{"id":120029,"date":"2022-04-27T10:00:37","date_gmt":"2022-04-27T20:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hawaiicompro.wpengine.com\/?p=120029"},"modified":"2023-07-20T16:18:15","modified_gmt":"2023-07-21T02:18:15","slug":"what-is-the-best-island-in-hawaii-to-visit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hawaii.com\/what-is-the-best-island-in-hawaii-to-visit\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the Best Island in Hawaii to Visit?"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

It\u2019s time for you to book your trip to Hawai\u02bbi, but you can\u2019t pull the trigger of buying a ticket just yet. Why? Because you can\u2019t decide on which of the gorgeous Hawaiian Islands you want to visit. They all demand your attention. Kaua\u02bbi, with its verdant gardens and the stunning Napali Coast. Maui with its upcountry towns and the epic views of Haleakal\u0101. Hawai\u02bbi Island\u2014also known as the Big Island\u2014has so much history and culture. And O\u02bbahu, of course, is a favorite amongst visitors for so many reasons. So, what is <\/em>the best island to visit in Hawai\u02bbi? Well, the answer is really up to the traveler. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

First, Hawai\u02bbi visitors must determine what they want out of their island vacation. If you\u2019re looking to get away from it all and find yourself on a nice, secluded beach without a person in sight, you probably want to travel to an island other than O\u02bbahu, which is known for its high visitor population. Instead, the Big Island may be your best bet. Since the island is so big\u2014it\u2019s bigger than all of the other major Hawaiian Islands combined\u2014you can easily find nooks and crannies to temporarily call your own. There\u2019s even spotty cellular service on the Big Island, which is great for the traveler who is truly looking to disconnect from the outside world, if only for a while.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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If you don\u2019t mind a little hustle and bustle, Maui and O\u02bbahu\u2014more so O\u02bbahu\u2014are great places to visit. The northern shores of both islands are thriving with locals and visitors all looking to enjoy some of the best beaches\u2014P\u0101\u02bbia Beach on Maui and Sunset Beach on O\u02bbahu, for example\u2014and surf in the state. And if you\u2019re looking for something to do at night, O\u02bbahu has some of the hottest clubs, bars and dives in the state. More importantly, they\u2019re all open late\u2014especially in Waik\u012bk\u012b\u2014which isn\u2019t often the case on other islands like Kaua\u02bbi or the Big Island. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Surfers can\u2019t really go wrong with any island\u2014however Big Island and Kaua\u02bbi breaks are a little harder to find compared to O\u02bbahu or Maui. Also, the seven-mile-miracle on O\u02bbahu is known as the surf world\u2019s mecca and is absolutely the place to go for surfers looking to test their skills in some of Hawai\u02bbi\u2019s best waves. If you head there during the winter season, you may even share the lineup with world-class pro surfers who travel to O\u02bbahu for competitions.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Another important factor to consider is what it is exactly you want to see or visit on your trip. Haleakal\u0101, for example, is probably the best place in the state to catch a sunrise but does require you to commit to Maui. Avid hikers will love the Napali Coast and the Kalalau Trail, but again, you\u2019ll have to book your trip to Kaua\u02bbi to enjoy its natural splendors. And geology buffs will adore Big Island\u2019s Hawai\u02bbi Volcanoes National Park, which is where you can find one of the only active lava lakes in Hawai\u02bbi as well as several other interesting and intriguing volcanic wonders. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

If you\u2019re really having trouble deciding\u2014since there is no clear answer on what the best Hawaiian island to visit is\u2014consider island-hopping and splitting your vacation into two parts. For example, spending a week on O\u02bbahu to enjoy the city life and then cooling down for another week in the charming, remote communities of Hawai\u02bbi Island is a great way to plan your trip. Even staying a day or two on an island is enough to experience its biggest attractions. However, a week\u2014if you can manage it\u2014is just enough to truly get a feel and appreciation for the island that you\u2019re visiting. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

So to finally answer the question, the best island to visit in Hawai\u02bbi is the one that fits you the most. With ample research and preparation, you should be able to make the call\u2014albeit a very tough call\u2014on which island has the most in store for your tastes and interests. If you can\u2019t decide on one, try island hopping between two for the best of both worlds. <\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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