Things to Do in Hawaii - Hawaii travel guide - Go Guides

Things to do in Hawaii showcase a wide variety of opportunities for exploration, natural wonders, historic sites, fine seafood dining, shopping, nightlife, world-class beaches, and adventure. The stunning beaches here offer white sand and black and even green sand along its 266 miles of coast.

While you're here, you can go snorkeling and scuba diving among sea turtles and rays or go surfing in famous pipes. You can take opportunities for hiking and biking, visit museums tracing the history of the native indigenous people, see gorgeous waterfalls and walk active volcanic calderas, or explore volcanoes from the air.

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