[Music]
america's 50th state hawaii is a
volcanic archipelago located in the
heart of the pacific ocean as it was the
last state to join the u.s in 1959 the
islands still retain much of their
unique hawaiian identity due to all of
the magnificent scenery it's worth
spending as much time as possible
outdoors either hiking among the
volcanoes surfing the surrounding waves
or snorkeling above its colorful coral
reefs here's a look at the best places
to visit in hawaii
[Music]
number 10.
[Music]
oahu's north shore
although the island of oahu is the most
visited of the hawaiian islands most
visitors head straight for the capital
city of honolulu the island's north
shore is a little less touristy and it
offers some truly fantastic beaches if
you're into surfing then you might
already know that the north shore boasts
some of the best winter waves in the
world head to banzai pipeline to watch
world class surfers and even
championship contests
[Music]
hmm
[Music]
number nine
molokai
not all of the hawaiian islands have
been developed at the same pace molokai
is one of the least developed but most
scenic island in the state known as the
friendly isle molokai has a unique
history the most famous attraction on
the island is the kalaupapa national
historic park which once served as a
leper colony today most visitors to
molokai come for the history as well as
for the pristine undeveloped beauty
[Music]
number eight
hapuna beach
the big island of hawaii is home to a
number of gorgeous beaches but one of
the very best is hapuna beach it boasts
a long stretch of fine white sand and it
is easy to find a spot away from other
beachgoers hapuna is a tough choice for
families and you can make the most of a
beach day by bodyboarding or swimming
towards one side of the beach there are
some reefs where you can even try
snorkeling
[Music]
number seven
kaanapali beach
on the western coast of maui is
kaanapali beach which is found just
outside the tourist hub known as the
haina the gorgeous white sand beach
boasts a number of rock monuments many
of which have historic or religious
significance to local hawaiians the
black rock is the most famous of these
the beach also offers a stunning
boardwalk just over two miles long where
you can take a stroll and admire the
views of the pacific ocean
[Music]
so
[Music]
number six
napoli
coast dominating and defining the
northwest of kawaii the napali coast is
one of hawaii's most famous and
photographed sites its gigantic jagged
cliffs rise to 1200 meters above the
sparkling waters of the pacific ocean
with scenic beaches and coves hidden
below as the rugged terrain is so
inaccessible the only way to visit is by
hiking kayaking or helicopter with
phenomenal panoramas wherever you look
while it is famed for having featured in
jurassic park the grand and gorgeous
stretch of coastline has appeared in
numerous films and tv shows over the
years
[Music]
do
[Music]
number
five
lanakai beach
if you're searching for paradise on
earth then head to lanakai beach located
on the eastern coast of oahu lanakai
beach is just a 30 minute drive from
downtown honolulu however it feels like
a completely different world lanikai is
hawaiian for heavenly sea and that is
the perfect way to describe this
half-mile stretch of coastal beauty
white sand blue water and shade from the
occasional palm tree makes this a
stunning place to explore
[Music]
number four
haleakala national park
haleakala is a shield volcano that forms
more than half of the island of maui
also known as the east maui volcano this
summit tops more than ten thousand feet
at its peak the area surrounding the
volcano is haleakala national park much
of the park revolves around the enormous
crater which is comparable to a lunar
landscape if you hike along the ppy
trail there are several pools where you
can cool off with a refreshing swim
the 400 foot waimoku falls can be found
at the end of the ppy trail
[Music]
number three
[Music]
waimea canyon
also known as the grand canyon of the
pacific waimea canyon is one of the most
amazing places to visit in hawaii the
staggering size draws definite parallels
to the grand canyon but waimea canyon
may be even more beautiful thanks to the
plenty of greenery among the desert-like
landscape clouds often roll in during
the afternoon so the clear mornings are
the best time to explore the canyon
camping is also possible for the
intrepid traveler allowing you to be
there for the glorious sunrise in the
morning
[Music]
do
[Music]
number two
honolulu
no trip to hawaii would be complete
without spending time in honolulu this
is by far the largest city in the island
chain the state capital and a bustling
exciting place to explore there is no
shortage of things to do but waikiki is
a popular choice for tourists and local
surfers alike for amazing views in
honolulu climb up to the summit of the
diamond head crater which overlooks
waikiki don't forget to visit pearl
harbor where the uss arizona memorial is
the poignant centerpiece
[Music]
number one
[Music]
hawaii volcanoes
set on the big island in the pacific
hawaii volcanoes national park
encompasses mauna loa
this massive volcano has a summit that
surprisingly is sometimes covered in
snow the national park also features
volcanic coasts made from cooled lava
flows rich rainforests magnificent green
meadows in the mountains and geological
formations such as lava tubes kilauea a
shield volcano in the national park has
erupted as recently as 2018 the last
eruption quite literally changed the
shape of the park itself and insight
into the power of nature the park
remains open but some areas are
understandably closed
[Music]
you