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The 10 Best Places To See In Hawaii

November 25, 2009 // 196 Comments »

The 10 Best Places To See In Hawaii

1. Lanikai Beach – Translated as “heavenly sea”, Lanikai is as heavenly as it gets. The beach never fails to wow locals and tourists with its white sandy beach and clear water.
2. Hilo – The coastal Hawaiian town has a little something for everyone. The town features multiple museums, a striking historic theater and a downtown area complete of boutiques and attractions.
3. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park – Situated on Big Island is the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. The place is one of the most visited spot in the entire state of Hawaii. The site has hiking trails, breath taking sights and two record holding volcanoes.
4. Kilauea National Wildlife Refuge – The Kilauea National Wildlife refuge is located in a 203-acres of land on the North shore of Kilauea. This is the place to go if you want to see and learn about Hawaii’s exotic wildlife.
5. Molokini – Known for having the clearest waters in Hawaii, Molokini offers about 80 to 200 feet of crystal clear waters. Because of this, this makes it the best and awesome snorkeling location in Hawaii.
6. Waimaea Canyon – The “Grand Canyon of the Pacific”, Mark Twain proclaimed as he described the beautiful canyon in Koke’s State Park. The canyon is over 3,600 feet deep, a mile wide and 10 miles long. This site is most definitely stunning.
7. Waikiki – Waikiki offers all the magnificent natural beautiful beaches, waterfalls and trails. The place also features great shopping boutiques specializing in fine art, custom jewelry, designer clothing and local music.
8. Gardens of Kauai – Known as the garden island, Gardens of Kauai will definitely leave you breathless by its grand beauty.
9. Haleakala – One of the largest mountains in the world, Haleakala is also one massive dormant volcano. Its enormous size is hard to miss and its awesome sight makes it hard to move your eyes away from it.

10. Polynesian Cultural Center – The Polynesian Cultural Center is the one place where you go to learn about the islands culture and local habitats. Here, visitors can get a glimpse of the culture-rich society of Hawaii. In addition, the center plays host to one of the most authentic luaus in Hawaii.

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