this video is closed captioned in english and spanish subtitles secluded volcanic stunning and
culturally significant hawaii is a lot of things consisting of several islands each island has its
distinct charms and experiences from soaring over serrated mountains to taking a stroll along with
iconic beach resorts or from learning the hula hooping to discovering the fiery legends of pele
hawaii is a pacific paradise that should not be overlooked that said with so many gorgeous
sights comes a slew of questions about where to go this is why i have collected for you some of
the greatest spots in Hawaii to visit during your vacation, join us on our journey around
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publish a new video number 10 visit punalulu black sand beach to see the turtles honolulu
beach located on the big island has black sand that formed as a consequence of lava hitting the
ocean and quickly cooling the sand on the beach is composed of tiny pitch black lava pieces pick
up a few next time, you're at the beach and see if you can still identify any of the larger pieces
as originating from an ancient lava flow rows of coconut palms line the beach itself because the
black sand may get quite hot in the sun the shade beneath the palms is an excellent spot to hang out
believe me when i say that this is not your typical white sand beach to be honest it's easily
one of the greatest locations to visit in hawaii as an added benefit i learned during our vacation
that sea turtles prefer breeding in warmer black sands all of this implies that you will almost
certainly see turtles throughout your stay however like with all wildlife stay at a safe distance and
never disrespect the wildlife that dwells here number nine set up a fishing camp at waianapanapa
state park waianapanapa state park preserves a multitude of unique and rare geological structures
including a black sand beach sea stacks blow holes lava caverns and ankle line pools along a lonely
stretch of coastline on Maui you may spend hours walking along an ancient paved walkway that leads
you past natural hollow woodland a religious temple and a tiny cemetery on your approach
hiking the key aalaloa o maui piuliana trail is a two-hour trek fishing sightseeing and swimming are
all popular activities in the park you may also see lava caverns and swim in an ancient line pool
number eight see the lava up close in the hawaii volcano national park
the hawaii volcanoes are one of the most important attractions on the big island
the park is home to two active volcanoes kilauea one of the world's most active volcanoes and
mauna loa the world's largest shield volcano the location has a lot of historical significance
to the hawaiian people as the home of the goddess pele and the region has been occupied for at least
700 years this magnificent park serves as a stark reminder that nature is still very much alive
and in motion learn more about the volcano by visiting the Kilauea visitor center which has an
observation platform that enables stunning photos of a huge crater hopefully you'll be able to see
the primordial strength of molten earth boiling into the sea trek or cruise along crater rim road
for surreal views then discover the thurston lava tube's core incredible hiking paths explore lava
flows and tunnels steam vents and wild beaches while a lengthy winding downhill drive takes you
through numerous significant attractions number seven gear up for a hike at the Kalalau trail
hikers who are ready for a challenge and want to experience what national geographic has called the
greatest coastal hiking path in the world may put their fitness and sense of adventure to the test
on the kalalau trail in kauai's nepali coast state wilderness park the path is
a 22-mile circle around one of hawaii's most picturesque areas wedged between towering pali
cliffs and the majestic pacific ocean on day one of your trek you will travel 11
miles through woods valleys and gorges to the magnificent crescent-shaped kalalau beach where
you will camp overlooking the blue waters of the pacific in one of hawaii's most isolated corners
number six learn some history at the pearl harbor oahu pearl harbor is most remembered for the 1941
attack on the uss arizona which is now a somber memorial that brings many veterans tourists and
military history aficionados to Oahu however the history of this location as well as many
of hawaii's current u.s military stations date back far longer even before the 20th century
colonization and annexation of the islands as the expanding united states flexed its imperial power
while it is feasible to see all four of the pearl harbor historical sites in around six hours making
a whole day of it is the ideal way to enjoy pearl harbor and not miss a thing there's so much to see
and do and so many family-friendly restaurants to choose from that you can easily plan a whole day
just for this the name pearl harbor is a literal translation of the native hawaiian word
waai mami military history enthusiasts may climb into the uss boffin submarine visit the
pacific aviation museum's aircraft hangars and stand on the decks of the mighty mo battleship
where imperial japan formally surrendered in 1945. number five take a dive into Hanauma bay
Hanauma bay is known as the best snorkeling spot on oahu's southeast coast 10 miles east of Waukee
is a curving stretch of beach and bay formed when part of a crater collapsed into the ocean it is
now home to a plethora of ocean creatures providing snorkelers with a plethora of
fascinating things to see underwater every year almost a million visitors get the opportunity to
swim with the fishes in a marine habitat located on Hanauma bay or curved bay is a former volcanic
crater that was designated as a marine life protection area in 1967 since then it has evolved
into an underwater park for snorkelers swimmers and anyone else interested in seeing more than
400 species of hawaiian fishes including hawaii state fish humuhunuka hookapoo the bay has a very
unique property larger waves are held at bay by a small barrier near offshore leaving the seas
eerily quiet so you can relax at the beach without the worry of being washed over by a large wave
the beach itself is usually crowded with people wanting to enjoy the sun and the natural beauty
of the region number four find your adventure at the kauai island kawaii is historically recognized
as the hawaiian archipelago's adventure center and the action begins the moment you walk off the
plane in addition to snorkeling scuba diving swimming and sunbathing you may take scenic
snorkeling boat tours along the napali coast where you have a good chance of seeing dolphins or try
your hand at kayaking the lovely Waialua river tubing through the ancient water canals of laihu
which were designed to irrigate the sugar plantations ziplining high above the kawaii
rainforests and off-road 4x4 experiences are also unique to kauai hiking at koki state park
or wamia canyon is also an option play a game of golf or take a tour of the island with blue
hawaiian helicopters number three number three visit the nepali coast for a jurassic surprise
while you are at kauai island do visit the nepali coast it is being put up separately for a reason
the renowned Nepali coast may be found on the island of Kauai properly known as the garden Hawaiian
the coast steep cliffs clothed in rich green foliage descend precipitously to reach the
sands of exclusive isolated beaches the landscape is unlike any other in the world many people are
familiar with the scenery because it was used as a key filming site for jurassic park and numerous
other films hiking amid the cliffs is possible if you visit the nepali coast state parks paths
if you're looking for a little excitement there are various cliffs where locals can show you how
to safely leap into the sea below number two mesmerize the grand canyon of the pacific wamiya
canyon is located just a few kilometers inland from kauai's napali coast wamiya canyon often
known as the grand canyon of the pacific is one of the most incredible sights to see in Hawaii
this magnificent gulch has three thousand foot tall cliffs with rich green vegetation
and crimson flashes of color as well as waterfalls this tiny canyon was formed millions of years ago
by volcanic activity and the wamiya river wamia canyon is similar in size to the grand canyon
although it may be more attractive due to the abundance of vegetation within the desert-like
environment because clouds frequently come in throughout the afternoon bright mornings
are the ideal time to explore the canyon with a trek via coqui's state park camping is also
an option for adventurous tourists allowing you to witness the magnificent dawn in the morning
number one enjoying the nightlife in Honolulu no trip to Hawaii is complete without visiting
Honolulu, Honolulu is by far the largest city in the island chain as well as the state capitol
and a lively exciting location to visit it is home to a sizable portion of the hawaiian people
and the state government too it includes several historical sites a thriving art
scene fantastic shopping and nightlife and of course the world famous waikiki beach
where surfing was developed historic architecture enthusiasts may see the magnificent lolani palace
in downtown honolulu and take a walking tour through the surrounding streets to visit the
hawaiian state art museum and other historical monuments the pearl harbor national historic
landmark i mentioned earlier is also found in this very city for the shopping enthusiasts they
can spend the day easily shopping till they drop at the ala mona center and many other world-class
retail malls finish your day with delicious local cuisine to kill the hunger from a busy day
and enjoyIthe live music and dancing in downtown and chinatown we hope you enjoyed this video
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