• Dive Oahu: One of the biggest dive centers on the island, serving Oahu’s dive community for over 25 years. 

• Reef Pirates: Offers small, personalized Hawaii scuba diving experiences.  

• Majestic: Offers whale watching, sunset cruises, and other boat tours. 

• Kaena Point State Park: Large coastline park with hiking, picnicking, and shoreline fishing opportunities. 

• Diamond Head State Monument: Historic hiking trail with scenic coastal views. 

• Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve: A great place to snorkel and see fish and coral. 

• Makapu’u Point Lighthouse Trail: A moderate hike and great place to see Hawaiian seabirds and migrating humpback whales (in season)  

• Pacific Islands Ocean Exploration Center: A free collaborative center located in Aloha Tower Marketplace highlighting the unique cultural and natural resources of marine sanctuaries in the Pacific Islands region 

• Waikīkī Aquarium: The second-oldest public aquarium in the United States. 

• Bishop Museum: The premier natural and cultural history museum in the state. 

• Sanctuary Ocean Count: a community citizen science project where volunteers provide a snapshot of humpback whale sightings and behavior from shore during peak whale season.

• Outrigger: Stay right in the footsteps of the world-famous Waikiki Beach, the iconic home of surf culture.   

• Merrimans: A pioneer of the “Farm to Table” movement in Hawaii, the restaurant combines the feel of a neighborhood bistro with hints of old Hawaii.   

• Monkeypod Kitchen: Offers kiawe wood oven pizza, more than 30 craft brews on tap, and daily live music at two locations in Oahu. 

• Moku Kitchen: chef-driven concept that a twist on upcountry specials 

• Doraku: A restaurant, bar and gathering place that celebrates Japanese food, drink, and hospitality. 

• Egghead Cafe: An award-winning cafe featuring western breakfast and brunch classics with an Asian twist. 

• Mud Hen Water: Inventive Hawaiian small plates and cocktails. 

• MW Restaurant: Hawaii’s rich cultural diversity is reflected in the local cuisines which blend flavors and techniques from around the world. 

Hilo 

• • Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park: Extending from sea level to 13,680 feet, the park encompasses the summits of two of the world’s most active volcanoes and is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. 

Kona 

• • Captain Zodiac: Snorkeling tour company with eco-friendly operational practices and a focus on public education and promotion of Hawaiian culture. 

• • Kaimana Ocean Safari: Offers unique “safari” style tours that cover vast areas of the coastline in search of marine life. 

• • Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historic Park:  Established for the for the preservation, interpretation, and perpetuation of traditional native Hawaiian culture, this park offers opportunities to hike, swim, and learn about the Hawaiian people who thrived here for centuries. 

• • Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site: Home to one of the last major temples built in Hawaiʻi and a good spot for whale-watching.  

Hilo 

• Mokupāpapa Discovery Center:  Featuring a saltwater aquarium, interactive education exhibits, life-size wildlife models, and artwork inspired by the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands and Hawaiian culture. 

• Lyman Museum: A Smithsonian-affiliated Museum with natural history exhibits on volcanoes and Hawai‘i Island habitats. 

• ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center: Discover the traditions and knowledge of Polynesian navigators and learn how astronomers on Maunakea unravel the mysteries of the Universe. 

Kona 

• Huliheʻe Palace: Once a summer vacation home for Hawaiian royalty, today it is a museum showcasing Victorian artifacts from the era of King Kalākaua and Queen Kapi‘olani. 

• Sanctuary Ocean Count: a community citizen science project where volunteers provide a snapshot of humpback whale sightings and behavior from shore during peak whale season. 

Hilo 

• Grand Naniloa – Hilton: Oceanside hotel featuring panoramic tropical views and proximity to natural wonders. 

Kona 

• Outrigger Kona: Hotel perched on the cliffs of Keauhou Bay offering spectacular ocean views. 

Kona 

• Kona Brewery: For 30 years ago, Kona Brewing has been committed to making locally brewed beers in an environmentally responsible way. 

• Willie’s Hot Chicken: Serving responsibly sourced, all natural, crispy fried chicken with house-made sauces and sides. 

• Coffee Shack: A family-owned local restaurant with a panoramic view of the Kona coast, overlooking Kealakekua Bay. 

• K.O. Pizza: Bringing NY-style pizza from the Big Apple to the Big Island. 

• Ultimate Whale Watch: Whale watch and reef snorkel tours with guaranteed wildlife sightings and onboard naturalists and hydrophones. 

• Trilogy: Maui’s first sailboat company which offers snorkeling, sunset sail, and snuba tours, as well as whale watching aboard sailing catamarans.  

• Pacific Whale Foundation: A nonprofit that leads educational whale watch tours with certified naturalists. 

• Haleakalā National Park: This park encompasses a range of cultural places and historic sites, diverse ecosystems from tropical rain forests to deserts, and endangered species found nowhere else in the world. 

• Kealia Pond National Wildlife Refuge: A natural wetland where visitors can observe over 30 species of Hawaii’s endangered birds along a boardwalk trail. 

• ʻĀhihi-Kīnaʻu Natural Area Reserve: Over 1,000 acres including marine ecosystems, rare anchialine ponds, and lava fields. 

• ʻĪao Valley State Monument: Walk with a scenic viewpoint, botanical garden, and cultural and spiritually significant sites including the battle of Kepaniwai. 

• Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale Visitor Center: A free scenic beachfront center featuring exhibits, interactive displays, and weekly programs.   

• Maui Ocean Center: Exhibits and educational programs showcasing local culture and marine life (including one of the world’s largest collections of live Pacific corals). 

• Hawaii Wildlife Center: A nonprofit wildlife response center that provides care for native birds and bats and offers conservation outreach programs. 

• Outrigger: A hotel chain where Hawaiian tradition meets modern luxury with two locations on Maui. 

• Days Inn: A moderately priced hotel with free WiFi and breakfast.  

• Hula Grill: An open-air kitchen with farm-to-table dishes and live hula performances. 

• The Lahaina Brewing Company: An award-winning craft brewery with two locations.  

• Maui Brewing Co – Ka’anapali: Located in the Outrigger Ka’anapali Beach Resort, featuring an expansive open-air interior with a family-friendly vibe.   

• Merriman’s: A restaurant group with various locations offering Hawaiian regional cuisine.  

• Flatbread Company: Oven pizza and organic food sourced from local community farms. 

• Seascape Restaurant: One of Maui’s premier beachfront restaurants with 100% sustainable seafood and scenic views at Maui Ocean Center. 

• Monkey Pod Kitchen: Offers kiawe wood oven pizza, more than 30 craft brews on tap, and daily live music. 

• Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge: Located on the northernmost point of Kaua’i atop a 180-foot ocean bluff, this wildlife refuge offers spectacular views of wildlife and is home to a historic lighthouse. 

• Kauaʻi Ocean Discovery: A free learning facility at Kukui Grove Center that shares the tradition and knowledge of our ocean connections and inspires stewardship through videos, interactive displays, and hands-on activities. 

• Kaua’i Museum: A pillar of cultural preservation, this museum showcases the rich history and artifacts of the island. 

• Sanctuary Ocean Count: a community citizen science project where volunteers provide a snapshot of humpback whale sightings and behavior from shore during peak whale season. 

• Outrigger: This oceanfront resort and spa stretches across 25 acres on the East shore, with locally inspired fresh cuisine and live local music.