Below I’ll give you my selections for the best Hawaii Travel books by a few categories. I will cover these and other great books more in depth later.
- Fodor’s Essential Hawaii (Full-color Travel Guide) (2018)
- DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Hawaii (2017)
- Oahu Revealed: The Ultimate Guide to Honolulu, Waikiki & Beyond (2018)
- Frommer’s Hawaii 2019 (Complete Guides) (2018)
- Fodor’s Big Island of Hawaii (Full-color Travel Guide) (2018)
- Hawaii The Big Island Revealed: The Ultimate Guidebook (2019)
- Fodor’s Oahu: with Honolulu, Waikiki & the North Shore (Full-color Travel Guide) (2018)
- Lonely Planet Hawaii the Big Island (Travel Guide) (2017)
- Maui Revealed: The Ultimate Guidebook (2018)
- The Ultimate Kauai Guidebook: Kauai Revealed (Ultimate Guidebook) (2019)
- Moon Hawaii (Travel Guide) (2017)
- Lonely Planet Honolulu Waikiki & Oahu (Travel Guide) (2017)
Fodor’s Essential Hawaii (Full-color Travel Guide) (2018)
Hawaii overflows with natural beauty, from its soft sand beaches to its dramatic volcanic cliffs. The islands’ offerings, from urban Honolulu in Oahu to the luxe resorts of Maui to the natural wonders of Kauai and the Big Island, appeal to all tastes. There’s also much to appreciate about the state’s unique culture and the tradition of aloha that has welcomed millions of visitors over the years.
DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Hawaii (2017)
Packed with culture and activities for travelers to enjoy including beautiful beaches, volcanoes, and insider tips for everywhere from Honolulu to Waikiki. Try local delicacies with our guide to great restaurants and cafes featuring island cuisine, or check out the best restaurants, clubs, and bars.
Oahu Revealed: The Ultimate Guide to Honolulu, Waikiki & Beyond (2018)
The finest guidebook ever written for O’ahu. Now you can plan your best vacation–ever. This all new expanded sixth edition is a candid, humorous guide to everything there is to see and do on the island. Written by the author of the best-selling guides, Maui Revealed, Hawaii The Big Island Revealed and The Ultimate Kauai Guidebook.
Frommer’s Hawaii 2019 (Complete Guides) (2018)
Comprehensive and completely up-to-date, Frommer’s Hawaii 2019 covers all the major Hawaiian islands, and takes you from world-famous beaches to secluded rain-forests and everywhere in between. Frommer’s expert authors―all journalists who specialize in Hawaii―know every inch of the islands and they’re not afraid to tell the truth.
Fodor’s Big Island of Hawaii (Full-color Travel Guide) (2018)
With more than 250 miles of coast, from Kona to Hilo and beyond, the Big Island is lined with beautiful beaches, elegant resorts, coffee farms, waterfalls, and rain forests. It also has history: from Captain Cook’s landing site to the rugged Valley of Kings near Waipio. Above it all, snow-capped Mauna Kea contrasts with fiery Mauna Loa, the centerpiece of popular Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
Hawaii The Big Island Revealed: The Ultimate Guidebook (2019)
The finest guidebook ever written for the Big Island. Now you can plan your best vacation–ever. This all new ninth edition is a candid, humorous guide to everything there is to see and do on the Big Island. Best-selling author and longtime Hawai’i resident, Andrew Doughty, unlocks the secrets of an island so vast and diverse that many visitors never realize all that it has to offer.
Fodor’s Oahu: with Honolulu, Waikiki & the North Shore (Full-color Travel Guide) (2018)
With excellent resorts, beautiful scenery, and extensive opportunities for activities both on the water and on land, Oahu is one of the most favorite Hawaiian islands for travelers. This guide covers all the popular areas of the island, including Honolulu, Waikiki, and the North Shore. Restaurant listings in Fodor’s Oahu highlight the best local favorites for casual dining as well as top resort restaurants.
Lonely Planet Hawaii the Big Island (Travel Guide) (2017)
Lonely Planet: The world’s leading travel guide publisher is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Hike trails through smoking craters at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, stargaze at the clear skies from Mauna Kea, and snorkel in Kealakekua Bay; all with your trusted travel companion.
Maui Revealed: The Ultimate Guidebook (2018)
The finest guidebook ever written for Maui. Now you can plan your best vacation–ever. This all new eighth edition is a candid, humorous guide to everything there is to see and do on the island. Best-selling author and longtime Hawai’i resident, Andrew Doughty, unlocks the secrets of an island so lush and diverse that many visitors never realize all that it has to offer.
The Ultimate Kauai Guidebook: Kauai Revealed (Ultimate Guidebook) (2019)
The finest guidebook ever written for Kaua’i. Now you can plan your best vacation–ever. This all new eleventh edition is a candid, humorous guide to everything there is to see and do on the island. Best-selling author and longtime Hawai’i resident, Andrew Doughty, unlocks the secrets of an island so lush and diverse that many visitors never realize all that it has to offer.
Moon Hawaii (Travel Guide) (2017)
Just visiting one island? Check out Moon Maui, Moon Kaua’i, Moon O’ahu, or Moon Big Island of Hawai’i.
Lonely Planet Honolulu Waikiki & Oahu (Travel Guide) (2017)
Lonely Planet: The world’s leading travel guide publisher is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Catch the sunset at Waikiki Beach, snorkel the turquoise waters of Hanauma Bay, or browse the Bishop Museum’s Hawaiian artefacts; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of destination and begin your journey now!
Best Hawaii Travel Books You Should Read
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DK Eyewitness Hawaii (Travel Guide)
Author(s): DK Eyewitness
ID: 3250483, Publisher: DK Eyewitness Travel, Year: 2022, Size: 229 Mb, Format: epub
Insight Guides Hawaii (Travel Guide eBook)
Author(s): Insight Guides
ID: 3300445, Publisher: Insight Guides, Year: 2022, Size: 75 Mb, Format: epub
Lonely Planet Best of Hawaii 2 (Travel Guide)
Author(s): Adam Karlin, Kevin Raub, Luci Yamamoto
ID: 3180173, Publisher: Lonely Planet, Year: 2021, Size: 361 Mb, Format: epub
Please note that this booklist is not final. Some books are really record-breakers according to Los Angeles Times, others are drafted by unknown writers. On top of that, you can always find additional tutorials and courses on Coursera, Udemy or edX, for example. Are there any other relevant links you could recommend? Leave a comment if you have any feedback on the list.