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Before you start planning your summer trip to Hawaiʻi Island, check out our recommendations for the season, new restaurants, upcoming festivals, hotel promotions and more.
Summer on Hawaiʻi Island brings fourth of July parties, celebrity chef BBQs and sunrise canoe paddles. It's an ideal time to visit if you want to swim with manta rays, hike Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, take a boat ride to the Captain Cook Monument or drive the Hāmākua Coast. Letter from the editor...
Hawaiʻi Island Summer Guide 2026: Top Experiences
Hawaiʻi Island Summer Guide 2026: What's New
Hawaiʻi Island Summer Guide 2026: Plan Your Trip
