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Town-by-town lists for places most itineraries pass through: Lāhainā and Kīhei on Maui, Hanalei and Līhuʻe on Kauaʻi. Where to eat, what to stop for, and what to skip.

the Hanalei National Wildlife Refuge

City Guides Kauaʻi

11 Hanalei Activities for your Bucketlist

Hanalei is the main hub and gateway to the north shore of Kauaʻi. A small beach town, Hanalei resides along a crescent-shaped bay, backdropped by…

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Big Beach on Maui - aerial shot

City Guides Maui

13 of our Favorite Things to Do In and Around Kīhei (Maui)

Located on the southwest shores of Maui, Kīhei is a main residential hub on the island’s leeward side. Whereas other areas located along the west…

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Located just outside downtown Lihue, Kalapaki Beach offers a convenient place to swim and sunbathe in the city.

City Guides Kauaʻi

10 Things to Do in Līhuʻe, Kauaʻi

Wailua Falls drops 173 feet, 5 miles north of the Līhuʻe airport, and the parking is at the top of the falls rather than the…

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banyan tree park on maui

City Guides Maui

Lāhainā Now: What Is Open and What to Do

Why do we love to do these activities? And are they a good fit for you? Find out what our 15 favorite things to do…

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The second-biggest island in the chain, much of Maui’s appeal comes from its natural landscape and biodiversity, including its two massive volcanoes, whale watching and marine ecosystems

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Oʻahu is the busiest and most visited of the Hawaiian Islands, with the widest range of things to do: nature, culinary discoveries, historic landmarks, shopping, nightlife and festivals.

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With a population of less than 75,000, Kauaʻi is truly a small-town island, littered with open space, protected preserves, and old plantation history.

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