Pick Your Scenic Drive
Scenic Drives
Name of Drive
Description
Highlights
Where It Begins and Ends
Length In Miles
Website
Saddle Road
asphalt 4×4 path (state rte 200) traverses interior of the big island
also called Ala Mauna
note:most rental car companies wont allow its vehicles on this road
Hilo to Waimea
55
808/961-5797
Kuhio Highway
drive around ne shore of Kauai
tunnels beach
many scenic lookouts
Lihue to Kee Beach outside Haena
40
808/245-3971
Oahu Coastal Loop
beautiful trek along eastern shore
Waimea Bay
Hoomaluhia Botanical Gardens
Koko Head regional park
Honolulu to Waimea Bay
60
877/525-6248
Hanna Road
world class scenic drive on harrowing cliffside
spectacular secluded beaches
town of Hana
waterfall swimming hole at Pua’a Ka’a State Wayside
Lower Paia in Maui to Kipahulu
42 miles but takes all day round trip
808/244-3530
Aloha Loop
loop completely around big island
volcanoes national park
banyan road
nani mau gardens
Hilo to Volcanoes National Park
215
800/648-2441
North Shore Drive
Scenic,less touristy,drive along Rte 83 in Oahu
dole plantation
waimea falls
charming coastal towns
Kaneohe to Haleiwa
33
877/525-6248
Big Islands Northern Coast
quaint coastal towns
akaka falls
cliffs off Laupahoehoe point
Hilo to Honokaa
45
800/648-2441
Hawaii Belt Road
combo of roads (state routes 11,19 & 190) also called Mamalahoa Highway
akaka falls
cliffs off Laupahoehoe point
Hilo to Kailua Kona
150
808/587-6357
Chain of Craters Road
Through Volcanoes National Park
active volcanoes
Kilauea visitors center to Hotel Sea Arch
19
808/985-6000
Interstate H3
Oahu scenic drive also called John A. Burns Highway
Koolau range
several tunnels
Kapolei to marine base on makapu peninsula
27
800/464-2924
Piilani Highway
rugged scenic drive on backside of Hana in Maui
Note: many car rental companies prohibit driving this road
pebble beaches
sea cliffs
From Kula southwest towards Kaupo to Hwy 31 along southern coast
38
808/244-3530