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John C. Derrick07-12-2026

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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.

953 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

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

0:54Mele · 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

Blog & 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

0:53Mele · Kani

Article

6 Things To Do & See on Oahu for Adventure Seekers

0:50Mele · Kani

Article

Alan Wong's Is Back. Hawaii's Most Celebrated Chef Returns at The Kahala.

0:41Mele · Kani

Article

Watching the Aloha Classic at Hoʻokipa: A Visitor's Guide

1:03Mele · Kani

Article

Aloha Festivals 2026: Oʻahu & Maui Nui Guide

0:30Mele · Kani

Article

Best Acai Bowls in Hawaiʻi: Where to Find Them on Every Island

0:32Mele · Kani

Article

Best Adventure Activities in Hawaiʻi, Ranked

0:49Mele · Kani

Article

Best Books & Podcasts to Read Before Your Hawaiʻi Trip

0:25Mele · Kani

Article

Best Botanical Gardens in Hawaiʻi: 13 Gardens Worth Your Time (and What They Cost)

0:49Mele · Kani

Article

Best Cocktail Bars & Tiki Lounges in Hawaiʻi

1:01Mele · Kani

Article

Best Coffee Farms & Tours in Hawaiʻi

1:04Mele · Kani

Article

Best Haupia Pie in Hawaii: Where to Find It on Every Island

1:02Mele · 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

4:22Mele · Kani

Recipe

Andagi Recipe — How to Make Okinawan Hawaiian Donuts at Home

3:37Mele · Kani

Recipe

Anpan Recipe — Hawaii's Japanese Bakery Sweet Bean Bun

6:37Mele · Kani

Recipe

Awa

4:35Mele · Kani

Recipe

Banana Macadamia Nut Pancakes Recipe

4:40Mele · Kani

Recipe

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

5:46Mele · Kani

Recipe

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

4:06Mele · Kani

RecipeOʻahu

Blue Hawaii Cocktail Recipe — The Original Waikiki Formula

3:44Mele · Kani

Recipe

Hawaiian Butter Mochi Recipe — The Coconut-Butter Bake

4:43Mele · Kani

Recipe

Chantilly Cake Recipe — Hawaii's Chocolate Bakery Classic

6:24Mele · Kani

Recipe

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

4:50Mele · Kani

Recipe

Chi Chi Recipe — Hawaii's Vodka Pina Colada

3:21Mele · Kani

Hawaiʻi Weather Forecast

Today’s Weather Brief · Audio · ~45s

Updated 2026-07-24T20:04:05.551Z

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Trade winds are strong right now, with high surf hitting the south shore today. Windward areas are seeing frequent showers through the weekend.

South-facing beaches have dangerous surf today through Sunday—stay out of the water unless you're an experienced swimmer. East-facing shores will build rough water by Sunday or Monday. The bigger picture is a tropical system, Fausto, heading our way. It's weakening but should arrive near the islands by Tuesday or Wednesday as a tropical storm or weaker system, bringing strong winds, rough seas, and heavy rain. The exact track is still uncertain, so check the forecast daily.

Get your beach time and water activities in today through early next week on the leeward side, where conditions stay calmer. Be ready to shift plans by midweek when conditions turn rough.

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Windy conditions across Maui right now, with trade winds gusting strong. South-facing shores have high surf today and will see another big swell Saturday and Sunday—the water's dangerous unless you're an experienced ocean swimmer.

Through the weekend, windward areas will get frequent showers while trade winds stay gusty. The bigger picture arrives midweek: Hurricane Fausto is weakening as it moves toward the islands and should reach Maui as a tropical storm or weaker system Tuesday or Wednesday. That'll bring rough seas, strong winds, and heavy rain. Track and timing are still uncertain, so check updates daily.

Hit the leeward beaches and snorkel south Maui coasts today through early next week, but stay out of windward and south-facing waters through Sunday.

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Windy conditions dominate right now with strong trade winds pushing across the island. South-facing shores have high surf today—dangerous water if you're not an experienced swimmer.

Through the weekend, those south shores see another big swell Saturday and Sunday, and east-facing shores will build dangerous conditions by Sunday or Monday. Windward areas get frequent showers. A tropical system—the remnants of Hurricane Fausto—is weakening and headed toward the islands as a tropical storm or weaker system by Tuesday or Wednesday, bringing rough seas, strong winds, and heavy rain midweek. Timing and track are still uncertain, so check updates daily.

Leeward beaches on the Kona side stay your best bet today through early next week, but avoid the water on the windward and south shores through Sunday.

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Strong trade winds are pushing showers across windward areas through the weekend. On Kauaʻi, expect frequent showers on the windward side.

High surf is running on south-facing shores today and will build again Saturday and Sunday—stay out of the water unless you're an experienced swimmer. East-facing shores will also see dangerous swell by Sunday or Monday. Hurricane Fausto is weakening as it moves toward Hawaii. By Tuesday or Wednesday it should reach the islands as a tropical storm or weaker system, bringing rough seas, strong winds, and heavy rain. Track and timing are still uncertain, so check updates daily through midweek.

Beach time on leeward shores works through early next week. Plan water activities for today, but be ready to shift if Fausto's track becomes clearer—conditions will deteriorate by midweek.

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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