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 community known for Pearlridge Center, Sumida Farm, Aiea Heights, Pearl Harbor views, nearby trails and the former Aloha Stadium site.

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Ewa Beach

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

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Hale'iwa

Hale'iwa is a North Shore Oahu town known for plantation-era storefronts, surf culture, shave ice, local galleries, Hale'iwa Harbor and nearby beach parks.

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Hau'ula

Hau'ula is a quiet northeast Oahu community known for Hau'ula Beach Park, reef-fringed shoreline, mountain views, small-town services and rural coastal scenery.

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Hawaii Kai

Hawaii Kai is an East Oahu marina community known for Koko Marina, Maunalua Bay, Koko Head, Hanauma Bay access, waterfront dining and coastal scenery.

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Honolulu

Honolulu is Hawaii's capital and Oahu's main urban center, known for Waikiki Beach, Diamond Head, Iolani Palace, Pearl Harbor, museums, shopping and dining.

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Ka'a'awa

Ka'a'awa is a windward Oahu community known for reef-lined beaches, steep mountain views, Ka'a'awa Valley, Kualoa Ranch and quiet coastal scenery.

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Kahala

Kahala is a Honolulu neighborhood east of Diamond Head, known for oceanfront homes, The Kahala Hotel, Kahala Mall, Waialae Beach Park and quiet South Shore scenery.

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Kahuku

Kahuku is a rural North Shore Oahu town known for shrimp trucks, aquaculture, Kahuku Beach, Kahuku Golf Course, Turtle Bay access and community pride.

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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 and Koolau mountain views.

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Kapolei

Kapolei is a leeward Oahu town known for shopping, government services, Wet'n'Wild Hawaii, Ko Olina access, Skyline rail stations and west-side growth.

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La'ie

La'ie is a northeastern Oahu town known for the Polynesian Cultural Center, BYU-Hawaii, La'ie Hawaii Temple, La'ie Point and nearby beach parks.

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Lanikai

Lanikai is a residential Kailua beach neighborhood known for Lanikai Beach, Mokulua Islands views, kayaking, sunrise scenery and the Ka'iwa Ridge Trail.

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Ma'ili

Ma'ili is a leeward Oahu community known for Ma'ili Beach Park, fishing, surfing, local shoreline access, Lualualei Valley and west-side coastal scenery.

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Makaha

Makaha is a leeward Oahu community known for Makaha Beach Park, west-side surf history, winter waves, Makaha Caverns and coastal mountain scenery.

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Manoa

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

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Mililani

Mililani is a Central Oahu community known for planned neighborhoods, shopping centers, parks, golf, recreation centers and North Shore access.

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Nanakuli

Nanakuli is a leeward Oahu town known for Nanakuli Beach Park, valley neighborhoods, fishing, surfing, Farrington Highway access and west-side scenery.

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Pearl City

Pearl City is a Central Oahu community known for Pearl Harbor access, residential neighborhoods, shopping, parks, rail stations and cross-island routes.

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Wahiawa

Wahiawa is a Central Oahu town known for Lake Wilson, Dole Plantation, Wahiawa Botanical Garden, Kukaniloko and routes toward the North Shore.

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Wai'anae

Wai'anae is a leeward Oahu town known for Wai'anae Small Boat Harbor, Pokai Bay, fishing, ocean tours, local services and west-side coastal scenery.

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Waialua

Waialua is a quiet North Shore town known for the old sugar mill, local makers, Waialua Coffee, North Shore Soap Factory, farms and nearby beaches.

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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 walkable oceanfront scenery.

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Waimanalo

Waimanalo is a windward Oahu community known for Hawaiian homelands, farms, Koolau mountain views, Waimanalo Beach Park and quiet coastal scenery.

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Waipahu

Waipahu is a Central Oahu town known for sugar plantation history, Hawaii's Plantation Village, Waikele shopping, local food, Pearl Harbor access and transit connections.

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Maui

Maui Towns

Haiku

Haiku is a quiet North Shore Maui community known for lush scenery, pineapple-era 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 known for lush scenery, Hana Bay, black-sand beaches, cultural sites and the famous coastal highway.

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Huelo

Huelo is a quiet North Shore Maui community known for Hana Highway scenery, rainforests, small farms, Kaulanapueo Church, Honomanu Bay and rural charm.

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Ka'anapali

Ka'anapali is a West Maui resort area known for a long beach, Black Rock, Whalers Village, golf, luaus, ocean activities and sunset views.

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Kahului

Kahului is Central Maui's main airport, harbor, shopping and transportation hub, with Kanaha Beach Park, Kanaha Pond and the Maui Arts & Cultural Center nearby.

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Kapalua

Kapalua is an upscale northwest Maui resort community known for Kapalua Bay, golf courses, coastal trails, luxury villas and quiet West Maui scenery.

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Keokea

Keokea is an Upcountry Maui town known for cool hillside scenery, Chinese heritage, Sun Yat-sen Park, coffee, galleries and Kula Highway views.

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Kihei

Kihei is a sunny South Maui beach town known for Kamaole Beach Park, Charley Young Beach, Kalama Park, vacation rentals, casual dining and ocean activities.

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Kipahulu

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

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Kula

Kula is an Upcountry Maui community known for farms, Kula onions, protea, lavender, Holy Ghost Catholic Church, Haleakala views and cool hillside weather.

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Lahaina

Lahaina is a historic West Maui town in recovery after the 2023 wildfire, known for Hawaiian Kingdom history, Front Street, Lahaina Harbor and the banyan tree.

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Ma'alaea

Ma'alaea is a quiet Central Maui harbor village known for Ma'alaea Harbor, Maui Ocean Center, Molokini trips, Sugar Beach and seasonal whale watching.

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Makawao

Makawao is an Upcountry Maui town known for paniolo history, ranching roots, art galleries, cafes, rodeo traditions and hillside scenery.

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Makena

Makena is a quiet South Maui coastal community known for Makena State Park, Big Beach, Little Beach, Maluaka Beach, Makena Landing and lava-rock scenery.

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Napili

Napili is a relaxed West Maui beach community known for Napili Bay, low-rise condos, sunset views, nearby Kapalua beaches and quiet coastal scenery.

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Pa'ia

Pa'ia is a North Shore Maui town known for plantation-era storefronts, cafes, boutiques, surf culture, Ho'okipa Beach Park and Road to Hana access.

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Pukalani

Pukalani is an Upcountry Maui community known for cooler hillside weather, local services, Pukalani Country Club, parks, a public pool and Haleakala access.

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Spreckelsville

Spreckelsville is a quiet North Shore Maui community known for residential beach coves, sugar-era history, nearby H.A. Baldwin Beach Park and Paia access.

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Wailea

Wailea is a polished South Maui resort community known for Wailea Beach, oceanfront resorts, golf courses, the Wailea Beach Path, shopping and sunset views.

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Wailuku

Wailuku is Central Maui's historic county seat, known for Iao Valley access, Ka'ahumanu Church, Bailey House Museum, civic landmarks and local-town character.

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Kauai

Kauai Towns

Anahola

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

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Ele'ele

Ele'ele is a small south Kauai town known for Kauai Coffee Company, Port Allen Harbor, Glass Beach, Red Dirt Shirt history and west-side road access.

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Ha'ena

Ha'ena is a lush north Kauai community known for Ha'ena State Park, Ke'e Beach, Tunnels Beach, Kalalau Trail access and limited-entry conservation rules.

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Hanalei

Hanalei is a lush north Kauai town known for Hanalei Bay, mountain views, the one-lane bridge, local shops, restaurants and far north shore access.

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Hanapepe

Hanapepe is a historic west Kauai town known for Friday Art Night, local galleries, old storefronts, the Hanapepe Swinging Bridge and nearby Salt Pond Beach Park.

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Kalaheo

Kalaheo is a quiet south Kauai community known for Kukuiolono Park & Golf Course, local restaurants, hillside views and access to Koloa, Poipu and west Kauai.

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Kapa'a

Kapa'a is a lively east Kauai town known for Coconut Coast beaches, shopping, restaurants, coastal path access, nearby Wailua River and central island convenience.

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Kaumakani

Kaumakani is a quiet west Kauai community known for its former Makaweli name, plantation-era history, rural scenery and location between Hanapepe and Waimea.

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Kekaha

Kekaha is a quiet west Kauai town known for Kekaha Beach Park, Niihau views, sunset scenery, former sugar plantation history and far west-side access.

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Kilauea

Kilauea is a north Kauai town known for Kilauea Lighthouse, Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge, seabird viewing, local shops and nearby beaches.

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Koloa

Koloa is a historic south Kauai town known for Old Koloa Town, Hawaii's early sugar plantation history, local shops, dining and nearby Poipu access.

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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

Lihu'e is Kauai's county seat and main travel hub, known for Lihue Airport, Nawiliwili Harbor, Kalapaki Beach, Kauai Museum and central island services.

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Po'ipu

Po'ipu is Kauai's sunny south shore resort area, known for Poipu Beach Park, Kiahuna Beach, Shipwreck Beach, golf, dining and nearby Spouting Horn.

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Princeville

Princeville is a scenic north Kauai resort community known for Hanalei Bay views, vacation rentals, golf course scenery, beaches and north shore access.

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Wailua

Wailua is a lush east Kauai community known for Wailua River, Fern Grotto, Opaekaa Falls, Wailua Falls, sacred sites and Coconut Coast access.

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Waimea

Waimea is a historic west Kauai town known for Waimea Canyon access, Kokee State Park routes, Captain Cook landing history and southwest shore services.

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Wainiha, Kauai Wainiha is a small community located on the north shore of Kauai, between Hanalei and Ha'ena on Kuhio Highway 560. There is a hotel, the Hanalei Colony Resort, as well as a spa, the Hanalei Day Spa. There are also a few vacation rentals in Wainiha. Shopping options include a general store with […]

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Big Island

Big Island Towns

Captain Cook

Captain Cook is a quiet South Kona town above Kealakekua Bay, known for coffee farms, ocean views, snorkeling access and nearby cultural sites.

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Hakalau

Hakalau is a quiet Hamakua Coast village with plantation history, green gulch scenery, coastal views and nearby waterfall drives north of Hilo.

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Hawi

Hawi is a small North Kohala town known for plantation history, local galleries, cafes, shops and scenic drives toward Kapaau 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 hillside Kona village known for coffee farms, local art galleries, historic storefronts and cooler upcountry views above Kailua-Kona.

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Honaunau

Honaunau is a South Kona village known for Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park, Honaunau Bay, snorkeling and coastal cultural history.

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Honoka'a

Honoka'a is a historic Hamakua Coast town known for Mamane Street, plantation-era character, Honoka'a People's Theatre and nearby Waipio Valley scenery.

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Honomu

Honomu is a small Hamakua Coast town known as the gateway to Akaka Falls, with plantation-era storefronts, shops and lush East Hawaii 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 South Kona village known for plantation-era shops, Aloha Theatre, cafes, galleries and coffee-country drives above the Kona Coast.

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Kalapana

Kalapana is a lava-shaped Puna District community known for the 1990 lava flows, Kaimu Beach Eco Path, New Kaimu Black Sand Beach and coastal volcanic scenery.

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Kapa'au

Kapa'au is a small North Kohala village known for the original King Kamehameha I Statue, local history, quiet shops and the scenic road 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 an East Hawaii service town and Puna gateway near Hilo, known for its Ola'a plantation roots, local shops, commuter traffic and access to Puna roads.

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Kealakekua

Kealakekua is a South Kona town above Kealakekua Bay, known for Captain Cook history, coffee country, marine conservation and snorkeling access.

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Kurtistown

Kurtistown is a rural East Hawaii community in the Puna District, known for agriculture, plant nurseries, green countryside and access to Hilo, Puna and Volcano routes.

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Laupahoehoe

Laupahoehoe is a Hamakua Coast village known for rugged ocean views, Laupahoehoe Point, railroad history and the 1946 tsunami memorial.

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Mountain View

Mountain View is a rural East Hawaii community along Highway 11, known for cooler upland weather, coffee, nurseries and access to Hilo, Puna and Volcano routes.

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Na'alehu

Na'alehu is a quiet Ka'u District town known for its southernmost-town identity, plantation-era charm, local food stops and South Big Island road access.

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O'okala

O'okala is a tiny rural Hamakua Coast community north of Laupahoehoe, known for plantation-era roots, quiet roads and lush windward scenery.

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Ocean View

Ocean View is a remote Ka'u District community known for lava-field landscapes, wide ocean views, rural subdivisions and South Big Island road access.

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Pa'auhau

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

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Pa'auilo

Pa'auilo is a quiet Hamakua Coast community known for sugar plantation history, rural scenery, small local food stops and ocean-view roads.

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Pahala

Pahala is a quiet Ka'u District town known for former sugar plantation history, Ka'u coffee farms, local services and access to South Big Island drives.

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Pahoa

Pahoa is an eclectic Puna District town known for wooden sidewalks, older storefronts, local restaurants, practical services and nearby Lava Tree State Monument.

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Papa'aloa

Papa'aloa is a small Hamakua Coast village known for plantation-era roots, quiet rural roads, green scenery and access to nearby Laupahoehoe and Hilo-area drives.

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Papa'ikou

Papa'ikou is a quiet Hamakua Coast town north of Hilo, known for Old Mamalahoa Highway, tropical gardens, Onomea scenery and lush East Hawaii drives.

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Pepe'ekeo

Pepe'ekeo is a quiet former sugar town north of Hilo, known for Hamakua Coast greenery, Old Mamalahoa Highway and nearby Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden.

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Puako

Puako is a quiet Kohala Coast community known for tide pools, snorkeling, scuba diving, ancient petroglyphs and oceanfront vacation homes.

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Volcano

Volcano is a cool rainforest village near Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, known for cottages, art studios, park access, hiking and volcanic scenery.

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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 inland Kohala Coast community known for breezy weather, golf, mountain views and easy access to nearby beaches and resorts.

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Waimea (Kamuela)

Waimea, also called Kamuela, is a cool upland Big Island town known for Parker Ranch, paniolo culture, farmers markets, ranchland and North Hawaii scenery.

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Lanai

Lanai Towns

Kaumalapau

Kaumalapau is Lanai's west coast harbor area, known for pineapple-era shipping history, cargo service, breakwater views and rugged shoreline.

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Kaunolu Village

Kaunolu Village is a remote Lanai archaeological site known for ancient fishing-village ruins, Halulu Heiau, Kahekili's Leap and protected cultural 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 and coastal fishpond remains.

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