This article is designed to help you choose which Hawaiian Islands to visit. Yes you have a particular activity in mind. Of course, it would not be an exaggeration to say that the 6 main islands of Hawaii have all of these activities in one form. We have used a mix of popular opinion and our own research and personal experience to compile these lists. An “(s)” indicates that it may only be available during certain seasons. Remember to always check conditions and availability, especially for water activities.

the best night life

1. Oahu-Waikiki

2. Maui-Lahaina

3. Big Island – Kailua Kona

Best Hiking

1. Kauai – Na Pali Coast(s)

2. Kauai-Waimea Canyon

3. Big Island – Mount Kilauea

Best surfing (advanced) (s)

1. Oahu-North Shore

2. Kauai-Hanalei Bay

3. Maui-Honolua Bay

Best Surf (Beginner) (s)

1. Oahu-Waikiki

2. Kauai – Kalapaki Beach

3. Maui – Launiupoko Park

best diving

1. Maui-Molokini

2. Maui or Lanai – Coast of Lanai

3. Big Island – West Coast

Best Windsurfing / Kitesurfing (s)

1. Maui – Hookipa Beach Park (advanced)

2. Maui – Kanaha Beach (beginner)

3. Oahu-Kailua Beach

best snorkeling

1. Oahu-Haunama Bay

2. Maui – Kaanapali (Black Rock)

3. Kauai – Lydgate Beach and Tunnels

best buys

1. Oahu – Aloha Market and Waikiki

2. Maui-Lahaina

3. Big Island – Kailua Kona

Better to sunbathe naked

1. Maui – Little Beach at Makena

2. Big Island – many places

3. Kauai – Secret Beach at Kilauea

The best exotic beaches

1. Maui – Red Sand Beach (Hana)

2. Big Island – Punaluu Black Sand Beach

3. Big Island – Mahana Green Sand(s)

The best experiences in nature

1. Kauai – Na Pali Coast

2. Big Island – Kilauea Volcano

3. Maui or Lanai – whale watching

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