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Overview of Hawaii (Hawaii (HI))
Hawaii (Hawaii (HI)) features major hubs at Honolulu (Oahu), Maui, Kauai & Big Island. Key sights, National & State Parks, and travel highlights across the state include Waikiki Beach & Diamond Head, Pearl Harbor, Haleakala & Road to Hana (Maui), Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park (Big Island) & Na Pali Coast (Kauai).
How to get to Hawaii
Direct Pacific flights into Honolulu (HNL), Kahului (OGG), Kona (KOA) and Lihue (LIH), plus inter-island Hawaiian/Southwest flights. Use our Amtrak & USA Rail Pass Calculator ($) and $80 National Parks Pass Calculator to plan your route.
Signature local food in Hawaii
When visiting cities and towns across Hawaii, look out for these regional American specialties at classic diners, smokehouses, seafood shacks, and farmers markets:
- Fresh ahi poke bowls with limu & kukui nut
- Kalua imu-roasted pig & laulau
- Plate lunch with loco moco & macaroni salad
- Malasadas, haupia coconut pudding & shave ice
- 100% Kona estate coffee & lilikoi (passionfruit) juice
Best time to visit Hawaii
Best time to visit Hawaii: Year-round (Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov best value).
Featured cities & towns in Hawaii (4 featured · 122 total)
Click any city below for its individual travel guide, county & elevation facts, nearest airport/Amtrak station, regional food specialties, and neighboring towns:
| City / Town | County & Type | Population | Elevation | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honolulu Honolulu, HI | US City | 350,964 | 5 m (16 ft) | City guide → · Flagship guide |
| Kailua-Kona Kailua-Kona, HI | US City | 11,975 | 16 m (52 ft) | City guide → |
| Lahaina Lahaina, HI | US City | 11,704 | 1 m (3 ft) | City guide → |
| Lihue Lihue, HI | US City | 6,455 | 65 m (213 ft) | City guide → |