What Islands are in Hawaii?

Oahu is the main island and is home to Waikiki, Honolulu and Diamond Head. When people say they are flying to Hawaii, they usually are referring to Honolulu International Airport. Some of the local landmarks include the USS Arizona Memorial and the Polynesian Cultural Center.

Maui is the second most populated island. There are three distinct vacation destinations on Maui:

• Kaanapali (which includes Lahaina, Kahana, Napili and Kapalua) on the West side of the island.
• Wailea (which also includes Makena) which is on the south side of the island south of Kihei.
• Kihei (which also includes Kamaole and Maalaea) which is on the south side of the island north of Wailea.

Kauai has three distinct vacation areas:

• Princeville (which includes Hanalei) has great golf courses but receives over 400 inches of rain per year.
• Wailua/Kapaa (located near the main city of Lihue) is the most central place on the island to stay.
• Poipu (located about 30 minutes from Lihue) is world known for the great Poipu Beaches.
  

The Big Island of Hawaii has three distinct vacation areas:

• The Kona Coast (which includes Kailua-Kona) was the first vacation destination developed on the Big Island.
• The Kohala Coast (which includes Waikoloa and Mauna Lani) is the newest vacation destination on the Big Island.
• Hilo is an area that does not offer vacation condominium accommodations.