Asking yourself the question of “What is the best island to visit in Hawaii?” can be a tough one to answer without any research, so we’ve done it for you! Each island has it’s own personality and natural landmarks, so here is a look at them to see which one will suit your vacation needs best!
The Big Island of Hawaii is the Aloha State’s largest island. In fact, it’s bigger than all the other islands combined. Home to natural wonders like black sand beaches, active volcanoes, and charming small towns, a trip to the Big Island is most suited for people who love the outdoors.

There are lots of fun activities to do outdoors on the Big Island. You can tour Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, snorkel off the coast of Kona, and even fly through the canopies on an incredible zipline adventure!
Maui is possibly my favorite Hawaiian island. A mix of beautiful natural landscapes and soft sandy beaches make for a truly paradisiacal setting. Only on Maui can you find a journey like the Road to Hana, which carves its way through the undeveloped southeast coast.

Taking a tour of the Road to Hana is advantageous because you won’t have to focus on the 600+ curves and 50 one-lane bridges. Also, we know where the most beautiful places to stop are you you won’t miss a thing. Sit back and relax on a Road to Hana tour!
Maui is also home to one of the best diving spots in the world, Molokini Crater. Unparalleled underwater visibility and a diversity of marine life make a diving trip to Molokini an unforgettable experience.

If you’re going to be in Hawaii between January and April, a whale watching cruise would be a great idea. Every year Humpback whales migrate from the cool waters of the North Pacific to Hawaii to nurse their young. They can often be seen breaching and spouting their blowholes.

Spending the morning on Hawaii’s calm blue waters whale watching will definitely be a highlight of your trip!
Oahu is Hawaii’s most developed and most populated island. It also has the most beaches and diversity of things to do. From five-star shopping and dining, to the beaches of the North Shore and Hale’iwa, and historical landmarks like Pearl Harbor, there are SO many things to do on Oahu!
You can experience the wonderful cultures of the South Pacific at the Polynesian Cultural Center, go sailing on a catamaran off the shores of Waikiki, hike to a hidden waterfall, enjoy dinner on a sunset cruise, and so much more! Check out all of the amazing things you can do on Oahu here.

Perhaps the best thing to do is to go on a circle island tour on your first or second day on the island. This way you can experience many of the islands wonders and find things that excite you to do on the rest of your trip.
The island of Kauai is a great place to go to get off the beaten path. Beautiful beaches and a diversity of landscapes make Kauai the place in Hawaii to connect with nature. Explore Waimea Canyon and other natural landmarks on an eco-tour. Discover the small-town side of Hawaii in Hanalei.

Take a journey along the Na Pali coast fro one of the most scenic coastlines in all of Hawaii. Visit Kauai if you want to skip the hustle and bustle of Waikiki and spend time trying to find a secluded beach!

The best part about Hawaii though is the possibilities of island hopping. You can really take your vacation to the next level by visiting more than one island on your vacation. Save time and money by booking a day trip tour and be back at your hotel later that night!
Check out all the exciting island hopping packages Discover Hawaii Tours has here.
Aside from this post we have an extensive Hawaii Travel Guide with information about popular places on each of the four main islands. Check it out to help plan your trip!

Check out our “Checklist for Hawaii” board on Pinterest for some great ideas of things to do on your vacation. And if you’re not sure when is a good time to visit Hawaii, this post will help. Some things are seasonal here (like big waves and whale watching) so be sure to check and make sure everything you want to do will be happening!
Hopefully this post helps you answer you question of “What is the best island to visit in Hawaii.” One thing is for sure though, you’re going to have a great time!
Alooooooha!!
Born and raised on the island of Oahu, Kekai Fernandez majored in Journalism at San Diego State University, and studied abroad in the South Pacific to gain travel writing experience. Favorite hobbies include: surfing, scuba diving, playing ukulele, and motorcycles.
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