Synopses & Reviews
Discover Hawaii
Abandon the beach towel and plunge into snorkeling heaven in a coral crater.
Soothe your sunburn with a chilling masterpiece from the Islands' shave ice gurus.
Feel the heat of Hawaii's continual rebirth amidst the lava of Earth's most active volcano.
Experience genuine aloha 'aina atop the world's tallest sea cliffs.
In This Guide:
Six authors, 5328 miles driven, 148 beaches combed, 106 detailed maps.
All-new color sections showcase Hawaii's highlights, outdoor activities and local people.
Expansive surfing coverage and all major islands' top spots revealed by a Surfer magazine editor.
You asked for it, we researched it: more listings for outfitters, tours and sustainable travel experiences.
Review
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Synopsis
Discover HawaiiAbandon the beach towel and plunge into snorkeling heaven in a coral crater.
Soothe your sunburn with a chilling masterpiece from the Island's shave ice gurus.
Feel the heat of Hawaii's continual rebirth amidst the lava of Earth's most active volcano.
Experience genuine aloha 'aina atop the world's tallest sea cliffs.
In This Guide:
Six authors, 5328 miles driven, 148 beaches combed, 106 detailed maps.
All-new color sections showcase Hawaii's highlights, outdoor activities and local people.
Expansive surfing coverage and all major islands' top spots revealed by a Surfer magazine editor.
You asked for it, we researched it: more listings for outfitters, tours and sustainable travel experiences.
Synopsis
Lonely Planet knows Hawaii. This 9th edition will lead you through the best of this paradisiacal island state, revealing secret beaches, deep canyons, plunging waterfalls, cultural and local insights, and top surf spots for each main island (as sleuthed out by a
Surfer magazine writer!)
Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heart of every destination they visit. This fully updated edition is packed with accurate, practical and honest advice, designed to give you the information you need to make the most of your trip.
In This Guide:
Color Outdoors chapter explores Hawaii, from coral to crater to canyon
Events Calendar features major festivals and cultural events
Green Index directs you to enviornmentally and culturally friendly listings