5.0Kauai Backcountry Adventures(15.7k reviews) - Floating Fun for Sure! Saturday: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM River Rafting & Tubing • Zipline & Aerial Adventure Parks
We enjoyed a family vacation in Kuaui and the Tube ride was a very fun activity for all of us. Briden was an informative guide! We were so fortunate as our original date was cancelled due so storms so we were able to rebook for another day. Everyone was friendly and responsive. While the tubing was fantastic we had the unique treat of being serenaded by one of the guides who played the ukulele and sang country/Hawaiian songs in the tunnels. It was absolutely beautiful and memorable! The tunnels provided great acoustics! Overall it was such a fun adventure. We watched the toddler grandkids another day so all adults could experience the fun! While everyone had a unique experience everyone felt it was a highlight of our week together! Thanks to Kauai Backcountry Adventures! We all bought tshirts as they are soft, well made and a reasonable price to remember our trip when we wear them! See more..
5.0Waimea Canyon State Park(8.501 reviews) - Definitely worth a visit! State Parks • Canyons • Lookouts
Also known as the Grand Canyon of the Pacific, this scenic state park overlooks the colorful Waimea Canyon, which stretches over 14 miles and is more than 3,600 feet deep. The park itself is famous for its scenic drive, panoramic lookouts, and hikes of varying difficulty. Depending on the time you visit, the canyon’s appearance can seem to change throughout the day—it’s best to visit earlier in the morning for fewer crowds and better visibility. You might even spot a rainbow, especially during the summer months. There are many ways you can tour the canyon, including a bike tour, or even from up top on a helicopter ride. – TripadvisorSee more..
4.5Lahaina Banyan Court Park(6.971 reviews) - Lovely spot in Lahaina Saturday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Parks
Once home to the old Lahaina Fort, the park now houses Hawaii's largest Banyan Tree, which is over 60 feet tall and spans almost two acres.See more..
4.5Akaka Falls State Park(6.332 reviews) - Falls - if you have time…make your way to it! Spent More than 3 hours State Parks • Waterfalls
The one thing we realized the park was helping with human foot traffic was posting a sign that said ONE WAY - you enter to the right and walk and enjoy the local trees and fauna. Follow the trail and it will lead you to the falls itself! There are two lookout points for photo ops. Easy walk.ONE VERY short trail. Parking was a bit of a challenge / park outside the park lines and it’s free. Park inside the very small lot it’s 5.00 and it’s entry fee is 5.00 as well. There’s a machine that takes credit card and local attendants are checking.See more..
4.5Poipu Beach Park(4.899 reviews) - Come a half hour before sunset to see turtles Beaches • Parks
Located on Kauai's sunny shores, this beach is particularly popular for swimming, bodyboarding, surfing, and snorkeling. (And if you're lucky, you can spot Hawaiian monk seals here, too.)See more..
This 182-acre park contains the Puuhonua, a sacred place of refuge, as well as other temples and coastal sites.See more..
4.5Iao Valley State Monument(2.171 reviews) - Beautiful stop on Maui Saturday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM State Parks
Located in Central Maui, the park is home to a historic battleground and is punctuated by the 1200 feet tall Iao Needle rising from the ground.See more..
4.5Wai'anapanapa State Park(2.027 reviews) - Early Morning Coast Trail North State Parks • Beaches
Best known for its volcanic black pebble coast and panoramic coastal views, this park is one of the most popular sites along the famous Hana Highway.See more..
4.5Ala Moana Beach Park(1.999 reviews) - Once a Bog Saturday: 4:00 AM - 10:00 PM Beaches • Parks • Jogging Paths & Tracks
This gentle, protected beach has coarse sand and is ideal for swimming and water play.See more..
This 15-mile coastal stretch of towering cliffs and narrow valleys in northwest Kauai is a hotspot for campers. But note: It's only accessible by hiking.See more..
This beach is a 5 to 10 minute walk north of the famed Waikiki beach. The beach area is pretty long but not probably as wide as Waikiki. Beautiful and enjoyable nevertheless. In fact we spent most of the time at this beach. We rented the chair and umbrella combo (2 of them) for 60$ total and relaxed on the beach, ate and drank for hours. Lots of fun and not as crowded as the other beaches. You can walk to beach walk to get your grub/drinks or just get it from Shake Shack which is right on the beach and enjoy your day. Loved it loved it loved it :-) .Very highly recommended.See more..
4.5Punalu'u Black Sand beach(1.763 reviews) - Giant turtles, black sand, ancient art and giant turtles! Saturday: 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours State Parks • Beaches • Parks
This easily accessible beach lies between the towns of Pahala and Naalehu, and is a popular detour when visiting the Volcanoes National Park. It draws both locals and travelers to its shores for its gorgeous black sand—a result of underwater volcanic activity—and for those hoping to catch a glimpse of the elusive and endangered hawksbill and green sea turtles. If you're lucky, you might spot these creatures resting on the warm, black sand. Hawaiian monk seals sometimes make a rare appearance, too. Tours of the Big Island often include a stop at this black sand beach, along with Akaka and Rainbow Falls. – TripadvisorSee more..
4.5Lydgate State Park(1.404 reviews) - Buy an Underwater Camera before your trip Parks
Situated near the mouth of the Wailua River in the east, the two protected bays are a favorite for snorkelers and windsurfers.See more..
4.5Polihale State Park(964 reviews) - Stunning empty white sand beach on the Napali Coast State Parks • Beaches
A historical state beach park with breathtaking views and landscape.See more..
My family of four visited there on a recent day and found a snorkeling site (two steps) near the park extremely enjoyable. Easy access from the shore and the waters there offered a big variety of marine life. Corals are sadly dead, though. If you travel with young children or elderly, they can also chill there by staying in tidal pools which are safe and fun. There is a paid parking lot for $5 per car, but I also saw people parking on the street. I actually didn’t go to the park itself. See more..
4.5Waimanalo Beach(740 reviews) - Best Beach Beaches • Parks
Located on the windward side of Oahu, this gorgeous and secluded beach has the majestic Koolau Mountains as a backdrop. It's great for sunbathing under the ironwood trees on the soft white sand and swimming in its clear waters—the waters are calmer in the morning and kick up in the afternoon when it’s breezier. The beach is a quiet refuge on weekdays but is a popular spot for locals on the weekend who gather for all-day barbecues and beach fun. You'll also see anglers chartering boats to fish at sea. Check out this beach on a tour or helicopter ride over Oahu, which often passes by Waimanalo Beach. – TripadvisorSee more..
This historical park was a former leper colony run by Father Damien in the 1930s.See more..
4.5Papohaku Beach Park(151 reviews) - Waves, Whales and Wonderful Memories State Parks • Beaches
Quiet, secluded, large waves and simply a wonderful experience is a description of this location. There is a public access area for patrons along with the homes on the beach. That stated very few people were seen on the beach. One of the days whales about a 1/2-1 mile off shore pods of whales were seen jumping out of the water. Could spend a whole day there enjoying the water and seclusion.See more..
Visitors assume that coconuts and the islands go together. They don't. Hawaii is too far by water for a coconut to remain viable floating here. Coconuts were brought to Hawaii by the early voyagers as one of their canoe plants. If you see coconut palms in the wild they were planted there. It might be along a trail as you'll see in the H-3 valley on Oahu. Or in this case they were planted for the king's refreshment when he visited Molokai. One caveat, don't go wandering around under the trees. They drop dangerous nuts and fronds. Ever notice the goats keeping the grass down? Enough said.See more..
4.5Palaau State Park(17 reviews) - Overlook to Kalaupappa State Park and Phallic Rock State Parks • Lookouts
This is a great place to visit if you don't plan on taking a trip down to Kalaupappa State Park...or even if you are as a preview for a trip. The highway ends at the park. There are two paths - go right for the one to the overlook, a short gentle walk to the highest sea cliffs in the world. Jaw dropping beautiful; go left for the .13 mile hike (with slight incline, exposed tree roots, and rocks) Suggest tennis/hiking shoes, although I made it in flip-flops. Beautiful forest area. Faculties available. Enjoy! See more..
4.0Kakahaia Beach Park(9 reviews) - Beautiful,large beach front park Beaches • Parks
This is a large park with a nice stretch of beach. It is very well maintained. There are several shelters and some playground equipment, plus plenty of open space for walking or play.See more..
