Jarden and I were both born and raised here in Hawaii, so I think it’s about time I made a bucket list of the 8 Hawaiian Islands! If you’re looking for the ultimate list of things to do, eat, see and explore, you’ve come to the right place.

The list is generally organized by island, and you can click on the bolded items for more information. Can’t wait to check off more of these things myself!

The Ultimate Hawaii Bucket List (101 Things To Do In Hawaii)

Oahu

1. Skydive over the Hawaiian Islands

Learn more: Skydiving in Hawaii

2. Watch the sunset at China Walls

3. Go to KCC Farmer’s Market

4. Snorkel at Shark’s Cove

5. Search for the best acai bowl on the island

Learn more: 8 Local Foods to Try in Hawaii

6. Eat at Zippy’s Restaurant

7.  Have maitais on an Oahu Booze Cruise

Learn more: The Best Oahu Booze Cruise

8. Kayak to Mokulua Islands

9. Visit Iolani Palace

10. Buy a poke bowl from Foodland or Tamura’s

11. See beached turtles at Turtle Beach

12. Hike to the bunkers at Lanikai Pillboxes

Learn more: Lanikai Pillboxes Hike

13. Hike to Koko Crater Arch

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14. Do SUP sunset yoga

15. Stargaze at Mokuleia

16. Eat authentic Hawaiian Food at Highway Inn or Helena’s

17. Hike 1,048 steps to the top of Koko Head

Learn more: Koko Crater Trail Hike

18. Buy shave ice from Matsumoto’s

19. Watch the surfers at the famous Pipeline Beach

20. Go to a shrimp truck in Haleiwa

Learn more: 5 Best North Shore Shrimp Trucks

21. Jump off of Waimea Rock

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Learn more: 10 Things to do on North Shore Oahu

22. Go to a Luau

23. Pay Respects at Peal Harbor

24. Learn how to surf

25. Visit Bishop Museum

26. Hike Haiku Stairs

Learn more: Stairway to Heaven Hawaii

27. Swim with sharks

28. Jump off a Maunawili Falls

29. Hike to Diamond Head Crater

Learn more: Diamond Head Hike

30. Climb down to Makapu’u Tide Pools

31. Walk down the Waikiki strip

32. See the Honolulu City Lights during Christmas

33. Visit the King Kamehameha Statue

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34. Travel to Secret Island

35. Swim with wild dolphins

Learn more: Swim with Dolphins Oahu

36. Visit the Polynesian Cultural Center

Kauai

37. View the Na Pali Coast by boat

38. Visit Wailua Falls

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39. Walk on Hanalei Beach Pier

40. Hike the Kalalau Trail

41. Snorkel at Tunnels Beach

42. Visit Koloa Rum Company

43. Go mountain tubing through caves

Learn more: Mountain Tubing in Kauai

44. Visit Glass Beach

45. See the blue Waikapalae Wet Cave

46. Swim in Queen’s Bath

47. Visit Waimea Canyon

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48. Zip line through the Kauai backcountry

49. See Shipwreck Beach

50. Hang out in Hanalei Town

You may also like: Bar-A-Cuda Kauai

51. See monk seals at Poipu beach

Molokai

52. Take in the sights of Kahiwa Falls

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53. Visit the Kalaupapa Leprosy Settlement

54. See the Phalic Rock at Palaau State Park

55. See the 4th tallest waterfall in the world – Olo’upena Falls

56. Mail a coconut at Post-A-Nut

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57. Take the Halawa Valley Drive

58. Take in Papohaku Beach

59. Take a tour of a macadamia nut farm

Maui

60. See the sunrise from the top of Haleakala

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61. Watch a Jaws surfing competition

62. Walk around Old Lahaina Town

63. Visit the Ocean Vodka Distillery

64.Vist Ali’i Kula Lavender Farms

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65. Relax at Ka’anapali Beach

66. Snorkel at Molokini

67. Visit the Black Sand Beach (Wai’anapanapa Beach)

68. Swim at Wai’anapanapa caves

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69. Check out Twin Falls

70. Visit Big Beach

71. Drive the road to Hana

Learn more: The Best Road To Hana Stops

72. Walk through the bamboo forest

Learn more: Bamboo Forest Maui

73. Take in Papohaku Beach

74. Drink out of a coconut

75. Take the Halawa Valley Drive

76. Visit the Red Sand Beach (Kaihalulu Beach)

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77. Take a tour of a macadamia nut farm

Big Island

78. Visit Akaka Falls

79. Watch lava flow into the ocean

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80. Go on a whale watching tour

81. Sample and purchase chocolates at Big Island Candies

82. Go on a helicopter tour

83. Visit the Green Sand Beach (Papakolea Beach)

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84. See the views at Waipio Valley

85. Walk through the Thurston Lava Tube

86. Swim at Hapuna Beach

87. Parasail above the waves

88. Rent out a beach house

89. Attend Merrie Monarch Festival

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90. Cruise around Kealakekua Bay

91. Visit Hawaii Tropical Botanical Gardens

92. Go scuba diving

93. Spend the day at Kaunaoa Beach

94. See snow on Mauna Kea during the winter

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95. See the spectacular Rainbow Falls

96. See the active volcanoes at Hawaii Volcano National Park

97. Night swim with manta rays

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98. Go on a kona coffee farm tour

Lana’i

99. Visit Garden of the Gods on Lana’i

Ni’ihau

100. Step foot on the “Forbidden Island” of Ni’ihau

Kaho’olawe

101. Gain access by volunteering to the restricted island of Kaho’olawe

Anything else I should add to my list? Let me know in the comments below!