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An Adventurer's Playground
Hawaiʻi’s beautiful beaches are only the beginning. From surfing the gentle waves of Waikīkī Beach to snorkeling with manta rays on the Kona Coast, there’s never a dull moment in the Hawaiian Islands. Whether you're an adrenaline junkie or searching for activities the whole family can enjoy, here are some exhilarating ways to experience this adventurer's playground.
Explore Water Adventures
Surfing
If you dream of riding the waves, there’s no better place to learn how than right here in the birthplace of surfing.
Snorkeling & Scuba
Come face to face with tropical fish, spotted eagle rays and green sea turtles on an underwater adventure in Hawaiʻi's 1,200 miles of coral reef.
Mountain Tubing
Strap on a headlamp and hop into a tube to explore inland canals, tunnels and flumes on this only-in-Kaua‘i adventure.
Lift off on a parasailing adventure and get a bird’s eye view of Hawaiʻi’s breathtaking coastline from up to 1,200 feet in the air.
Hawaiʻi is home to some of the biggest marlin in the world as well as one of the oldest billfish tournaments, plus scores of other game fish – from wahoo to mahimahi to giant trevally.
Unique Adventures
From whale watching to ziplining, the Hawaiian Islands provide many unique opportunities for those wanting to explore the outdoors.
Whale Watching
Each winter, Hawaiʻi is the stage for some of the best whale watching on the planet, when thousands of koholā (humpback whales) migrate to our warm waters to breed and nurse their young. Tours from just about every island can bring you thrillingly close to these magnificent creatures.