What To Do

From watching a surf contest on Oʻahu's North Shore to booking a helicopter tour, here are some of our top winter activities in Hawaiʻi.

Discover how cacao grows, sample Maui-made chocolate and enjoy a scenic lunch overlooking the orchards.

Beneath the stars and waves, you can swim with these gentle giants off the Kona Coast.

Three days, two coasts and endless adventures—discover the most iconic sights and hidden gems in this itinerary curated by a friend who once called the Big Island home.

Believed to be the final survivor of its genus, the endangered snail has found refuge at the museum’s captive rearing center. The public can meet it at the 2025 Kāhuli Festival on Oct. 25.

Steeped in paniolo heritage, this delightful area is home to celebrated restaurants, vibrant farmers markets and small-town charm at every turn.

From farm to fairway, here’s everything you need to know about the exciting additions to the festival this October.

While the west side of the Big Island is known for its famous coffee, manta rays and the Ironman World Championship, there’s so much more to do and love about this historical area.

Autumn brings cooler weather, humpback whales and pumpkin patches in the Islands.

It seems like time stands still in this historic town—and that’s just one of the reasons to love it.

From hidden cafés to a bakery that’s open all night, these new spots are filling an old town with fresh energy.

Waikulu Distillery on Maui combines sustainable practices with award-winning craftsmanship to create exclusive farm-to-bottle spirits.