What to do in Hawaii: Top 10 best tourist spots

Tourism is Hawaii’s main source of income. Every year, millions of tourists visit Hawaii, attracted by its beaches, the culture of the local people, its mild climate and other factors. Most tourists are Americans. Honolulu is the capital and largest city in Hawaii with approximately 877,000 inhabitants.

Among the main tourist attractions are Pearl Harbor, Diamomd Head State Monument, Waikiki Beach, Waimea Canyon State Park, Ka’anapali Beach, Napali Coast State Wilderness Park, Haleakalã National Park, Punaluu Beach , Hawaii Volcanes National Park and Molokini Crater Maui.

Discover the 10 best tourist spots in Hawaii!

1 – Pearl Harbor

The Pearl Harbor attack on December 7, 1941, on Oahu resulted in the US entry into World War II. The monument at the site of the attack honors the thousands who lost their lives during the raid. Visitors can learn about military history in two museums.

2 – Diamond Head State Monument

Aboard Leahi’s volcanic cone, it dominates the Waikiki Beach skyline, where a challenging hike full of history awaits at Diamond Head State Monument. Climb 175 steps, walk through dark tunnels and encounter former military bunkers on your way to one of the most spectacular views in Honolulu.

3 – Waikiki Beach

Famous since the early 20th century, bustling Waikiki Beach is the ideal place to shop, enjoy beach amenities and take surfing lessons. You’ll have a variety of accommodation options along the beach, as well as attractions such as the Honolulu Aquarium and Honolulu Zoo.

4 – Waimea Canyon State Park

The Waimea Canyon, also called the “Grand Canyon of the Pacific”, is 16 km long and 900 m deep. Immerse yourself in the richly colored landscape of reds, greens, rainbows and waterfalls along the many trails. If you’re lucky, you might spot a Hawaiian goose, the rarest goose in the world, native to the Hawaiian Islands.

5 – Ka’anapali Beach

Maui’s best-known beach, Ka’anapali, impresses visitors with its powdery white sand and spectacular sunsets. It is close to several resorts and Whalers Village, which has hundreds of shops and a whaling museum.

6 – Napali Coast State Wilderness Park

Waterfalls, creeks, dramatic cliffs and deep valleys characterize this spectacular 25,000 square kilometer state park on the coast of Kauai. Explore the trails for incredible views, go camping or take a boat, kayak or helicopter tour.

7 – Haleakalã National Park

On the island of Maui, Haleakalã National Park is home to the crater of the same name, meaning “House of the Sun” in Hawaiian. A peak 3,055 m above sea level, Haleakalã is one of the best places to watch the sunrise or sunset.

8 – Punaluu Beach

With black volcanic sand dotted with swaying palm trees, this famous beach on the island of Hawaii is the perfect backdrop for a photo op. Relax under coconut trees and watch sea turtles sunning themselves on the beach.

9 – Hawaii Volcanes National Park

Visitors to the Park are welcomed by landscapes formed by still active volcanoes. Learn the story of how volcanic activity formed the Hawaiian Islands at the Kilauea Visitor Center, and follow Crater Rim Drive for diverse views of Kilauea’s crater and contrasting landscapes of deserts and rainforests.

10 – Molokini Crater Maui

Molokini is a crescent-shaped partially submerged volcanic crater that forms a small uninhabited islet located in the ʻAlalākeiki Channel between the islands of Maui and Kahoʻolawe, within Maui County, Hawaii. Molokini is a destination for diving, snuba and snorkeling. The crater is home to a reef with visibility of up to 46 m. Molokini is home to around 250 species of fish, many of them endemic. Water depth is 6 to 50 feet at most permitted dive sites.