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1 / 30#30. Big Island Bees
- Rating: 4.8/5 (480 reviews)
- City: Captain Cook Island of
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Highest-rated things to do in Hawaii by visitors
When planning your next holiday, you might feel an instinctual pull toward destinations that would take you across oceans, like Tokyo or Paris, but there are experiences closer to home that will have you thinking twice before booking a trip abroad ever again.
If you're craving a burst of adrenaline, why not reserve a spot in Michigan's famed Saugatuck Dune Rides? The activity's charmingly dated website is a great indication of its word-of-mouth notoriety and timeless appeal. Over in Arizona, you might be surprised to find that it's not just the Grand Canyon that tempts travelers to its desert landscape—it's also one-of-a-kind venues like the Musical Instrument Museum, where music enthusiasts can find over 7,500 instruments from 200 countries around the world.
Indeed, even if you've lived in Hawaii your whole life, you might be surprised by just how many top-rated things you've yet to cross off your list. From architectural wonders and picturesque views to historical museums and other must-see sights, you'll find your appreciation for Hawaii reignited just by reading through this list of top-rated things to do.
Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated things to do in Hawaii using data from Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor ranks places using a combination of metrics, including overall rating, reviews, and number of page views. As a result, an activity with a 5 out of 5 overall rating might rank lower than one with a 4 out of 5. Data is as of Aug. 15, 2025.
Whether you're a family of five traveling in a recreational vehicle or a duo of friends looking for a quick getaway in Hawaii, read on for a list of sights you could easily plan a trip around.
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2 / 30#29. Na'alapa Stables - Kahua Ranch
- Rating: 5.0/5 (1,093 reviews)
- City: Waimea Island of
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3 / 30#28. Lavaloha
- Rating: 4.9/5 (323 reviews)
- City: Island of
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4 / 30#27. CJM Country Stables
- Rating: 4.8/5 (1,939 reviews)
- City: Koloa Kauai
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5 / 30#26. Mike Carroll Gallery
- Rating: 4.9/5 (427 reviews)
- City: Lanai City Lanai
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6 / 30#25. Ko Hana Distillers
- Rating: 4.9/5 (893 reviews)
- City: Waipahu Oahu
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7 / 30#24. The Magical Mystery Show
- Rating: 4.9/5 (2,136 reviews)
- City: Honolulu Oahu
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8 / 30#23. Moana Glass by Ryan Staub
- Rating: 5.0/5 (161 reviews)
- City: Lahaina Maui
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9 / 30#22. Hawaiian Vanilla Company
- Rating: 4.8/5 (1,739 reviews)
- City: Paauilo Island of
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10 / 30#21. Toa Luau
- Rating: 5.0/5 (2,219 reviews)
- City: Haleiwa Oahu
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11 / 30#20. Sugarloaf Pineapple Farm
- Rating: 4.9/5 (150 reviews)
- City: Kilauea Kauai
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12 / 30#19. Maui Animal Farm
- Rating: 4.9/5 (197 reviews)
- City: Lahaina Maui
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13 / 30#18. Hawaiian Organic Noni
- Rating: 4.9/5 (472 reviews)
- City: Kilauea Kauai
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14 / 30#17. Lanai Cat Sanctuary
- Rating: 4.9/5 (566 reviews)
- City: Lanai City Lanai
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15 / 30#16. Kula Kai Caverns
- Rating: 4.9/5 (232 reviews)
- City: Ocean View Island of
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16 / 30#15. Kahuku Farms
- Rating: 4.8/5 (499 reviews)
- City: Kahuku Oahu
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17 / 30#14. Heavenly Hawaiian Kona Coffee Farm Tours & Konalani Coffee Bar
- Rating: 4.9/5 (632 reviews)
- City: Holualoa Island of Ha
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18 / 30#13. Ocean Vodka Organic Farm and Distillery
- Rating: 4.7/5 (2,007 reviews)
- City: Kula Maui
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19 / 30#12. International Market Place
- Rating: 4.2/5 (1,180 reviews)
- City: Honolulu Oahu
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20 / 30#11. Nā Pali Coast State Park
- Rating: 4.9/5 (1,983 reviews)
- City: Wainiha Kauai
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21 / 30#10. The Vanillerie
- Rating: 4.9/5 (871 reviews)
- City: Kailua Kona Island of
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22 / 30#9. Princeville Botanical Gardens
- Rating: 4.8/5 (1,694 reviews)
- City: Princeville Kauai
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23 / 30#8. Maui Pineapple Tour
- Rating: 4.8/5 (4,589 reviews)
- City: Makawao Maui
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24 / 30#7. Lydgate Farms Kauai Chocolate
- Rating: 4.9/5 (3,258 reviews)
- City: Kapaa Kauai
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25 / 30#6. Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve
- Rating: 4.4/5 (17,261 reviews)
- City: Honolulu Oahu
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26 / 30#5. Waikiki Beach
- Rating: 4.2/5 (18,918 reviews)
- City: Honolulu Oahu
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27 / 30#4. USS Arizona Memorial
- Rating: 4.7/5 (27,261 reviews)
- City: Honolulu Oahu
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28 / 30#3. Iolani Palace
- Rating: 4.6/5 (8,527 reviews)
- City: Honolulu Oahu
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29 / 30#2. Diamond Head State Monument
- Rating: 4.6/5 (24,496 reviews)
- City: Honolulu Oahu
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30 / 30#1. Pearl Harbor National Memorial
- Rating: 4.7/5 (13,946 reviews)
- City: Honolulu Oahu
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 51 states.
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