The Tiny Offshore Island In Hawaii That Is As Fascinating As It Is Beautiful
Megan Shute
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Hawaii is comprised of eight major islands, several small islets, and numerous atolls extending approximately 1,500 miles across the Pacific Ocean. Besides the major Hawaiian Islands, all of these islands, islets, and atolls are uninhabited, and many of them are unnamed and impossible to visit. Today, we’re heading to one of the most unique islets around: a stunning little gem found off the coast of windward Oahu that is not only illegal to visit without permission from the Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources, but has quite the fascinating history and is a designated State Seabird Sanctuary. Let’s check out the elusive Rabbit Island in Hawaii, shall we?
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Tell us, don’t you love learning about the history behind the most iconic of Hawaii’s offshore islets?
Just a few miles away from Rabbit Island, you’ll find the Mokulua Islands, a pair of islands in Hawaii that are not only downright dreamy but are easily accessible via kayak.
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Rabbit Island in Hawaii
What's the most beautiful island in Hawaii?
Rabbit Island is a total hidden gem island in Hawaii, but it's certainly not the only glorious isle worth exploring! In fact, with so many fantastic islands to explore, planning a trip to Hawaii, or even just a weekend getaway to a neighboring island, can be difficult – especially on a tight schedule and budget. In reality, it would take years to explore everything just one Hawaiian Island has to explore, but unfortunately, most of us only have time for the highlights. Luckily, we’ve got you covered with the top three experiences on each Hawaiian Island, from the large Hawaii Island to the small isle of Lanai.
Personally, we adore the Hawaiian island of Oahu, which is home to breathtaking places like Kailua Beach Park, as well as historic sites like Pearl Harbor and Diamond Head State Monument.
On Kauai, Waimea Canyon will absolutely take your breath away; often referred to as the “Grand Canyon of the Pacific,” Waimea Canyon is certainly a thing of immense beauty. At 10 miles long, a mile wide and approximately 3,600 feet deep, it is home to plants and trees of all shapes and sizes – giving it a more dynamic landscape than its more famous canyon cousin. For anyone planning to visit this natural wonder, we urge you to consider exploring the neighboring Koke’e State Park for some less interrupted views of the canyon. Of course, this Hawaii island is also home to the glorious Na Pali Coast, a place that truly belongs on every single person's bucket list!