What is the most popular island in Hawaii for tourism and why?

Oahu is the most visited of all the Hawaiian islands, at nearly 4.7 million visitors annually. Oahu is primarily defined by the state capital of Honolulu, as well as Pearl Harbor and the famous beach known as Waikiki. These areas attract tourists by the thousands daily. read more

The island I was told is the most popular to visit was Maui, when I was planning my visit to Hawaii. It definitely turned out to be a great tourist destination with great food, superb accommodation and filled with activities. However, during our trip we visited 3 more islands - Kauai, Oahu and Big Island. read more

The Big Island of Hawaii is the third most popular choice amongst visitors, with over 1.6 million travelers annually. The vast majority of the Big Island's visitors stay in the Kailua-Kona area with its fantastic weather, abundant shopping, and vast array of dining options. read more

The most popular Big Island attractions include visiting volcanoes Kilauea and Mauna Kea, where the weather can be chilly to downright freezing. There are lots of sites to see at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park (HVNP), a must-see on the Big Island. read more