity Pool is one of Hawaii's Best.

13. Infinity Pool

8.2
69-275 Waikoloa Beach Dr (at Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa), Kamuela, HI
Swimming Pool · 6 tips and reviews
Buddha Point is one of Hawaii's Best.

14. Buddha Point

8.8
Hilton Waikoloa Village, Waikoloa, HI
Scenic Lookout · 14 tips and reviews
Lapakahi State Historical Park is one of Hawaii's Best.

15. Lapakahi State Historical Park

6.8
Kawaihae-Mahukona Rd, North Kohala District, HI
Park · 4 tips and reviews
Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa is one of Hawaii's Best.

16. Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa

8.2
69-275 Waikoloa Beach Drive, Waikoloa Beach, HI
Hotel · 50 tips and reviews
Hilton Waikoloa Village Resort is one of Hawaii's Best.

17. Hilton Waikoloa Village Resort

8.0
69-425 Waikoloa Beach Dr, Waikoloa, HI
Hotel · 87 tips and reviews
DASH Gastropub is one of Hawaii's Best.

18. DASH Gastropub

1018 McCully St (at Young St), Honolulu, HI
Gastropub · Mccully - Moiliili · 13 tips and reviews
Leonard's Bakery is one of Hawaii's Best.

19. Leonard's Bakery

9.1
933 Kapahulu Ave (at Charles St), Honolulu, HI
Bakery · Diamond Head - Kapahulu - St. Louis · 303 tips and reviews
Sweet E's Cafe is one of Hawaii's Best.

20. Sweet E's Cafe

8.5
1006 Kapahulu Ave (Kilohana Square), Honolulu, HI
Café · Diamond Head - Kapahulu - St. Louis · 62 tips and reviews
Lanikai Beach is one of Hawaii's Best.

21. Lanikai Beach

9.5
Mokulua Dr, Kailua, HI
Beach · 133 tips and reviews
Sushi Izakaya Gaku is one of Hawaii's Best.

22. Sushi Izakaya Gaku

8.7
1329 S King St, Honolulu, HI
Sushi Restaurant · Ala Moana - Kakaako · 33 tips and reviews
Duke's Waikiki is one of Hawaii's Best.

23. Duke's Waikiki

8.8
2335 Kalakaua Ave Ste 116, Honolulu, HI
Hawaiian Restaurant · Waikiki · 399 tips and reviews
Waikīkī is one of Hawaii's Best.

24. Waikīkī

Honolulu, HI
Neighborhood · 27 tips and reviews
Ilikai Hotel & Luxury Suites is one of Hawaii's Best.

25. Ilikai Hotel & Luxury Suites

7.6
1777 Ala Moana Blvd. (Kahanamoku St.), Honolulu, HI
Hotel · Waikiki · 22 tips and reviews
Kailua Beach Park is one of Hawaii's Best.

26. Kailua Beach Park

9.4
450 Kawailoa Rd, Kailua, HI
Park · 115 tips and reviews
Haleakalā National Park is one of Hawaii's Best.

27. Haleakalā National Park

9.2
Haleakala Hwy, Kula, HI
National Park · 93 tips and reviews
Aloha Blue Charters is one of Hawaii's Best.

28. Aloha Blue Charters

Wailuku, HI
Boat or Ferry · 1 tip
Mahana Ridge Trail is one of Hawaii's Best.

29. Mahana Ridge Trail

Lahaina, HI
Hiking Trail · 2 tips and reviews
Merriman's is one of Hawaii's Best.

30. Merriman's

9.1
1 Bay Club Pl (at Kapalua Dr), Lahaina, HI
American Restaurant · 90 tips and reviews
Mala Ocean Tavern is one of Hawaii's Best.

31. Mala Ocean Tavern

8.7
1307 Front St, Lahaina, HI
American Restaurant · 110 tips and reviews
Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman is one of Hawaii's Best.

32. Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman

8.8
10 Wailea Gateway Pl, Kīhei, HI
New American Restaurant · 273 tips and reviews
The St. Regis Princeville Resort is one of Hawaii's Best.

33. The St. Regis Princeville Resort

8.6
5520 Ka Haku Rd, Kauai County, HI
Resort · Princeville · 69 tips and reviews
Hanalei Dolphin Restaurant is one of Hawaii's Best.

34. Hanalei Dolphin Restaurant

7.5
5-5016 Kuhio Hwy, Hanalei, HI
Seafood Restaurant · 109 tips and reviews
Marriott's Waiohai Beach Club is one of Hawaii's Best.

35. Marriott's Waiohai Beach Club

8.8
2249 Poipu Road, Marriott Vacation Club, Kōloa, HI
Hotel · 19 tips and reviews
Waimea Canyon Lookout is one of Hawaii's Best.

36. Waimea Canyon Lookout

9.3
Waimea Canyon, Waimea, HI
Scenic Lookout · 57 tips and reviews
Red Dirt Falls is one of Hawaii's Best.

37. Red Dirt Falls

8.7
Waimea, HI
Waterfall · 3 tips and reviews
Seven Sacred Pools is one of Hawaii's Best.

38. Seven Sacred Pools

7.6
Hana Hwy, Hāna, HI
Scenic Lookout · 16 tips and reviews
Mama's Fish House is one of Hawaii's Best.

39. Mama's Fish House

9.3
799 Poho Pl (at Hana Hwy.), Paia, HI
Seafood Restaurant · 360 tips and reviews
Julia's Best Banana Bread on the Planet is one of Hawaii's Best.

40. Julia's Best Banana Bread on the Planet

8.2
7465 Kahekili Hwy (at Old Kahakuloa Village), Wailuku, HI
Bakery · 11 tips and reviews
Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar is one of Hawaii's Best.

41. Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar

8.0
600 Office Rd, Lahaina, HI
Sushi Restaurant · 128 tips and reviews
Maui Ocean Center, The Hawaiian Aquarium is one of Hawaii's Best.

42. Maui Ocean Center, The Hawaiian Aquarium

8.1
192 Maalaea Rd (at Honopiilani Hwy), Wailuku, HI
Aquarium · 66 tips and reviews
Four Seasons Resort is one of Hawaii's Best.

43. Four Seasons Resort

9.2
3900 Wailea Alanui Dr, Maui County, HI
Resort · 71 tips and reviews

44. Travaasa Hotel Hana

7.5
5031 Hana Hwy. (btwn Keawa Pl. & Hauoli Rd.), Hāna, HI
Hotel · 30 tips and reviews

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Honua Kai Resort & Spa is one of Hawaii's Best.

45. Honua Kai Resort & Spa

8.8
130 Kai Malina Pkwy, Lahaina, HI
Resort · 38 tips and reviews
Black Rock is one of Hawaii's Best.

46. Black Rock

8.5
Kaanapali Beach, Kā‘anapali, HI
Beach · 59 tips and reviews
Lahaina Grill is one of Hawaii's Best.

47. Lahaina Grill

127 Lahainaluna Rd (Front St), Lahaina, HI
New American Restaurant · 72 tips and reviews
Wailea Beach is one of Hawaii's Best.

48. Wailea Beach

9.4
Wailea Alanui Dr., Kīhei, HI
Beach · 53 tips and reviews
Kekaha Kai State Park is one of Hawaii's Best.

49. Kekaha Kai State Park

8.5
72 Queen Kaahumanu Hwy, Kailua-Kona, HI
Beach · 13 tips and reviews
Kahalu'u Beach is one of Hawaii's Best.

50. Kahalu'u Beach

8.7
78-6702 Alii Dr, Kahaluu-Keauhou, HI
Beach · 51 tips and reviews
Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park is one of Hawaii's Best.

51. Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park

8.4
Napo'opo'o Road, Captain Cook, HI
Park · 25 tips and reviews
Kona, HI is one of Hawaii's Best.

52. Kona, HI

Kailua Kona, HI
Town · 10 tips and reviews
Two Step is one of Hawaii's Best.

53. Two Step

9.1
Captain Cook, HI
Beach · 27 tips and reviews
Kailua Pier is one of Hawaii's Best.

54. Kailua Pier

8.8
Alii Dr, Kailua-Kona, HI
Beach · 11 tips and reviews
Hōnaunau Bay Puʻuhonua Pt. is one of Hawaii's Best.

55. Hōnaunau Bay Puʻuhonua Pt.

8.3
Captain Cook, HI
Beach · 5 tips and reviews
Alii Drive, Kailua Kona is one of Hawaii's Best.

56. Alii Drive, Kailua Kona

8.3
Kailua-Kona, HI
Beach · 4 tips and reviews
Honl's Beach is one of Hawaii's Best.

57. Honl's Beach

6.7
Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI
Beach · 6 tips and reviews
Honomalino Beach is one of Hawaii's Best.

58. Honomalino Beach

7.3
89 Milolii Rd, Hawaii
Beach · 4 tips and reviews

Preferred TravelerPreferred Traveler: A hidden gem in the S. Island, well worth the hike. Word to the wise: pack light. Go to the volcanic formation to the south of the beach, and you will find a calm tidal pool for the little ones.

Magic Sands Beach is one of Hawaii's Best.

59. Magic Sands Beach

7.3
Alii Dr, Hōlualoa, HI
Beach · 18 tips and reviews
La'Aloa Bay Beach (White Sands Beach Park) is one of Hawaii's Best.

60. La'Aloa Bay Beach (White Sands Beach Park)

8.1
Alii Dr, Hōlualoa, HI
Beach · 9 tips and reviews
Turtle Cove is one of Hawaii's Best.

61. Turtle Cove

Kailua-Kona, HI
Beach · 1 tip
Kona by the Sea Pool is one of Hawaii's Best.

62. Kona by the Sea Pool

Hōlualoa, HI
Swimming Pool · 3 tips and reviews
Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park is one of Hawaii's Best.

63. Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park

8.9
Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park, Kailua-Kona, HI
National Park · 18 tips and reviews
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park is one of Hawaii's Best.

64. Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park

9.2
1 Crater Rim Dr, Volcano, HI
National Park · 100 tips and reviews
Ka Lae (South Point) is one of Hawaii's Best.

65. Ka Lae (South Point)

8.6
South Point Rd, Nā‘ālehu, HI
Scenic Lookout · 31 tips and reviews
Punalu'u Black Sand Beach is one of Hawaii's Best.

66. Punalu'u Black Sand Beach

9.3
75-788 Ninole Loop Rd, Pāhala, HI
Beach · 70 tips and reviews
South Point Park is one of Hawaii's Best.

67. South Point Park

8.6
South Point Rd, Nā‘ālehu, HI
National Park · No tips or reviews
Papakōlea Beach (Green Sand Beach) is one of Hawaii's Best.

68. Papakōlea Beach (Green Sand Beach)

8.5
South Point Rd, Nā‘ālehu, HI
Beach · 41 tips and reviews
Thomas A. Jaggar Museum is one of Hawaii's Best.

69. Thomas A. Jaggar Museum

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park (at Crater Rim Dr), Volcano, HI
Science Museum · 41 tips and reviews
Imiloa Astronomy Center is one of Hawaii's Best.

70. Imiloa Astronomy Center

8.1
600 Imiloa Pl (Nowelo), Hilo, HI
Planetarium · 16 tips and reviews
Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden is one of Hawaii's Best.

71. Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden

8.9
27-717 Old Mamalahoa Hwy (Old Onomea Rd), Pāpa‘ikou, HI
Botanical Garden · 34 tips and reviews
Rainbow Falls Park is one of Hawaii's Best.

72. Rainbow Falls Park

8.3
Rainbow drive, Hilo, HI
Park · 46 tips and reviews
Two Ladies Kitchen is one of Hawaii's Best.

73. Two Ladies Kitchen

8.2
274 Kilauea Avenue, Hilo, HI
Dessert Shop · 40 tips and reviews
Kilauea Volcano is one of Hawaii's Best.

74. Kilauea Volcano

Kau Desert Trail, Pāhoa, HI
Volcano · 16 tips and reviews
Coconut Island Park is one of Hawaii's Best.

75. Coconut Island Park

7.9
Coconut Island, Hilo, HI
Park · 6 tips and reviews
Pe‘epe‘e Boiling Pots is one of Hawaii's Best.

76. Pe‘epe‘e Boiling Pots

7.3
Wailuku River Boiling Pots State Park, Hilo, HI
Park · 6 tips and reviews
Kīlauea Iki Crater Overlook is one of Hawaii's Best.

77. Kīlauea Iki Crater Overlook

8.9
Crater Rim Dr (Hawaii Volcanoes National Park), Pāhoa, HI
Scenic Lookout · 9 tips and reviews
Richardsons Beach Park is one of Hawaii's Best.

78. Richardsons Beach Park

7.6
2349 Kalanianaole Ave, Hilo, HI
Surf Spot · 11 tips and reviews
Honoli'i Beach Park is one of Hawaii's Best.

79. Honoli'i Beach Park

7.4
Hilo, HI
Surf Spot · 3 tips and reviews
Lili‘uokalani Park And Gardens is one of Hawaii's Best.

80. Lili‘uokalani Park And Gardens

8.5
Lihiwai St (Banyan Dr), Hilo, HI
Park · 27 tips and reviews
Carlsmith Beach Park is one of Hawaii's Best.

81. Carlsmith Beach Park

8.8
1827 Kalanianaole Ave, Hilo, HI
Beach · 19 tips and reviews
Wailoa River State Park is one of Hawaii's Best.

82. Wailoa River State Park

75 Aupuni St (btw Manono & Kilauea), Hilo, HI
State or Provincial Park · 4 tips and reviews
Reeds Bay is one of Hawaii's Best.

83. Reeds Bay

7.8
Hilo, HI
Beach · 2 tips and reviews
Hilo Harbor is one of Hawaii's Best.

84. Hilo Harbor

80 Kuhio St, Hilo, HI
Harbor or Marina · 1 tip
Moku Ola (Coconut Island) is one of Hawaii's Best.

85. Moku Ola (Coconut Island)

8.2
Hilo Bay (Liliʻuokalani Gardens), Hilo, HI
Scenic Lookout · 6 tips and reviews
Akaka Falls State Park is one of Hawaii's Best.

86. Akaka Falls State Park

8.5
Hawaii Route 220, Honomu, HI
State or Provincial Park · 53 tips and reviews
Turtle Bay Resort is one of Hawaii's Best.

87. Turtle Bay Resort

8.9
57-091 Kamehameha Hwy, TBG, Kahuku, HI
Resort · 89 tips and reviews
Dole Plantation is one of Hawaii's Best.

88. Dole Plantation

7.4
64-1550 Kamehameha Hwy, Wahiawā, HI
Farm · 224 tips and reviews
Bishop Museum is one of Hawaii's Best.

89. Bishop Museum

8.4
1525 Bernice St, Honolulu, HI
Museum · Kalihi - Palama · 48 tips and reviews
Mānoa Falls is one of Hawaii's Best.

90. Mānoa Falls

8.6
Manoa Rd., Honolulu, HI
Waterfall · Manoa · 88 tips and reviews
Waimea Bay is one of Hawaii's Best.

91. Waimea Bay

9.1
61-031 Kamehameha Hwy, Hale‘iwa, HI
Beach · North Shore · 93 tips and reviews
Hale'iwa Beach Park is one of Hawaii's Best.

92. Hale'iwa Beach Park

9.1
62-449 Kamehameha Hwy, Hale‘iwa, HI
Surf Spot · North Shore · 54 tips and reviews
North Shore is one of Hawaii's Best.

93. North Shore

8.9
Hale‘iwa, HI
Surf Spot · North Shore · 24 tips and reviews
Pearl Harbor Visitor Center is one of Hawaii's Best.

94. Pearl Harbor Visitor Center

8.5
1 Arizona Memorial Pl, Honolulu, HI
Tourist Information and Service · 70 tips and reviews
Ho‘omaluhia Botanical Garden is one of Hawaii's Best.

95. Ho‘omaluhia Botanical Garden

8.4
45-680 Luluku Rd, Kāne‘ohe, HI
Botanical Garden · 21 tips and reviews
Laniakea (Turtle) Beach is one of Hawaii's Best.

96. Laniakea (Turtle) Beach

8.8
61-581 Pohaku Loa Way, Hale‘iwa, HI
Beach · North Shore · 63 tips and reviews
Secret Island is one of Hawaii's Best.

97. Secret Island

7.9
49-74-49-150 Kamehameha Hwy, Kualoa, HI
Beach · 5 tips and reviews
Laie Point is one of Hawaii's Best.

98. Laie Point

9.3
55-43 Naupaka St, Lā‘ie, HI
Scenic Lookout · 26 tips and reviews
Magic Island is one of Hawaii's Best.

99. Magic Island

9.1
1201 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, HI
Beach · Ala Moana - Kakaako · 38 tips and reviews
Waimanalo Beach Park is one of Hawaii's Best.

100. Waimanalo Beach Park

9.1
41-741 Kalanianaole Highway (btw Aloiloi Street and Wailea Street), Waimānalo, HI
Beach · 44 tips and reviews
Bellows Field Beach Park is one of Hawaii's Best.

101. Bellows Field Beach Park

9.0
220 Tinker Rd, Waimānalo, HI
Beach · 36 tips and reviews
Maui Lavender Cafe is one of Hawaii's Best.

102. Maui Lavender Cafe

7.0
16631-16727 Crater Rd, Kula, HI
Café · 11 tips and reviews
World Botanical Gardens & Waterfalls is one of Hawaii's Best.

103. World Botanical Gardens & Waterfalls

7.8
31-240 Old Mamalahoa Hwy, Hakalau, HI
Botanical Garden · 3 tips and reviews
Skyline Eco Adventures is one of Hawaii's Best.

104. Skyline Eco Adventures

7.9
Honomu, HI
Scenic Lookout · 7 tips and reviews
Mauna Kea Observatory Complex is one of Hawaii's Best.

105. Mauna Kea Observatory Complex

9.2
John A. Burns Way, Paauhau-Paauilo, HI
Mountain · 31 tips and reviews
Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa at Keauhou Bay is one of Hawaii's Best.

106. Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa at Keauhou Bay

7.1
78-128 Ehukai St, Kailua-Kona, HI
Hotel · 45 tips and reviews
Kanaha Beach Park is one of Hawaii's Best.

107. Kanaha Beach Park

7.2
Off Amala Place, Maui County, HI
Surf Spot · 8 tips and reviews
Makena Beach & Golf Resort is one of Hawaii's Best.

108. Makena Beach & Golf Resort

5400 Makena Alanui, Kīhei, HI
Resort · 30 tips and reviews
Ukumehame Beach is one of Hawaii's Best.

109. Ukumehame Beach

7.7
Lahaina, HI
Surf Spot · 5 tips and reviews
Black Sand Beach is one of Hawaii's Best.

110. Black Sand Beach

9.0
Waianapanapa Rd., Hāna, HI
Beach · 24 tips and reviews
Kahului Airport (OGG) is one of Hawaii's Best.

111. Kahului Airport (OGG)

6.8
1 Kahului Airport Rd, Kahului, HI
Airport · 342 tips and reviews
D.T. Fleming Beach Park is one of Hawaii's Best.

112. D.T. Fleming Beach Park

9.2
Lahaina, HI
Beach · 23 tips and reviews
Paia is one of Hawaii's Best.

113. Paia

Paia, HI
Town · 32 tips and reviews
Lahaina Harbor is one of Hawaii's Best.

114. Lahaina Harbor

8.4
Wharf St. (Hotel St.), Lahaina, HI
Harbor or Marina · 27 tips and reviews
Ho‘okipa Beach Park is one of Hawaii's Best.

115. Ho‘okipa Beach Park

9.4
Mile 9, Hana Hwy, Pāʻia, HI
Surf Spot · 35 tips and reviews
Paia Mantokuji Soto Zen Mission is one of Hawaii's Best.

116. Paia Mantokuji Soto Zen Mission

253 Hana Hwy, Paia, HI
Buddhist Temple · 1 tip