Hawaii is a charming island state in the US that is famous for its beaches and green valleys. There are various beautiful small towns in Hawaii that are considered best for hiking, skiing, diving, helicopter visits, surfing and boating.
Hawaii is always on top of my list for vacations so, I have compiled a list of beautiful small towns in Hawaii that are worth visiting this summer!
Beautiful Small Towns in Hawaii
1. Haleiwa, Oahu
This beautiful town is situated an hour’s distance from the island of Waikiki. Its fascinating beach attracts the attention of not only humans but also the birds so it is the land of birds as well.
It has the best surfing locations such as Ehukai Beach Park which is also famous for the Waimea Bay
Other historic locations include Anahulu River that is the most visited place and people usually take good pictures at the rainbow bridge located over here.
The airport in this city was used during world war 2 but now it is a desolate place and is open for the tourists and general public so, try to visit this historical place as well.
2. Holualoa, Hawaii
Hōlualoa is a small town in Hawaii that offers exciting experiences for the travelers especially for the coffee lovers. Mauka Meadows is a prominent coffee farm here and is located within the Hualalai volcano area.
It is highly recommended to visit the Kona coffee and enjoy the taste. and Puu Waawaa and Honuaula Forest Reserve are two other areas of interest that can be explored by walking or driving. Walking seems great in this place to enjoy the local beauty.
3. Naalehu, Hawaii
It is the southernmost small town of the USA with around 1000 people. It is a soothing and peaceful place away from the crowded areas and is famous for the Kau forest reserve.
Mauna Loa volcano and Punaluu (black sand beach) are very close to this town. Moreover, small and simple bars, restaurants and natural beauty makes this town very attractive for the visitors.
4. Makawao, Maui
It is the place of Hawaiian cowboys (paniolo) who stayed here and strayed around the town in the last century. If you are visiting in July then you must attend the Makawao Rodeo, a locally hosted paniolo competition as a sign of the Declaration of American Independence.
Art lovers also enjoy visiting Hot Island Glass and Hui No’eau Visual Arts Center. There are various adventurous places to visit such as ungle Zipline Maui-HI and Twin Falls Maui Waterfall. These places add to the beauty of the town and attract a lot of visitors.
As I am fond of plants and natural flora of any place, I would recommend visiting the Koolau Forest Reserve and Kula Botanical Garden as well.
5. Lanai City
It is the main city of the Lanai island. The interesting thing about this town is the huge pineapple economy of the Lanai that is due to the largest number of pineapple trees here as compared to other US cities.
It also has historical importance because it is the place of retreat for King Kamehameha I. Tourists can still visit his beautiful places and property in the Kaunolu village that has strong religious and cultural value.
Lanai Cat Sanctuary is another attraction in the town and people especially kids enjoy it here because of the variety of beautiful fluffy cats that are really adorale.
6. Honokaa, Hawaii
Honokaa is a beachside that provides scenic views and a great surfing experience because of its perfect and clean sand and tube-like waves. . It is located an hour away from Holualoa.
It presents the best landscape and is highly famous for the presence of Pu’u O Umi Natural Area Reserve (animal shelter for a variety of species), Kohala Watershed Forest, and Waipio Valley.
Honokaa People’s Theatre is a good entertainment place for locals and visitors. There are various other places to visit here like Hamakua Forest Reserve and Kalopa State Recreation Area so, you can spend a whole day here and stay at the good places at night such as Hamakua Sanctuary and Waipio Wayside Bed & Breakfast.
7. Lahaina, Maui
This historic town was the old capital of Hawaii. In the 19th century it was a famous spot for whaling and its port was the busiest one. Most of the history is preserved in the town.
It is a good place for shopping and visiting art galleries. The theatre performance of Lahaina is also very famous and people like it because it is preserving their traditional values like dresses, dances and customs.
8. Paia, Maui
It is a heaven for surfers because it offers a variety of surfing experiences like kitesurfing and windsurfing. The famous surfing spots in Paia include Baldwin Beach Park, Hookipa Beach, and Paia Secret Beach.
Kaulahao Beach is a good destination for scuba diving and the main areas are Kuau Bay and Mantokuji Bay.
It is also recommended for the people who regularly visit beaches and are in search of a new and fascinating beach destination.
If you like classic movies and watched “Rainbow Bridge” then the good news is that Haiku village in Paia has a filming site for this movie and you can witness this place.
It is also known as a spiritual place due to the presence of a peace center at the Maui Dharma Center; moreover, Sacred Garden of Maliko is also a place to visit during your trip to Paia.
FAQs
What is the most rural part of Hawaii?
The most rural part of Hawaii is known as Kauai and it has a small population density of around 52 people per square mile.
What is the best part of Hawaii to live in?
Oahu is my favorite place to live in Hawaii because of the variety of cultures and traditions. It is rich in culture and history.
Is Hawaii a good place to settle?
Yes, it is a very good place to live in and settle because of its very good weather and scenic beauty. The lifestyle is very relaxing and the community is connected and strong.