| Want to do specific activities in Hawaii but have no | | | | 3. Maui - Launiupoko Park |
| idea which island has the best of the best? Use these | | | | Best Scuba Diving |
| lists to get ideas and helpful tips about the best | | | | 1. Maui - Molokini |
| surfing, scuba diving, exotic beaches, and much more! | | | | 2. Maui or Lanai - Lanai Coast |
| This article is designed to help you choose which | | | | 3. Big Island - West Coast |
| Hawaiian islands to visit if you have a particular | | | | Best Windsurfing / Kite Surfing (s) |
| activity in mind. Granted, it wouldn't be a stretch to | | | | 1. Maui - Hookipa Beach Park (advanced) |
| say that all the 6 major islands of Hawaii have all of | | | | 2. Maui - Kanaha Beach (beginner) |
| these activities in one shape or form. We have used | | | | 3. Oahu - Kailua Beach |
| a mixture of popular opinion and our own personal | | | | Best Snorkeling |
| research and experiences for compiling these lists. An | | | | 1. Oahu - Haunama Bay |
| "(s)" indicates it may only be available during certain | | | | 2. Maui - Kaanapali (Black Rock) |
| seasons. Remember to always check conditions & | | | | 3. Kauai - Lydgate Beach & Tunnels |
| availability, especially for water activities. | | | | Best Shopping |
| Best Nightlife | | | | 1. Oahu - Aloha Market & Waikiki |
| 1. Oahu - Waikiki | | | | 2. Maui - Lahaina |
| 2. Maui - Lahaina | | | | 3. Big Island - Kailua Kona |
| 3. Big Island - Kailua Kona | | | | Best Nude Sunbathing |
| Best Hiking | | | | 1. Maui - Little Beach in Makena |
| 1. Kauai - Na Pali Coast (s) | | | | 2. Big Island - many locations |
| 2. Kauai - Waimea Canyon | | | | 3. Kauai - Secret Beach in Kilauea |
| 3. Big Island - Mt. Kilauea | | | | Best Exotic Beaches |
| Best Surfing (Advanced) (s) | | | | 1. Maui - Red Sand Beach (Hana) |
| 1. Oahu - North Shore | | | | 2. Big Island - Punaluu Black Sand Beach |
| 2. Kauai - Hanalei Bay | | | | 3. Big Island - Mahana Green Sand (s) |
| 3. Maui - Honolua Bay | | | | Best Nature Experiences |
| Best Surfing (Beginner) (s) | | | | 1. Kauai - Na Pali Coast |
| 1. Oahu - Waikiki | | | | 2. Big Island - Kilauea Volcano |
| 2. Kauai - Kalapaki Beach | | | | 3. |