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John C. Derrick 07-12-2026

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Listen to Hawaiʻi

Free, narrated guides for every beach, post, and planning page we’ve recorded. Tap any tile to play. Pick your narrator any time.

722 audio guides

Beaches & Sights

Beaches, attractions, hikes, and activities — the kind of audio you’d want before pulling into a parking lot.

PlaceBig Island

Hapuna Beach, Big Island: Parking, Snorkeling & Tips (2026)

0:58Mele · Kani

PlaceBig Island

Kona Coast Kekaha Kai State Park Information | Hawaii Travel Guide

1:07Mele · Kani

PlaceBig Island

Manini'owali Beach in Kua Bay Information & More

0:56Mele · Kani

PlaceBig Island

Makalawena Beach Information, Photos, & More

0:33Mele · Kani

PlaceBig Island

Mauna Kea Beach (Kauna'oa Bay), Big Island: Access & Tips (2026)

0:54Mele · Kani

PlaceBig Island

Green Sand Beach Hawaii: Papakolea on Big Island (How to Visit)

0:58Mele · Kani

PlaceBig Island

Puako Bay Information & More

1:06Mele · Kani

PlaceBig Island

Black Sand Beach Hawaii: Punaluu & More on the Big Island

0:50Mele · Kani

PlaceBig Island

Spencer Beach Park, Big Island: Calm Swimming, Camping & Tips (2026)

0:40Mele · Kani

PlaceBig Island

Pololu Valley Awini Trail Information & More

0:53Mele · Kani

PlaceBig Island

Chain of Craters Road, Big Island: Stops, Lava & Tips (2026)

1:08Mele · Kani

PlaceBig Island

Crater Rim Drive Information, Photos & More | Big Island Hawaii

0:53Mele · Kani

Planning Guides

Big-picture trip-planning guides — best time to visit, what to pack, which island, and the per-island where-to-stay reads.

Guide

10 Places to Avoid in Hawaii | Hawaii Travel Guide

0:59Mele · Kani

Guide

Best Time to Visit Hawaii (2026): Cheapest Months & Weather Guide

0:48Mele · Kani

GuideBig Island

Best Time to Visit Big Island Hawaii (2026) — Weather & Tips

1:01Mele · Kani

GuideBig Island

Where to Stay on Big Island (2026): Best Areas & Hotels

1:18Mele · Kani

Guide

The Hawaiian Islands for First Timers

0:53Mele · Kani

Guide

Hawaii's Tourism Statistics, Data & Information To Know

0:50Mele · Kani

Guide

Hawaii Travel Preparedness Guide | Hawaiian Travel Advisories

0:47Mele · Kani

Guide

How Much Is a Trip to Hawaii? 2026 Cost Calculator & Budget Guide

1:20Mele · Kani

GuideKauaʻi

Where to Stay on Kauai (2026): Best Areas, Hotels & Resorts

0:48Mele · Kani

GuideMaui

Best Time to Visit Maui (2026) — Weather, Crowds & Prices

0:50Mele · Kani

GuideMaui

Where to Stay on Maui (2026): Best Areas, Hotels & Resorts

0:50Mele · Kani

GuideOʻahu

Best Time to Visit Oahu (2026) — Weather, Crowds & Prices

0:50Mele · Kani

Blog & Articles

Blog posts and feature articles — food, culture, news, deeper-dive guides, and the occasional opinion piece.

Article

Açaí Bowls in Hawaiʻi: Confirmed Stops and Island Gaps

0:44Mele · Kani

Article

Hawaii Adventure Activities: Choose by Risk and Fit

0:55Mele · Kani

Article

Hawaiʻi Botanical Gardens by Island and Route

1:13Mele · Kani

Article

Best Cocktail Bars & Tiki Lounges in Hawaiʻi

0:50Mele · Kani

Article

Haupia Pie Guides for Hawaii’s Four Main Islands

0:45Mele · Kani

Article

Best Hawaii Beaches for Kids: Island-by-Island Family Guide

0:50Mele · Kani

Article

Best Hawaiʻi Helicopter Tour Routes by Island

1:01Mele · Kani

Article

Hawaii Ice Cream and Gelato: Four Island-Fit Stops

0:50Mele · Kani

ArticleMaui

Top Places on Maui for Sea Turtles | Hawaii Travel Guide

0:36Mele · Kani

Article

Best Places to Play Golf in Hawaii: Top Courses by Island

0:54Mele · Kani

Article

Hawaiʻi's Best Smoothie and Juice Bars by Island

1:12Mele · Kani

Article

Best Sunset Cruises in Hawaiʻi

1:04Mele · Kani

Island Overviews

A 60-second introduction to each island — the right shape if you’re still deciding where to go.

Overview

Hawaii Travel Guide 2026 — Best Islands, Things to Do & Tips

1:17Mele · Kani

OverviewBig Island

Big Island Hawaii Travel Guide — Volcanoes & Beaches (2026)

1:09Mele · Kani

OverviewKauaʻi

Kauai Travel Guide — Na Pali, Beaches & Hikes (2026)

1:17Mele · Kani

OverviewMaui

Maui Travel Guide — Road to Hana, Beaches & Tips (2026)

1:17Mele · Kani

OverviewOʻahu

Oahu Travel Guide — Waikiki, Beaches & Things to Do (2026)

1:21Mele · Kani

Hotels & Resorts

Quick voiced briefs on the property — vibe, location, who it’s right for. Useful when you’re narrowing a shortlist.

HotelBig IslandPhoto: Aston Kona by the Sea

Aston Kona by the Sea | Big Island Hotel

0:46Mele · Kani

HotelBig IslandPhoto: The Shores at Waikōloa Beach Resort Home Owners Association

Shores at Waikoloa | Big Island Hotel

1:08Mele · Kani

HotelBig IslandPhoto: Waikoloa Colony Villas

Aston Waikoloa Colony Villas | Big Island Condo/Villa

0:43Mele · Kani

HotelBig IslandPhoto: Mauna Lani, Auberge Collection

Auberge Mauna Lani | Big Island Hotel

1:05Mele · Kani

HotelBig IslandPhoto: Justin Freeman

Castle Halii Kai at Waikoloa | Big Island Hotel

0:43Mele · Kani

HotelBig IslandPhoto: Hilo Hawaiian Hotel

Castle Hilo Hawaiian Hotel | Big Island Hotel

0:47Mele · Kani

HotelBig IslandPhoto: Castle Kona Bali Kai

Castle Kona Bali Kai Resort | Big Island Resort

0:47Mele · Kani

HotelBig IslandPhoto: Castle Kona Reef

Castle Kona Reef | Big Island Hotel

0:57Mele · Kani

HotelBig IslandPhoto: Waimea Country Lodge

Castle Waimea Country Lodge | Big Island Hotel

1:03Mele · Kani

HotelBig IslandPhoto: Club Wyndham Kona

Club Wyndham Kona Hawaiian Resort | Big Island Resort

0:55Mele · Kani

HotelBig IslandPhoto: Club Wyndham Mauna Loa Village

Club Wyndham Mauna Loa Village | Big Island Condo/Villa

0:44Mele · Kani

HotelBig IslandPhoto: Jeffry Gardner

Courtyard King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel | Big Island

0:44Mele · Kani

Recipes & Cook-Alongs

Hands-free Hawaiian cook-alongs — Mele and Kani walk you through the dish step by step while you’re at the stove. Tap through to the full recipe.

Recipe

Ahi Shoyu Poke Recipe — Classic Hawaiian Poke at Home

3:30Mele · Kani

Recipe

Andagi Recipe — How to Make Okinawan Hawaiian Donuts at Home

4:32Mele · Kani

Recipe

Anpan Recipe — Hawaii's Japanese Bakery Sweet Bean Bun

7:03Mele · Kani

Recipe

Banana Macadamia Nut Pancakes Recipe

4:50Mele · Kani

Recipe

Beef Tomato Recipe — Hawaii's Chinese-Counter Plate Lunch Classic

6:13Mele · Kani

Recipe

Bibingka Recipe — Hawaii's Plantation-Era Filipino Coconut Cake

4:03Mele · Kani

RecipeOʻahu

Blue Hawaii Cocktail Recipe — The Original Waikiki Formula

3:57Mele · Kani

Recipe

Hawaiian Butter Mochi Recipe — The Coconut-Butter Bake

5:09Mele · Kani

Recipe

Chantilly Cake Recipe — Hawaii's Chocolate Bakery Classic

6:27Mele · Kani

Recipe

Char Siu Pork Recipe — Hawaii-Style Red Roast Pork at Home

5:33Mele · Kani

Recipe

Chi Chi Recipe — Hawaii's Vodka Pina Colada

3:17Mele · Kani

Recipe

Chi Chi Dango Recipe — Hawaii's Soft Mochiko Boys' Day Treat

6:18Mele · Kani

Hawaiʻi Weather Forecast

Today’s Weather Brief · Audio · ~45s

Updated 2026-09-21T22:03:23.084Z

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Trades are breezy right now with scattered showers on the windward side and mountains; the leeward coast stays mostly dry. Tomorrow stays breezy with the same pattern.

A tropical disturbance southeast of the islands is likely to become a tropical storm by mid-week and approach the state Thursday through Saturday. The exact track is still uncertain. If it comes closer, expect heavier rain over a longer stretch; if it stays farther out, impacts will be shorter and lighter. Winds will increase late this week, with potential gusts over 70 miles per hour on the highest summits.

Plan your leeward beach time and snorkeling for today through Tuesday. Save summit drives and offshore water sports for after Saturday, and check updates daily as this develops.

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Trade winds are pushing across Maui right now and staying breezy through tomorrow. Windward slopes and peaks will see scattered showers; the leeward side stays mostly dry. Rough seas mean a Small Craft Advisory is in effect through Tuesday evening.

A tropical disturbance southeast of the islands is likely to become a tropical storm by mid-week and approach the state Thursday through Saturday. The track remains uncertain. Late this week, winds will increase across Maui, with summit gusts potentially exceeding 70 mph on Haleakala. The Big Island—especially Hilo and Puna—faces the highest risk of heavy rain and flooding if the storm tracks close.

Leeward beaches and snorkeling work best today through Tuesday. Avoid summit hikes and offshore water sports Thursday through Saturday.

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Trades are kicking today with moderate wind and rough seas. Windward slopes will see scattered showers; the leeward side stays mostly dry. A Small Craft Advisory is in effect through Tuesday evening.

A tropical disturbance southeast of the islands is likely to become a tropical storm by mid-week and approach the state Thursday through Saturday. The track remains uncertain, but the Big Island faces the highest risk of heavy rain and flooding, especially in the Hilo and Puna areas. Summit winds could exceed 70 mph late in the week. Check forecasts daily as the situation develops.

Leeward snorkeling and beach time work well through Tuesday. Save summit drives and windward hikes for today or tomorrow, and avoid offshore water sports and high elevations Thursday through Saturday.

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Trades are steady now with scattered showers on the windward side and ridges; the leeward coast stays mostly dry. Through Tuesday it stays breezy with rough seas around Maui and the Big Island, where a Small Craft Advisory is in effect through Tuesday evening.

A tropical disturbance southeast of the islands is likely to become a tropical storm by mid-week and approach the state Thursday through Saturday. The exact track is uncertain. Winds will increase across the eastern islands late this week, with potential for summit gusts over 70 mph on Maui and the Big Island if the storm intensifies.

Get your beach and snorkel time in today and tomorrow on the leeward coast. Avoid summit hikes and offshore water sports Thursday through Saturday as conditions deteriorate. The track could shift significantly—check updates daily.

Created with AI from the official NWS forecast discussion · verify with NWS before heading out

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Weather data by Open-Meteo.com

Listen to Hawaii — Free Audio Guides

Hapuna Beach, Big Island: Parking, Snorkeling & Tips (2026)

Kona Coast Kekaha Kai State Park Information | Hawaii Travel Guide

Manini'owali Beach in Kua Bay Information & More

Makalawena Beach Information, Photos, & More

Mauna Kea Beach (Kauna'oa Bay), Big Island: Access & Tips (2026)

Green Sand Beach Hawaii: Papakolea on Big Island (How to Visit)

Puako Bay Information & More

Black Sand Beach Hawaii: Punaluu & More on the Big Island

Spencer Beach Park, Big Island: Calm Swimming, Camping & Tips (2026)

Pololu Valley Awini Trail Information & More

Chain of Craters Road, Big Island: Stops, Lava & Tips (2026)

Crater Rim Drive Information, Photos & More | Big Island Hawaii

Four Mile Scenic Route Information, Photos & More

Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden Information

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: Fees, Lava Status & Visit Tips

Hiilawe Falls Information, Photos & More

Hulihee Palace Information, Photos & More

Imiloa Astronomy Center of Hawaii Information

Kealakekua Bay Information, Photos & More

Kipuka Puaulu Bird Park Information, Photos & More

Mauna Kea, Big Island: Stargazing, Summit Drive & Visitor Guide (2026)

Pe'e Pe'e Falls Information, Photos & More

Pololu Valley Overlook Information, Photos & More

Puuhonua o Honaunau Historical Park Information

Rainbow Falls State Park Information & More

Ka Lae (South Point), Hawaii: The Southernmost Tip of the U.S.

Nahuku Thurston Lava Tube Information & More

Umauma Falls Information, Photos & More

Waipio Valley, Big Island: Lookout, Tours & Access (2026)

Anini Beach Information, Tips & More | Kauai Hawaii

Hanakapiai Beach Information, Safety & Photos

Hanalei Bay, Kauai: Beach Guide, Swimming & Tips (2026)

Hanalei Bay, Kauai: Beach Guide, Parking & Tips (2026)

Kee Beach Information, Tips & More

Makua (Tunnels) Beach Information, Tips & More

Pali Ke Kua (Hideaways) Beach Information & More

Poipu Beach Information, Tips & More

Polihale Beach Information, Tips & More

Shipwreck Beach, Kauai: Cliff Jumping, Hiking & Tips (2026)

Waimea Canyon Trail, Kauai: Cliff Trail, Canyon Trail & Tips (2026)

The Hanakapiai Falls Trail Information, Safety & Photos

Kalalau Trail, Kauai: Permits, Difficulty & Guide (2026)

Kokee & Waimea State Park Hiking Trails Information

Kuilau Ridge Trail, Kauai: Easy Hike with Mountain Views (2026)

Makaleha Falls Hike, Kauai: Trail Guide, Difficulty & Tips (2026)

Sleeping Giant Nounou Mountain East Trail Information

Haena State Park Information, Rules & More

Kalalau Lookout Information, Safety & Photos

Kalihiwai Falls Information, Directions & More

Kilauea Point Lighthouse & National Wildlife Refuge on Kauai

Kokee State Park and Museum Information

Opaekaa Falls Information, History & More

Puu o Kila Lookout and Overlook Information

Queens Bath Information, Photos & More

Spouting Horn Information, Directions & More

Secret Falls (Uluwehi Falls), Kauai: Kayak, Hike & Swim Guide (2026)

Waikapalae Wet Cave Information, Directions & More

Wailua Falls, Kauai: How to Visit, Photos & Tips (2026)

Waimea Canyon Kauai: Drive, Lookouts, Fees & Hikes

Waipoo Falls Information, Photos & More

Road to Hāna Tours on Maui — 2026 Operator Comparison

Ahihi Kina'u Natural Area Reserve Information & More

Big Beach (Oneloa or Makena) Information & More

Black Sand Beach Maui: Honokalani at Waianapanapa State Park

Hamoa Beach Information, Photos & More

Hookipa Beach Park Information, Photos & More

Kaanapali Beach, Maui: Resorts, Snorkeling & Tips (2026)

Information for Kamaole Beach Park I, II, & III

Kapalua Bay Beach, Maui: Snorkeling, Parking & Tips (2026)

Napili Bay Beach, Maui: Snorkeling, Parking & Tips (2026)

Oneloa (Ironwoods) Beach Information & More

Oneuli Black Sand Beach Information & Directions

Information for Turtle Town at Maluaka Beach

Wailea Beach, Maui: Swimming, Snorkeling & Resort Access (2026)

Pipiwai Trail Information, Photos & More | Maui Hawaii

Sliding Sands Trail Information, Photos & More | Maui Hawaii

Waihee Ridge Hiking Trail Information & More | Maui Hawaii

Dragon's Teeth Information, Photos & More | Maui Hawaii

Haleakala National Park: Sunrise, Fees & Visit Tips