Future Bucket List Adventures - The USA - Hawaii

Debbie Goodman
Aug 19
4 min read

Updated: Sep 28

Hawaii

One part of the USA which has firmly cemented a place on everyones bucketlist is Hawaii. Hawaii is an island archipelago which has become the 50th state of the United Sates of America. The group of islands are situated in the North Pacific Ocean, and mark part of the boundary of Polynesia. The largest and most popular islands in Hawaii are Oahu, Hawaii 'The Big Island', Kauai and Maui. I have devised a bucketlist of the places I would like to visit in Hawaii in the future.

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Oahu

Oahu is a U.S. island in the Central Pacific, part of the Hawaiian island chain and home to the state capital, Honolulu.

Waikiki Beach

Hawaii is legendary for its stunning beaches. One of the most famous beaches in Hawaii Waikiki Beach on Oahu Island. Waikiki Beach is one of the most easily accessible for those visiting Hawaii, being located in the capital city of Honolulu.

Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach

Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach is a cosmopolitan jewel located on the fashionable Kalakaua Avenue, presiding over the most famous shoreline in the world.

Kualoa Ranch

Kualoa Ranch is one of the most popular Oahu attractions. It’s home to some of the best Oahu tours and adventures, including horseback riding, ATV tours, movie site visits, and ziplining. The Jurassic Park Adventure Tour is located at the ranch.

Paradise Cove Luau

The Paradise Cove Luau is the largest luau in the state of Hawaii. A luau is a traditional Hawaiian and Polynesian celebration, feast, or party featuring entertainment such as hula and fire knife dancers, together with outdoor activities.

Pearl Harbor Memorial

The USS Arizona Memorial, at Pearl Harbor in Honolulu, Hawaii, marks the resting place of 1,102 of the 1,177 sailors and Marines killed on USS Arizona during the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, and commemorates the events of that day. The attack on Pearl Harbor led to the United States' involvement in World War II.

Ko'olau Mountains

The Ko'olau Mountains are located on the island of Oahu, in Hawaii and are home to the Byodo-In Temple.

Halona Cove and Blow Hole

This small cove is a hidden gem tucked along the southeastern coast of Oahu. The blowhole attracts a steady flow of tourists year-round, and right next to it is a beautiful stretch of sandy beach that is often missed.

Mokoli'i Island

Mokoli'i Island (Chinaman's Hat) is located on the east side of Oahu island, less than 1/2 mile out to sea from the nearest beach at Kualoa

Lanikai Beach

Also known as Kaʻōhao Beach, Lanikai Beach is widely regarded as one of the best beaches in the world, and is famous for its stunning views of the Mokulua Islands.

Kaaawa Beach

Kaaawa Beach is a picturesque beach with the large, sheer Hawaiian cliffs as a backdrop.

Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa

Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa in Ko Olina, is known as the place to stay for a Hawaii family vacation that immerses you in local culture and Disney magic. Princess Moana is also a frequent visitor!

Hawaii Big Island

The Big Island (officially named Hawaii) is the largest island in the United States' Hawaiian archipelago in the Central Pacific.

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park protects some of the most unique geological, biological, and cherished cultural landscapes in the world. Extending from sea level to 13,680 feet, the park encompasses the summits of two of the world's most active volcanoes - Kīlauea and Mauna Loa - and is a designated International Biosphere Reserve and UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Punalu'u Beach

Punaluʻu Beach is a beach between Pāhala and Nāʻālehu on the Big Island of the U.S. state of Hawaii. The beach has black sand made of basalt and created by lava flowing into the ocean which explodes as it reaches the ocean and cools.

Four Seasons Resort Hualalai, Hawaii Big Island

Situated on the secluded Kona-Kohala coast of Hawaii Island, Four Seasons Hualalai was designed to fit into its natural setting. Luxurious bungalows are carved into the black volcanic rock landscape, allowing ocean views from all the rooms.

Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park

Located at Hōnaunau Bay in South Kona, Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau immerses you in Hawaiian culture. This 180-acre national historic park was once the home of royal grounds and a place of refuge for ancient Hawaiian lawbreakers.

Kauai

Kauai is an island in the Central Pacific, part of the Hawaiian archipelago. It's nicknamed "the Garden Isle" thanks to the tropical rainforest covering much of its surface. The dramatic cliffs and pinnacles of its Nāpali Coast have served as a backdrop for major Hollywood films, while 10-mile-long Waimea Canyon and the Nounou Trails traversing the Sleeping Giant mountain ridge are hiking destinations.

1 Hotel Hanalei Bay

1 Hotel Hanalei Bay is a world-class wellness resort and flagship sustainable sanctuary on Kauai's North Shore.

Nāpali Coast

Nāpali Coast is one of the most recognizable and beautiful coastlines in the world. A very special place. The pali, or cliffs, provide a rugged grandeur of deep, narrow valleys ending abruptly at the sea.

Maui

Maui is the second largest of the Hawaiian islands, and is well known for its beautiful beaches and lush rainforests. The island of Maui is where nature 'shows off'!