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Hawaii has beckoned tourists away from their daily routines to experience paradise for years.
Tourism has been significant in Hawaii for so long, it seems like everything has been touched by visitors.
The stores, restaurants, and coffee shops lining the street pulsate with energy.
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If youre looking to purchase locally crafted goods, Waialae Avenue has you covered.
My suggestion is to drive east out of Honolulu and into Hawaii Kai.
Away from the city lights, the stars and moon glow brightly across the vast sky.
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Its the furthest west you might go on Oahu, and about a 1.-5-hour drive from Honolulu.
Upon arriving, you’ll be met with a wide stretch of golden sand that’s surrounded by mountains.
As long as theres no northwest swell wrapping around the island, the turquoise waters are inviting.
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And since youre facing the west, be sure to stay for the stunning sunset.
If youre lucky, there will be a local stand selling banana bread.
One of those lesser-known spots is thePuuloa Petroglyphs, with puuloa meaning long hill.
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Visitors can take a short hike through a 500-year-old lava field and view the fragile petroglyphs from a boardwalk.
Visitors to the temple must book a reservation for personal meditation and worship.
The free state park is full of hiking trails to waterfalls and stunning views.
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Start your drive from Hilo via the Hamakua Heritage Corridor.
Along the way, youll have the opportunity to stop at botanical gardens, waterfalls, and scenic outlooks.
Youll be perched atop high cliffs where the ocean crashes below.
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Hanalei Pier
Hanalei Pier is amust-visit spot on Kauai.
Hanalei is my favorite surf spot, where the cold river water meets the warm, salty sea.
While in Hanalei, combine your visit with someresponsible tourismand leave Hawaii better than when you arrived.
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