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The Top 20 Attractions in Hawaii

There are plenty of places to see and visit in Hawaii. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Hawaii is a region where 20

hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.

Last updated: November 13, 2025

Diamond Head State Monument

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Measuring in at almost 500 acres, this state monument produces truly mind-blowing views out across the water and over Waikiki. Unless you are a Hawai'i resident with a Hawai'i ID, …

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Kīlauea Iki Crater Trail

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Very impressive! When walking over it, it even sounds hollow!

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Koko Head Stairs

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Koko Head Stairs includes over 1,000 steps before you finally reach the top of Koko Crater. While climbing the stairs of the abandoned railway, you will gain about 880 feet …

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Waikiki Beach

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The legendary Waikiki Beach stretches three and a half kilometers along the coast of Honolulu in the Waikiki district. The white beach is lined with palm trees and is the …

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Nāhuku (Thurston Lava Tube)

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The 180m long walk-in cave has a special origin: it is a lava cave. So go through it and become aware that 500 years ago hot lava flowed through it.

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Hawaiian Monk Seal Habitat at Kaʻena Point

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Ka'ena Point is the northwestern tip of O'ahu. This is a nature reserve that is home to rare plants & wildlife including endangered animals.

Seabirds such as albatrosses and marine …

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Kalalau Trail

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Although it's well-maintained, this trail is almost never level, and it can get slippery fast when wet. Keep an eye out for wild goats, many native plant species, and of …

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Kealakekua Bay Snorkeling Area

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Kealakekua Bay is a beautiful place. By nature, a bizarre combination of walls built from lava stones with dead old trees in the most fantastic forms, paired with the crystal-clear …

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Hanakapiʻai Beach and Caves

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This beautiful beach and its black lava caves are accessible only by hiking the famous Kalalau Trail. Swimming is not recommended here: The unprotected waters are subject to strong surf …

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Kīlauea Iki West Overlook

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Hikers look into the crater of Kīlauea Iki, or "Little Kīlauea", which last erupted in 1959. The flat base of the crater below used to be a lava lake; elevated …

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Captain Cook Monument, Kealakekua Bay

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British sea captain James Cook, believed to be the first western explorer to set eyes on the Hawaiian Islands, discovered the islands of O'ahu and Kaua'i on January 18, 1778. …

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