Kahoʻolawe

Kahoolawe is the smallest of the Hawaiian Islands' eight major volcanic islands. Kahoolawe is around seven miles (11 km) southwest of Maui and also southeast of Lanai, and it is 11 mi (18 km) long by 6.0 mi (9.7 km) wide, with a total land area of 44.97 sq mi (116.47 km2). The highest point of Kahoolawe is the crater of Lua Makika at the peak of Puu Moaulanui, which is approximately 1,477 feet (450 m) above sea level. Kahoolawe is relatively dry since the island's low height does not create much orographic precipitation from the northeastern trade winds, and the island is positioned in the rain shadow of eastern Maui's 10,023-foot (3,055-meter) volcano, Haleakal.

Kahoolawe was a spot where skilled navigators were taught to play the most essential role in early Pacific migrations, and it has become a cornerstone place for Hawaiian culture restoration. The Kahoolawe Island Reserve was established by the Hawaii State Legislature to restore and manage the island and its surrounding seas. Kahoolawe is now only used for native Hawaiian cultural, spiritual, and subsistence purposes.

Location: the United States
Best time to visit: October, June, and then April
Price: $3,021 per person
Ranking: #7 Best Hawaiian Island
Rating: 4.4/5.0, 36 Google reviews
Website: https://kahoolawe.hawaii.gov/