The Gathering Place
Oahu
Waikiki, Pearl Harbor, famous beaches and a little city energy.
Explore Oahu
Your Hawaii travel guide
Discover Hawaii One island at a time.
Beautiful beaches. Unforgettable days. A place that feels like you. Find island guides, places to stay, things to do and all the little details for your Hawaii vacation.
Sunset Beach, Oahu
Find the Hawaii that speaks to you
Explore our island guides
Six islands, each with a personality all its own. Start getting to know yours.
The Valley Isle
Maui
Beautiful beaches, scenic drives, resort stays and whale-season wonders.
Explore Maui
The Garden Isle
Kauai
Lush valleys, Na Pali Coast adventures and a wonderfully slower pace.
Explore Kauai
The Orchid Isle
Big Island
Volcanoes, manta rays, coffee country and black sand beaches.
Explore Big Island
The Pineapple Isle
Lanai
Secluded shores, quiet luxury and time to get away from it all.
Explore Lanai
The Friendly Isle
Molokai
Quiet coastlines, small communities and a peaceful island rhythm.
Explore MolokaiA little planning. A lot to look forward to.
Plan your trip
Everything you need to turn “one day” into your next Hawaii vacation.
Beaches
Find your patch of sand, from swimming spots to snorkeling shores.
Attractions
Discover cultural places, beautiful scenery and memorable stops.
Towns
Get to know the places and communities along the way.
Maps & geography
See how the islands fit together and get your bearings.
Trip planning
Travel tips, island information and what to know before you go.
Island maps & geography
Explore geography guides for Oahu, Maui, Kauai, Big Island and Molokai, or get an overview of Lanai.
Now, make it your kind of trip
Dream it. Plan it. Be there.
The stay you look forward to. The days you’ll talk about long after.
Your own corner of the islands
Vacation rentals
Condos, villas and vacation homes with room to settle in.
Browse vacation rentalsYour first coffee on the lanai. Space for everyone. Find the kitchen, privacy, beach access or ocean or mountain view that feels right for your trip.
A special stay in mind?
Explore luxury properties:
Come home with a story
Hawaii activities
Ocean adventures, island discoveries and evenings full of aloha.
Browse activitiesA morning on the water. A luau under the stars. Find an experience you’ll love, then book the days you’re most excited about and leave a little room to explore.
A place for your island days
Find your own place in Hawaii
From a beach-town condo to a home with room for everyone, find a stay that suits your island days.
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KAUNAKAKAI, Molokai
Molokai Shores 229
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
From$193/ night
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Lanai, Lanai
The Artists House
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 4
From$439/ night
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Honolulu, Oahu
PARADISE PROMISED! Spacious 4 bedroom home, 3.5 bathroom, 2 kitchens
4 bedrooms
Sleeps 8
From$2,100/ night
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The scenic way is calling.
Hawaii car rentals
A little freedom.
A lot to explore.
One more beach. A small-town stop. A view that makes you pull over. Compare car rentals before you land, then set out at your own pace.
- Airport pickup choices
- Island-by-island options
- Room for scenic day trips
- Book before you arrive
Car rental choices for every island
There is more to Hawaii than the view
Get a feel for the islands
Its stories. Its language. Its everyday life. A little understanding makes your trip all the richer.
Visit Hawaii
Vacation tips, attractions, beaches and island planning advice.
General Information
Hawaii facts, travel guides and everyday island information.
Culture
Traditions, food, hula, music, holidays and island stories.
Language
Hawaiian language, useful terms and cultural context.
Living in Hawaii
Moving, schools, real estate and long-term island living.
Mythology
Legends, spirits, sacred places and Hawaii stories.
Hawaiian Ocean
Marine life, beach safety, reef ecology and ocean topics.
Other Islands
Niihau, Kahoolawe and the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands.
Plan Your Hawaii Vacation – Rentals, Activities & Island Travel Tips
Aloha and welcome to your Hawaii vacation guide. Created by two local residents, To-Hawaii.com shares travel advice and first-hand island insight to help you plan a better trip. Whether you want to relax on a quiet beach, hike through tropical forests, or learn about island culture, this guide gives you practical information in one place.
Our photo and video library comes from real island visits, so you can preview beaches, towns and attractions before you arrive. Browse beaches, activities, cultural attractions and Hawaii vacation rentals.
Why Plan with To-Hawaii.com?
Whether you are planning a first visit, family trip, honeymoon, long stay or island move, To-Hawaii.com keeps the practical pieces close together: where to stay, what to do, how to get around and what to know before you arrive.
Choose Your Island Pace
The six main Hawaiian islands – Oahu, Kauai, Maui, Big Island, Molokai, and Lanai – each have a different setting and pace. See white and black sand beaches, volcanic landscapes, rainforests, valleys, resort areas and quiet local communities.
Vacation Rentals Across the Islands
Looking for more than a hotel room? Browse Hawaii vacation homes with more space, privacy and ocean or mountain views. Find an Oahu luxury property, a Maui luxury property, a Kauai luxury property, or a Big Island luxury property. Many rentals offer lanai space, beach access, kitchens and room to relax after a day out.
Island Days, Tours and Local Favorites
Hawaii days can move from ocean time to mountain roads pretty quickly. Plan a luau, visit Pearl Harbor, watch sunrise at Mt. Haleakala, see Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, kayak along the Na Pali Coast, snorkel near sea turtles or find more Hawaii tours and activities.
Aloha from To-Hawaii.com
Created by locals, To-Hawaii.com helps you connect the dots between places to stay, activities, beaches, towns and travel tips. Our island guides, rental pages and activity sections help you plan with more aloha and less guesswork.
E komo mai – Welcome Your Hawaii Travel Guide – To-Hawaii.com
Kua Bay, Hawaii Island
E komo mai — welcome
Your Hawaii travel guide,
made with aloha.
Created by two Hawaii residents, To-Hawaii.com has been sharing the islands since 2006. Our photo and video library comes from real visits to beaches, towns and cultural attractions, so you can get a feel for the places you’ll explore before you arrive.
With more than 1,000 guide pages, you can compare white and black sand beaches, rainforests, volcanic landscapes, resort areas and quieter communities — and bring the practical pieces of your trip together in one place.
First visit, family vacation, honeymoon, longer stay or an island move: there isn’t just one way to experience Hawaii. Connect the place you stay, the things you do and how you get around, then make the days your own.
A few more ways to make it your Hawaii
Relax on a quiet beach, walk through a tropical forest or make time for island culture. Visit Pearl Harbor, watch sunrise at Haleakala, explore Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, kayak along the Na Pali Coast or snorkel near sea turtles. Our island guides help you connect your plans with the places around you.
Since 2006
Hawaii-based perspective
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