Hawaii Town Guide

Hawaii Towns

Find Hawaii towns by island, from lively visitor hubs and historic communities to quiet local areas with island character.

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Town directory

Find Hawaii towns by island, from lively visitor hubs and historic communities to quiet local areas with island character.

Oahu

Oahu Towns

Aiea

Aiea is a Central Oahu town above Pearl Harbor, known for hillside neighborhoods, Pearlridge Center, Pearl Harbor views and quick access to Honolulu.

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Ewa Beach

Ewa Beach is a leeward Oahu community known for residential shoreline neighborhoods, local beach parks, golf courses, Pearl Harbor access and Kapolei connections.

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Hale'iwa

Hale'iwa is a historic North Shore town on Oahu, known for surf culture, plantation-era storefronts, food trucks, shops, beaches and boat harbor access.

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Hauula

Hauula is a quiet northeastern Oahu community in Koolauloa, known for mountain views, rural homes, nearby beach parks and easy access to Laie, Kahuku and Kahana Bay.

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Hawaii Kai

Hawaii Kai is an East Oahu community known for marina neighborhoods, Koko Head views, shopping centers, shoreline parks and quick access to Hanauma Bay.

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Honolulu

Honolulu is Oahu's capital city, known for Waikiki, historic downtown landmarks, museums, shopping, dining, harbor views and quick access to beaches and Diamond Head.

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Ka'a'awa

Ka'a'awa is a small windward Oahu community between the Koolau mountains and Kamehameha Highway, known for quiet shoreline access, Ka'a'awa Beach Park, nearby Kualoa and views toward Mokolii Island.

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Kahala

Kahala is an upscale East Honolulu neighborhood known for quiet residential streets, Kahala Beach, luxury homes, shopping and quick access to Waikiki and Diamond Head.

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Kahuku

Kahuku is a rural north shore Oahu town known for shrimp trucks, farm stops, Kahuku Beach, Turtle Bay nearby and the drive between Laie and the surf beaches.

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Kailua

Kailua is a windward Oahu beach town known for Kailua Beach Park, Lanikai Beach, Kawai Nui Marsh, kayaking, local shops and coastal scenery.

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Kane'ohe

Kane'ohe is a windward Oahu town known for Kane'ohe Bay, the sandbar, Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden, Byodo-In Temple, golf, Windward Mall and Koolau mountain views.

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Kapolei

Kapolei is a west Oahu community known for shopping, dining, golf, city services, nearby Ko Olina, family neighborhoods and easy access to Leeward beaches.

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La'ie

La'ie is a windward Oahu town known for the Polynesian Cultural Center, Brigham Young University-Hawaii, La'ie Point, beaches and North Shore access.

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Lanikai

Lanikai is a quiet Kailua-side beach neighborhood known for Lanikai Beach, soft white sand, Mokulua Islands views, sunrise photos, kayaking and the Lanikai Pillbox Trail.

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Ma'ili

Ma'ili is a west Oahu community along Farrington Highway, known for long sandy shoreline, Ma'ili Beach Park, Ulehawa Beach Park and Waianae Coast mountain views.

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Makaha

Makaha is a west Oahu beach community known for Makaha Beach Park, winter surf, valley views, sunsets and its setting near the far end of Farrington Highway.

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Manoa

Manoa is a Honolulu valley neighborhood known for Manoa Falls, frequent showers, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Lyon Arboretum and green mountain scenery.

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Mililani

Mililani is a planned central Oahu community known for parks, schools, shopping centers, neighborhood recreation areas and a location between Pearl City, Wahiawa and the North Shore route.

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Nanakuli

Nanakuli is a west Oahu town along Farrington Highway, known for its leeward beaches, local neighborhoods, dry sunny weather and Waianae Coast setting.

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Pearl City

Pearl City is a central Oahu community above Pearl Harbor, known for neighborhood shopping, schools, rail access, Pearl Harbor views and quick drives to Aiea, Waipahu and Honolulu.

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Wahiawa

Wahiawa is a central Oahu town surrounded by pineapple country, Lake Wilson, military communities, local shops and the roadways between Honolulu, Mililani and the North Shore.

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Wai'anae

Wai'anae is a leeward Oahu town known for west side beaches, mountain views, small boat harbor activity, local neighborhoods and access to Pokai Bay, Maili and Makaha.

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Waialua

Waialua is a north shore Oahu town known for sugar plantation history, quiet neighborhoods, nearby beaches, old mill buildings and easy access to Haleiwa and Mokuleia.

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Waikiki

Waikiki is Honolulu's main visitor beach district, known for Waikiki Beach, Diamond Head views, historic hotels, surfing, shopping, dining and a walkable oceanfront setting.

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Waimanalo

Waimanalo is a windward Oahu town known for long white-sand beaches, rural neighborhoods, Koolau mountain views, beach parks and a quieter stretch between Kailua and Makapuu.

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Waipahu

Waipahu is a central Oahu town with deep plantation history, rail heritage, local food, neighborhood shopping and quick access to Pearl Harbor, Ewa and Kapolei.

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Maui

Maui Towns

Haiku

Haiku is a quiet North Shore Maui town known for lush scenery, pineapple history, local cafes, small farms, Ho'okipa Beach access and Road to Hana routes.

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Hana

Hana is a remote East Maui town reached by the Road to Hana, known for rainforest scenery, Hawaiian history, quiet beaches, taro patches and a slower rural setting.

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Huelo

Huelo is a quiet North Shore Maui community near the start of the Road to Hana, known for rain-fed greenery, country roads, ocean views and a rural residential setting.

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Ka'anapali

Ka'anapali is a west Maui resort community known for its long beach, oceanfront path, sunset views, restaurants, shopping and access to activities near Lahaina.

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Kahului

Kahului is Central Maui's main commercial town, known for the island's airport, harbor, shopping centers, Kanaha Beach Park and quick access to Wailuku, Paia and Upcountry Maui.

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Kapalua

Kapalua is a quieter West Maui resort community known for Kapalua Bay, D.T. Fleming Beach, coastal trails, golf courses, luxury rentals and sunset views.

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Keokea

Keokea is an Upcountry Maui community along Kula Highway, with cool hillside air, farm country, Sun Yat-sen Park, local coffee and wide Haleakala views.

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Kihei

Kihei is a sunny South Maui town known for long beaches, Kamaole parks, casual restaurants, condos, sunsets and easy drives to Wailea and Maalaea.

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Kipahulu

Kipahulu is a remote East Maui community beyond Hana, known for Haleakala National Park's coastal district, Oheo Gulch, Pipiwai Trail and rural scenery.

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Kula

Kula is an Upcountry Maui town on the slopes of Haleakala, known for cool air, farms, gardens, mountain views and quiet roads above the coast.

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Lahaina

Lahaina is a historic west Maui town with deep cultural roots, a former whaling-era waterfront, harbor history and ongoing recovery after the 2023 wildfire.

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Ma'alaea

Ma'alaea is a small central Maui harbor community known for boat tours, Maui Ocean Center, shoreline condos, trade winds and quick access to Kihei, Lahaina and Kahului.

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Makawao

Makawao is an Upcountry Maui town known for paniolo history, small shops, galleries, local food, rodeo traditions and cooler hillside air.

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Makena

Makena is a South Maui coastal community known for Big Beach, lava-rock coves, calm-morning snorkeling, old fishing areas and open views toward Molokini and Kahoolawe.

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Napili

Napili is a relaxed West Maui community known for Napili Bay, low-rise vacation rentals, nearby Kapalua beaches, coastal scenery and a quieter feel than the main resort hubs.

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Pa'ia

Pa'ia is a small north shore Maui town known for colorful storefronts, casual restaurants, surf culture, nearby beaches, trade winds and the start of the Road to Hana.

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Pukalani

Pukalani is an Upcountry Maui town on Haleakala's lower slopes, known for cooler air, island views, local shopping, parks and Pukalani Country Club.

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Spreckelsville

Spreckelsville is a small north shore Maui community between Kahului and Pa'ia, known for beachfront homes, golf, steady trade winds and nearby Baldwin Beach Park.

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Wailea

Wailea is a South Maui resort community known for sandy beaches, oceanfront hotels, golf courses, shopping, restaurants and easy access to Kihei and Makena.

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Wailuku

Wailuku is a Central Maui town known for historic streets, county offices, local restaurants, shops, nearby 'Iao Valley and views of the West Maui Mountains.

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Kauai

Kauai Towns

Anahola

Anahola is an east Kauai community known for Hawaiian Home Lands, Anahola Beach Park, Kalalea Mountain, local food stops and a quiet shoreline setting.

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Eleele

Eleele is a west Kauai town above Port Allen Harbor, known for plantation history, local services, harbor access and its position between Hanapepe and Waimea.

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Ha'ena

Ha'ena is a small North Shore community at the end of Kauai's road, known for Ke'e Beach, Ha'ena Beach Park, caves, reef views and Kalalau Trail access.

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Hanalei

Hanalei is a north Kauai town beside Hanalei Bay, known for mountain views, taro fields, surf, small shops, the pier and wet-season beauty.

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Hanapepe

Hanapepe is a west Kauai town known for art galleries, Friday Art Night, the Hanapepe Swinging Bridge, plantation-era storefronts and nearby Salt Pond Beach.

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Kalaheo

Kalaheo is an upcountry south Kauai town above Lawai and Poipu, known for cooler air, local cafes, hillside homes, coffee country and west-side road access.

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Kapaa

Kapaa is Kauai's busy east-side town, known for oceanfront paths, local shops, food stops, beach parks, central island access and nearby Wailua landmarks.

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Kaumakani

Kaumakani is a small west Kauai community near Makaweli, known for plantation history, dry-side weather, local homes and its position between Hanapepe and Waimea.

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Kekaha

Kekaha is Kauai's westernmost town, known for dry sunny weather, long beach views, plantation history, sunsets and the road toward Polihale.

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Kilauea

Kilauea is a north Kauai town known for its lighthouse, wildlife refuge, plantation history, small shops, nearby beaches and access toward Princeville and Hanalei.

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Koloa

Koloa is a historic South Shore town known for Old Koloa Town, sugar plantation history, shops, food stops and its location near Poipu beaches.

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Lawa'i

Lawa'i is a quiet south Kauai community known for local shops, Koloa Road scenery, Hawaiian Trading Post and convenient access to Koloa and Poipu.

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Lihu'e

Lihue is Kauai's main civic and transportation hub, known for the airport, Nawiliwili Harbor, Kalapaki Beach, shopping, museums and central island access.

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Poipu

Poipu is Kauai's sunny south shore resort area, known for beaches, oceanfront walks, snorkeling, sunsets, restaurants and easy access to Koloa.

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Princeville

Princeville is a planned North Shore community above Hanalei Bay, known for cliffside views, golf, vacation rentals, shopping and nearby beaches.

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Wailua

Wailua is an east Kauai community between Kapaa and Lihue, known for the Wailua River, sacred sites, waterfalls, beach parks and easy access to inland valley views.

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Waimea

Waimea is a historic west Kauai town known for Captain Cook history, Waimea Canyon access, red-dirt scenery, small-town shops and nearby beaches.

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Wainiha

Wainiha is a small north Kauai community west of Hanalei, known for lush valley scenery, narrow roads, stream crossings and access toward Haena and the Na Pali Coast.

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Big Island

Big Island Towns

Captain Cook

Captain Cook is a South Kona town above Kealakekua Bay, known for Kona coffee farms, hillside views, small shops and access to nearby historic and coastal sites.

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Hakalau

Hakalau is a small Big Island village north of Hilo, with sugar plantation history, green gulch scenery, Hakalau Bay views and quiet farms on the Hamakua side.

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Hawi

Hawi is a North Kohala town on Hawaii Island, known for plantation history, galleries, cafes, small shops and the scenic drive toward Kapa'au and Pololu Valley.

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Hilo

Hilo is East Hawaii's main town, known for Hilo Bay, waterfalls, gardens, museums, rainforests, local culture and easy access to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.

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Holualoa

Holualoa is a Kona upland village above Kailua-Kona, known for coffee farms, art galleries, hillside roads, cooler air and views over Hawaii Island's west side.

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Honaunau

Honaunau is a South Kona coastal community near Honaunau Bay, Puuhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park, lava-rock shoreline and coffee country roads.

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Honoka'a

Honoka'a is a historic Hamakua town known for Mamane Street, plantation-era storefronts, Honoka'a People's Theatre and its location near Waipio Valley.

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Honomu

Honomu is a small Hamakua town north of Hilo, best known for its plantation-era main street, Akaka Falls access, banyan trees, shops and lush scenery.

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Kailua-Kona

Kailua-Kona is the main town on the Big Island's sunny west side, known for Alii Drive, Kailua Bay, historic sites, ocean tours and Kona Coast sunsets.

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Kainaliu

Kainaliu is a small Kona town south of Kailua-Kona, known for old storefronts, the Aloha Theatre, cafes, galleries and its hillside setting along Mamalahoa Highway.

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Kalapana

Kalapana is a small Puna community shaped by lava flows, with black-sand history, nearby Kaimu, Red Road access and a landscape changed by Kilauea.

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Kapa'au

Kapa'au is a North Kohala town on Hawaii Island, known for the original King Kamehameha I statue, plantation history, small shops and the drive toward Pololu Valley.

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Kawaihae

Kawaihae is a Kohala Coast harbor town known for its working port, nearby Pu'ukohola Heiau, boat tours, beaches and North Kohala access.

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Kea'au

Kea'au is a Puna district town south of Hilo, known for its Ola'a sugar history, highway junction, local services and access toward Pahoa and east Hawaii.

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Kealakekua

Kealakekua is a South Kona town above Kealakekua Bay, known for coffee country, Hawaiian history, Captain Cook Monument views and nearby Napoopoo.

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Kurtistown

Kurtistown is a Puna district community south of Kea'au, known for banana-growing history, nurseries, rural homes and east Hawaii roads between Hilo and Volcano.

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Laupahoehoe

Laupahoehoe is a Hamakua town north of Hilo, known for Laupahoehoe Point, rugged lava-rock shore, tsunami history and sugar-era railroad memories.

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Mountain View

Mountain View is a rainy upland community between Hilo and Volcano, known for coffee farms, nurseries, cooler air, Mauna Kea views and green east Hawaii scenery.

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Na'alehu

Na'alehu is a small Ka'u town near South Point, known for its southern location, plantation history, rural main street, green hills and nearby black-sand shore.

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O'okala

Ookala is a small Hamakua Coast community on Hawaii Island, known for sugar plantation history, rural roads, ocean views and green cliffs between Paauilo and Laupahoehoe.

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Ocean View

Ocean View is a large Ka'u subdivision on the southern slopes of Mauna Loa, known for lava fields, wide ocean views, rural roads and South Point access.

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Pa'auhau

Pa'auhau is a tiny Hamakua community near Honoka'a, known for sugar plantation history, gravity tramway stories, rural roads and broad ocean views.

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Pa'auilo

Paauilo is a small Hamakua Coast town on Hawaii Island, known for sugar plantation history, rural homes, pastureland, gulches and ocean views between Honoka'a and Ookala.

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Pahala

Pahala is a Ka'u District town on Hawaii Island, known for sugar plantation history, Ka'u coffee, basic services and access to Punaluu, Volcano and the south coast.

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Pahoa

Pahoa is a colorful Puna town with old wooden storefronts, local restaurants, lava history, nearby rural roads and access to lower Puna beaches and drives.

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Papa'aloa

Papaaloa is a small Hamakua Coast community on Hawaii Island, known for plantation-era roots, rural roads, gulches, ocean views and green cliffs near Laupahoehoe.

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Papa'ikou

Papaikou is a small Hamakua town north of Hilo, known for old sugar plantation roots, ocean-view hillsides, Onomea access and lush East Hawaii scenery.

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Pepe'ekeo

Pepeekeo is a small Hamakua Coast town north of Hilo, known for sugar plantation history, ocean-view roads, green gulches and access toward Onomea.

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Puako

Puako is a quiet South Kohala shoreline community known for tide pools, lava-rock shore, snorkeling spots, reef flats, petroglyphs and nearby resort beaches.

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Volcano

Volcano is a cool rainforest village near Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, known for Kilauea access, artists, inns, native forest, garden roads and misty upland weather.

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Wai'ohinu

Wai'ohinu is a quiet Ka'u village on the southern Big Island, known for the Mark Twain monkeypod tree story, Wong Yuen Store and rural Highway 11 scenery.

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Waikoloa Village

Waikoloa Village is an upland South Kohala community above the Kohala Coast, known for sunny weather, lava-field views, local services, golf and resort access downhill.

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Waimea (Kamuela)

Waimea, also called Kamuela, is Big Island paniolo country, known for Parker Ranch, cool upland weather, rolling pastureland, farmers markets and Mauna Kea views.

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Lanai

Lanai Towns

Kaumalapau

Kaumalapau is Lanai's west coast harbor, shaped by pineapple-era shipping, cargo barge service, breakwater views and its role as the island's main commercial port.

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Kaunolu Village

Kaunolu Village is a remote Lanai archaeological site on the island's southwest coast, with fishing-village ruins, Halulu Heiau, Kahekili's Leap, petroglyphs and Kamehameha I history.

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Keomuku

Keomuku is a remote east Lanai historic area with fishing village roots, Maunalei Sugar Company history, Ka Lanakila Church, old rail traces and quiet shoreline scenery.

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Koele

Koele is a cool central Lanai area near Lanai City, shaped by ranching history, former lodge gardens, Sensei Lanai and the quieter inland side of the island.

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Lanai City

Lanai City is the island's main town, centered around Dole Park with plantation-era history, local shops, galleries, restaurants and quiet upcountry streets.

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Lopa

Lopa is a remote southeast Lanai coastal area with old village history, Loko Lopa fishpond, seabird habitat, Lopa Beach and quiet shoreline scenery.

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Molokai

Molokai Towns