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Taylor Family swimming at beach on Na Pali Coast Polihale State Park Kauai Hawaii 3

Polihale State Park: Kauai’s Most Beautiful Beach (and camping!)

Without a doubt, Polihale State Park is the most beautiful beach on Kauai that you can drive to. It's very remote and the road is terrible, but the payoff is amazing with towering cliffs and gorgeous water. And you can even camp here! Get all the details on planning a visit or camping trip to Polihale State Park on Kauai.

View of Waikiki Beach from Diamond Head Crater Hiking Trail Honolulu Oahu Hawaii 2

Activities Oahu

Hiking Diamond Head for Epic Honolulu Views (including a lighthouse!)

Visiting and hiking Diamond Head State Monument is an iconic thing to do when you're in Honolulu. There are things to know before planning it, including how to access the crater and all about reservations.

Malasadas at Punaluu Bake Shop Big Island Hawaii 3

Activities Big Island

The Punalu’u Bake Shop in Naalehu: the Best Malasadas on the Big Island

The Punalu'u Bake Shop in Naalehu is one of our favorite places to stop when we're driving around the Big Island of Hawai'i. The malasadas, break and packaged bakery products are too good to pass up, and then you can enjoy them when you get home. And do you know about malasadas? We've got the full scoop!

Iiwi Bird in Volcano Forest at Kaulana Manu Trail Saddle Road from Hilo Big Island Hawaii 4

Activities Big Island

Kaulana Manu Trail on the Big Island: Seeing Hawaii’s Endemic Birds

The Kaulana Manu Nature Trail on the Saddle Road of the Big Island of Hawaii is a wonderful birdwatching spot. This easy hike should make it onto your Hawaii itinerary if you want to see the endemic i'iwi and apapane birds on the Big Island.

Jurrasic Park Banyan Trees in Allerton National Tropical Botanical Garden Koloa Kauaai Hawaii 3

Activities Kauai

Poipu’s Allerton Botanical Gardens: a Beautiful, Historic Place to Explore

The Allerton Gardens on Kauai's south shore are a beautiful place to explore when you're in Poipu. See the epic banyan trees from Jurassic Park, gorgeous tropical flowers and many types of birds at this National Tropical Botanical Garden.

Kelly on Boardwalk at Kealia Pond National Wildlife Refuge Kihei Maui Hawaii 1

Activities Maui

Kealia Pond National Wildlife Refuge: Kihei’s Unique Endemic Bird Sanctuary

Kealia Pond National Wildlife Refuge in Kihei is a great place on Maui for birdwatching and seeing some unique endemic bird species. See how you can visit and just when this protected and unique estuary is open to the public.

Trying Noni Fruit in orchard at Real Noni Farm Tour Kilauea Kauai Hawaii 1

Activities Kauai

Doing the Real Noni Farm Tour: Fascinating Fruit and Horticulture on Kauai

Doing the Real Noni farm tour on Kauai is a really unique thing to add to your visit. Learn about the health benefits of noni fruit and explore this fascinating farmstead near the town of Kilauea. Really cool addition to your trip!

Rob Taylor hiking Koko Crater Rail Trail Honolulu Oahu Hawaii 1

Activities Oahu

Hiking the Koko Crater Rail Trail in Honolulu

Hiking the Koko Crater Rail Trail is a challenge but a great addition to your time in Honolulu. Take a look to see just what you can expect on this difficult VERTICLE hike to some of the prettiest views on the Island of Oahu.

Taylor Family at Koko Crater Botanical Garden Plumeria Grove Honolulu Oahu Hawaii 1

Activities Oahu

Visiting the Koko Crater Botanical Garden: Easy, Beautiful Hiking on Oahu

Visiting the Koko Crater Botanical Garden just outside of Honolulu is a beautiful experience where you'll be inundated with plumeria. See what you'll find in the garden from hiking trails to desert plant species, and consider adding this fun spot to your time on Oahu.

Taylor Family at Queen Emmas Summer Palace Honolulu Oahu Hawaii 1

Activities Oahu

Queen Emma’s Summer Palace: Hawaiian History and Culture in Honolulu

Queen Emma's Summer Palace is a unique historic site just outside of Honolulu. Here you can learn about the Hawaiian monarchy, tour the palace and see examples of some of the rarest royal Hawaiian artifacts.