A clutch of islands scattered across the Pacific Ocean, Hawaii is a tropical paradise.

Whether you want to admire Hawaii's fiery volcanoes or explore its diverse coastlines, uncover history at Pearl Harbour or discover vibrant cities like Honolulu, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that Hawaii has to offer.

Surrounded by cobalt-blue waters teeming with exotic marine life, the Hawaiian islands are characterized by pristine beaches shaded by swaying palms, blossoming forests dotted with thundering waterfalls, and dramatic cliffs dropping steeply to the sea.

Redesigned and updated, our guide transports you to Hawaii like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights, trusted travel advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our hand-drawn illustrations, which place you inside this US state's historic sights and iconic neighbourhoods. We've also worked hard to make sure our information is as up-to-date as possible following the COVID-19 outbreak.

You'll discover:

-our pick of Hawaii's must-sees, top experiences and hidden gems
-the best spots to eat, drink, shop and stay
-detailed maps and walks which make navigating Hawaii easy
-easy-to-follow itineraries
-expert advice: get ready, get around and stay safe
-colour-coded chapters to every part of Hawaii, from O'ahu to Maui, Hawai'i Island to Moloka'i and Lana'i
-a lightweight format, so you can take it with you wherever you go

Only visiting O'ahu? Try our DK Eyewitness Top 10 Honolulu and O'Ahu.