There is more to Hawaii than just its endless miles of countless phenomenal beaches. In fact, Hawaii has towns that provide amenities that can battle the popularity and fun that is so commonly affiliated with its beaches. Yes Hawaii is an island, but it can also be much more than that. With its well-known restaurants, beautiful art, and immensely fun nightlife, there is definitely more to Hawaii than what meets the eye. Welcome to Hawaii, a brief journey past its vastly popular beaches.
Waikiki
Waikiki is a town located on the beautiful Hawaiian island of Oahu. Although in the past, it was known for a place where Hawaiian royalty were to meet, today, Waikiki offers its beautiful location to visitors from any place in the world. The fact that it is makes life better for everyone. Visitors and locals alike are allowed to experience the wonders Waikiki has to offer. This includes restaurants like Royal Hawaiian Center, which offers a new spin on an old tradition through sushi rolls you have probably never experienced before.
Places like RumFire are good locations for people who long for their music thirst to be quenched through great live music. Waikiki Beach Walk allots visitors and locals alike to get in some great shopping. Examples of locally owned shops are Mana Hawaii and Aloha Army. Locally owned generally means that the things you purchase can only be purchased in Hawaii. There are also a variety of clubs located on Kuhio and Kalakua Avenue. Plenty to do, plenty to do!
Lahaina
Located in Maui, is the town of Lahaina. In Lahaina, a lot of historical vibes can be felt. However, this does not stop Lahaina from being the center for lively entertainment and art in present day Hawaii. On the historic Front Street, there are a variety of art galleries. Art is very vital to Lahaina. There is even an Art Night on Friday nights. The eateries offer fresh produce as the main ingredient in their cuisine which means food tastes absolutely delicious. For theatre buffs, there is also a Maui Theatre that offers a highly praised stage show called "Ulalena".
Kona
On the big island of Hawaii, there is also a town called Kona. Kona is known for featuring a vast amount of high standard resorts. Along with this, in historic Kailua-Kona are great opportunities to jam to great live music, shop at high end stores, and dine at well-lit restaurants that offer phenomenal cuisines. On Sunday nights, Kona offers a combination of coffee brews and live music at the Kona Brewing Company.
Hilo
The town of Hilo should not be expected to provide a whole lot of nightlife like the above described destinations. However, the culture-filled town still provides plenty of eating, shopping, and art galleries.
These are just a few descriptions of what Hawaii can provide outside of its beaches. It is important as a traveler to this beautiful place that you attempt to have a well-rounded trip. Don't just visit the beaches, but also visit the galleries, eateries, and clubs. Hawaii is a place where you can live life and enjoy life. Enjoy it for as long as you can. The real world is only a few moments behind.
