This article is designed to help you choose which Hawaiian Islands to visit. Yeah you have a particular activity in mind. Of course, it wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that the 6 main islands of Hawaii have all of these activities in one form. We have used a mix of popular opinion and our own research and personal experience to compile these lists. An “(s)” indicates that it may be available only during certain seasons. Remember to always check conditions and availability, especially for water activities.
The best nightlife
1. Oahu-Waikiki
2. Maui–Lahaina
3. Big Island – Kailua Kona
best hiking
1. Kauai – Na Pali Coast(s)
2. Kauai-Waimea Canyon
3. Big Island – Mount Kilauea
Best surfing (advanced) (s)
1. Oahu-North Shore
2. Kauai-Hanalei Bay
3. Maui-Honolua Bay
Best Surfing (Beginner) (s)
1. Oahu-Waikiki
2. Kauai – Kalapaki Beach
3. Maui – Launiupoko Park
best diving
1. Maui–Molokini
2. Maui or Lanai – Lanai Coast
3. Big Island – West Coast
Best Windsurfing / Kitesurfing (s)
1. Maui – Hookipa Beach Park (Advanced)
2. Maui – Kanaha Beach (beginner)
3. Oahu-Kailua Beach
Best Snorkeling
1. Oahu-Haunama Bay
2. Maui – Kaanapali (Black Rock)
3. Kauai – Lydgate Beach and Tunnels
best buys
1. Oahu – Aloha Market and Waikiki
2. Maui–Lahaina
3. Big Island – Kailua Kona
Better to sunbathe naked
1. Maui – Small beach in Makena
2. Big Island – many places
3. Kauai – Secret Beach at Kilauea
The best exotic beaches
1. Maui – Red Sand Beach (Hana)
2. Big Island – Punaluu Black Sand Beach
3. Big Island – Mahana Green Sand(s)
The best experiences in nature
1. Kauai – Na Pali Coast
2. Big Island – Kilauea Volcano
3. Maui or Lanai – whale watching
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