Listen to Hawaii — Free Audio Guides

John C. Derrick 04-25-2026

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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.

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)

0:58Hoku · Honu

PlaceBig Island

Kona coast kekaha kai state park information | hawaii travel guide

1:07Hoku · Honu

PlaceBig Island

Manini'owali beach in kua bay information & more

0:56Hoku · Honu

PlaceBig Island

Makalawena beach information, photos, & more

0:33Hoku · Honu

PlaceBig Island

Mauna kea beach (kauna'oa bay), big island: access & tips (2026)

0:54Hoku · Honu

PlaceBig Island

Green sand beach hawaii: papakolea on big island (how to visit)

0:58Hoku · Honu

PlaceBig Island

Puako bay information & more

1:06Hoku · Honu

PlaceBig Island

Black sand beach hawaii: punaluu & more on the big island

0:50Hoku · Honu

PlaceBig Island

Spencer beach park, big island: calm swimming, camping & tips (2026)

0:40Hoku · Honu

PlaceBig Island

Pololu valley awini trail information & more

0:53Hoku · Honu

PlaceBig Island

Akaka falls state park: trail, hours & tips (big island 2026)

1:07Hoku · Honu

PlaceBig Island

Chain of craters road, big island: stops, lava & tips (2026)

1:08Hoku · Honu

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

0:59Hoku · Honu

Guide

Best time to visit hawaii (2026): cheapest months & weather guide

0:48Hoku · Honu

GuideBig Island

Best time to visit big island hawaii (2026) — weather & tips

1:01Hoku · Honu

GuideBig Island

Where to stay on big island (2026): best areas & hotels

1:18Hoku · Honu

Guide

The hawaiian islands for first timers

0:53Hoku · Honu

Guide

Hawaii's tourism statistics, data & information to know

0:50Hoku · Honu

Guide

Hawaii travel preparedness guide | hawaiian travel advisories

0:47Hoku · Honu

Guide

How much is a trip to hawaii? 2026 cost calculator & budget guide

1:20Hoku · Honu

GuideKauaʻi

Best time to visit kauai (2026) — weather, crowds & prices

0:54Hoku · Honu

GuideKauaʻi

Where to stay on kauai (2026): best areas, hotels & resorts

0:48Hoku · Honu

GuideMaui

Best time to visit maui (2026) — weather, crowds & prices

0:50Hoku · Honu

GuideMaui

Where to stay on maui (2026): best areas, hotels & resorts

0:50Hoku · Honu

Articles

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

Article

Accessible hawaii: wheelchair friendly beaches, trails, and activities by island

0:53Hoku · Honu

Article

6 things to do & see on oahu for adventure seekers

0:50Hoku · Honu

Article

Alan wong's is back. hawaii's most celebrated chef returns at the kahala.

0:41Hoku · Honu

Article

Aloha festivals 2026: oʻahu & maui nui guide to hawaiʻi's 80th anniversary cultural celebration

0:45Hoku · Honu

Article

Best acai bowls in hawaiʻi: where to find them on every island

0:32Hoku · Honu

Article

Best adventure activities in hawaiʻi, ranked

0:49Hoku · Honu

Article

Best books & podcasts to read before your hawaiʻi trip

0:25Hoku · Honu

Article

Best botanical gardens in hawaiʻi: 13 gardens worth your time (and what they cost)

0:49Hoku · Honu

Article

Best cocktail bars & tiki lounges in hawaiʻi

1:01Hoku · Honu

Article

Best coffee farms & tours in hawaiʻi

1:04Hoku · Honu

Article

Best haupia pie in hawaii: where to find it on every island

1:02Hoku · Honu

Article

Best resorts in hawaii for couples

0:28Hoku · Honu

Island Overviews

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

Overview

Hawaii travel guide — best things to do & tips (2026)

1:17Hoku · Honu

OverviewBig Island

Big island hawaii travel guide — beaches & tips (2026)

1:09Hoku · Honu

OverviewKauaʻi

Kauai travel guide — beaches, hikes & attractions (2026)

1:17Hoku · Honu

OverviewMaui

Maui travel guide — beaches, activities & tips (2026)

1:17Hoku · Honu

OverviewOʻahu

Oahu travel guide — things to do, beaches & tips (2026)

1:21Hoku · Honu

Hotels & Resorts

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

HotelBig Island

Aston kona by the sea | big island hotel

0:46Hoku · Honu

HotelBig Island

Aston shores at waikoloa | big island hotel

1:08Hoku · Honu

HotelBig Island

Aston waikoloa colony villas | big island condo/villa

0:43Hoku · Honu

HotelBig Island

Auberge mauna lani | big island hotel

1:05Hoku · Honu

HotelBig Island

Castle halii kai at waikoloa | big island hotel

0:43Hoku · Honu

HotelBig Island

Castle hilo hawaiian hotel | big island hotel

0:47Hoku · Honu

HotelBig Island

Castle kona bali kai resort | big island resort

0:47Hoku · Honu

HotelBig Island

Castle kona reef | big island hotel

0:57Hoku · Honu

HotelBig Island

Castle waimea country lodge | big island hotel

1:03Hoku · Honu

HotelBig Island

Club wyndham kona hawaiian resort | big island resort

0:55Hoku · Honu

HotelBig Island

Club wyndham mauna loa village | big island condo/villa

0:44Hoku · Honu

HotelBig Island

Courtyard king kamehameha's kona beach hotel | big island

0:44Hoku · Honu

Hawaiʻi Weather Forecast

Today’s Weather Brief · AI-voiced · ~45s

Updated 2026-05-26T21:02:34.009Z

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Partly cloudy on the windward side, mostly sunny on the leeward side. Trade winds are strong and will stay that way through Wednesday, bringing passing showers to windward slopes.

Surf builds this weekend—a south swell is coming in and could reach warning levels on south-facing beaches by Saturday and Sunday. Winds ease late Thursday, and you'll see more organized showers Friday through Saturday as a system moves nearby. Small Craft Advisory is up through Wednesday evening, so water's rough if you're thinking about boats.

Stick to leeward beaches and the sunny side through Wednesday. Save your snorkeling for after the weekend swell passes.

0:00 0:46

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Partly cloudy on the windward side, mostly sunny on the leeward side. Strong trade winds are pushing through, so it won't feel humid today.

Breezy conditions hold through Wednesday with scattered showers on the windward slopes. A bigger south swell starts building Friday and reaches warning levels by Saturday and Sunday on south-facing beaches. Winds ease late Thursday, and more organized showers are possible Friday through Saturday. North and west shores peak today before dropping off. Small Craft Advisory stays in effect through Wednesday evening.

Stick to leeward beaches and the sunny side through Wednesday. Save snorkeling and water activities for after the weekend swell passes.

0:00 0:51

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Partly cloudy on the windward side, mostly sunny on the leeward side. Strong trade winds are pushing through, bringing scattered showers to the mountains and some afternoon showers to leeward areas. Low to mid 80s today, dropping to the low to mid 70s tonight.

Winds stay breezy through Wednesday. A south swell is building from a distant storm and will reach warning levels by Saturday and Sunday on south-facing beaches. North and west shores peak Wednesday then ease off. Expect more organized showers late Thursday through Saturday as a weather system moves nearby.

Get to the leeward beaches and sunny spots through Wednesday while conditions are stable. Save snorkeling and water activities for after the weekend swell passes.

0:00 0:55

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Partly cloudy skies on the windward side, mostly sunny on the leeward side. Strong trade winds dominate through Wednesday, keeping the air less humid than usual and pushing temps to the low to mid 80s during the day, dropping to the low to mid 70s at night.

A south swell builds this weekend and reaches warning levels by Saturday and Sunday on south-facing beaches. North and west shores peak at moderate levels Wednesday before easing. Winds ease late Thursday as conditions become more unsettled, with organized showers possible Friday through Saturday. A Small Craft Advisory is in effect through Wednesday evening—boat conditions will be rough.

The leeward beaches and sunny spots stay your best bet through Wednesday. Plan snorkeling and calm-water activities after the weekend swell passes.

AI summary · verify with NWS before heading out

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Oahu microclimate guide → All-island forecast hub →

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

Akaka falls state park: trail, hours & tips (big island 2026)

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 (2026): eruption updates & guide

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: viewpoints, hikes & tips (2026)

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