Frommers® Hawaii Day by Day

Map your adventure

Plan a trip that suits your interests. Follow ourrecommended itineraries or mix & match to createyour own. Explore a region in depth or hit the highlights. With Frommer′s Day by Day guides, the choice is yours.

78 self–guided tours with maps that show how to get from place to place

Hundreds of photos,plus engaging insights on history and culture

Detailed reviews of hotels,restaurants, shopping, and nightlife

Full–sized foldout mapof Hawaii in a handy plastic envelope

Spotlight on Hawaii

Complete coverage of Hawaii′s history and culturebegins on page 556. The following features takea closer look at the most compelling aspects ofHawaiian culture.

Surfing (page 162)From ancient art to pop culture mainstay

Volcanoes (page 234)The explosive origins of the islands

The Outrigger Canoe (page 260)The ins and outs of Hawaii′s official sport

The Lei (page 320)Flower power, Hawaiian style

Haleakala National Park (page 350)Bird life, geology, and legends

Hawaii′s Most Dangerous Invaders (page 414)A who′s who of invasive species

The Kingdom of Hawaii (page 452)The islands′ most notable monarchs

Hawaii′s Powerful Plantations (page 480)A bittersweet history of business

Underwater Hawaii (page 528)The essential guide to sea creatures

Chapter 1: The Best of Hawaii.

My Favorite Hawaii Moments.

My Favorite Small Towns.

Hawaii’s Best Hiking & Camping.

Hawaii’s Best Adventures on Land.

Hawaii’s Best Snorkeling & Diving.

Hawaii’s Best Adventures in the Ocean.

Hawaii’s Best Lodging.

Hawaii’s Best Dining Experiences.

Chapter 2: Strategies for Seeing Hawaii.

Chapter 3: The Best All–Hawaii Itineraries.

The Best of Oahu in 1 Week.

The Best of Oahu in 2 Weeks.

The Best of the Big Island in 1 Week.

The Best of Maui in 1 Week.

The Best of Maui in 2 Weeks.

Undiscovered Maui.

The Best of Molokai in 1 Week.

The Best of Lanai in 3 Days.

The Best of Kauai in 1 Week.

The Best of Kauai in 2 Weeks.

Chapter 4: Oahu.

My 16 Favorite Oahu Moments.

The Best of Oahu in 3 Days.

Honolulu & Oahu with Kids.

Oahu History & Culture.

Historic Waikiki.

Wartime Honolulu.

A Stroll Through Chinatown.

Central Oahu & the North Shore.

Southern Oahu & the Windward Coast.

Oahu Beaches A to Z.

Oahu’s Best Hiking & Camping.

Oahu’s Best Golf Courses.

Oahu Adventures on Land.

Oahu Adventures in the Ocean.

Spotlight: Surfi ng.

Honolulu & Waikiki Shopping Best Bets.

Honolulu & Waikiki Shopping A to Z.

Oahu Restaurant Best Bets.

Oahu Restaurants A to Z.

Oahu Hotel Best Bets.

Oahu Hotels A to Z.

Oahu Nightlife & Entertainment Best Bets.

Oahu Nightlife & Entertainment A to Z.

Chapter 5: The Big Island.

My 16 Favorite Big Island Moments.

The Best of the Big Island in 3 Days.

The Big Island with Kids.

Northern Hawaii: Kohala & Waimea.

Kona.

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.

Spotlight: Volcanoes.

Big Island Beaches A to Z.

The Big Island’s Best Hiking & Camping.

The Big Island’s Best Golf Courses.

Big Island Adventures on Land.

Big Island Adventures in the Ocean.

Spotlight: The Outrigger Canoe.

Big Island Shopping A to Z.

Big Island Restaurant Best Bets.

Big Island Restaurants A to Z.

Big Island Hotel Best Bets.

Big Island Hotels A to Z.

Big Island Nightlife & Entertainment A to Z.

Chapter 6: Maui.

My 14 Favorite Maui Moments.

The Best of Maui in 3 Days.

Maui with Kids.

Romantic Maui.

Maui History & Culture.

Spotlight: The Lei.

Maui’s Farmlands.

West Maui.

Lahaina.

South Maui.

Central Maui.

Upcountry Maui.

The Road to Hana.

Hana.

Spotlight: Experiencing Haleakala National Park.

Haleakala National Park.

Maui Beaches A to Z.

Maui’s Best Hiking & Camping.

Maui’s Best Golf Courses.

Maui Adventures on Land.

Maui Adventures in the Ocean.

Maui Shopping Best Bets.

Maui Shopping A to Z.

Maui Restaurant Best Bets.

Maui Restaurants A to Z.

Maui Hotel Best Bets.

Maui Hotels A to Z.

Maui Nightlife & Entertainment A to Z.

Chapter 7: Molokai.

My 12 Favorite Molokai Moments.

Spotlight: Hawaii’s Most Dangerous Invaders.

The Best of Molokai in 3 Days.

Kaunakakai.

Molokai Beaches A to Z.

Molokai Adventures on Land.

Molokai Adventures in the Ocean.

Molokai Shopping A to Z.

Molokai Restaurants A to Z.

Molokai Hotels A to Z.

Chapter 8: Lanai.

My 12 Favorite Lanai Moments.

The Best of Lanai in 1 Day.

Spotlight: The Kingdom of Hawaii.

Lanai Beaches A to Z.

Lanai Adventures on Land & in the Ocean.

Lanai Shopping A to Z.

Lanai Restaurants A to Z.

Lanai Hotels A to Z.

Chapter 9: Kauai.

My 12 Favorite Kauai Moments.

The Best of Kauai in 3 Days.

Kauai with Kids.

Spotlight: Hawaii’s Powerful Plantations.

Lihue & Environs.

Poipu Resort.

Western Kauai.

The Coconut Coast.

The North Shore.

Kauai Beaches A to Z.

Kauai’s Best Hiking & Camping.

Kauai’s Best Golf Courses.

Kauai Adventures on Land.

Kauai Adventures in the Ocean.

Spotlight: Underwater Hawaii.

Kauai Shopping A to Z.

Kauai Restaurant Best Bets.

Kauai Restaurants A to Z.

Kauai Hotel Best Bets.

Kauai Hotels A to Z.

Kauai Nightlife & Entertainment A to Z.

Chapter 10: Hawaii’s History & Culture.

Hawaii: A Brief History.

The Lay of the Land.

Hawaii in High & Popular Culture.

Eating & Drinking in Hawaii.

The Hawaiian Language.

Chapter 11: The Best Special–Interest Trips.

Outdoor Activities A to Z.

Food & Wine Festivals & Tours

Chapter 12: The Savvy Traveler.

Before You Go.

Getting There.

Getting Around.

Tips on Accommodations.

Fast Facts.

Index.

A resident of the Big Island, Jeanette Foster has skied the slopes of Mauna Kea—during a Fourth of July ski meet, no less—and gone scuba diving with manta rays off the Kona Coast. A prolifi c writer widely published in travel, sports, and adventure magazines, she′s also the editor of Zagat′s Survey to Hawaii′s Top Restaurants. In addition to writing this guide, Jeanette is the author of Frommer′s Hawaii; Frommer′s Maui; Frommer′s Kauai; Frommer′s Hawaii with Kids; Frommer′s Portable Big Island; Frommer′s Honolulu, Waikiki & Oahu; Frommer′s Maui Day by Day; and Frommer′s Honolulu & Oahu Day by Day.

"... Frommer′s really impresses with its stunning color photographs. Pictures sometimes make a difference in choosing between dozens of must–try activities. A stunning photo of lava flowing from Halemaumau immediately put a volcano tour at the top of my Big Island itinerary.... It′s a guidebook that answers questions you may never have thought to ask." (San Jose Mercury News, March 21, 2010)