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Street View says "Aloha" from Hawaii
June 19, 2012
[Cross-posted from the
Official Google Blog
]
Before joining Google, I lived in Hawaii for several years. Now, one look at a photo of palm trees swaying in front of an impossibly blue-green ocean transports me back to the islands—relaxing on the beach and listening to the sound of waves crashing on the shore. If one photo can do that for you, how would you feel if you had access to millions of them?
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The Kohala coast on the Big Island of Hawaii
Our newly expanded Street View coverage of Hawaii’s six major islands enables you to take a virtual vacation to paradise. Explore panoramic imagery of
local beach parks
,
tropical rainforests
,
volcanic lava fields
,
oceanfront resorts
and more. Can you feel the ocean breeze yet? Now let's do some digital island-hopping...
Oahu
We begin our island adventure on Oahu, home to the capital city of Honolulu and a number of popular destinations. This island has something for everyone, from the top surfing locations of
Waikiki Beach
and
Waimea Bay
, to the
USS Arizona Memorial Museum
and
Iolani Palace
for history buffs, to the home of the NFL Pro Bowl at
Aloha Stadium
. Fans of the TV shows “Lost” and “Hawaii Five-0” or movies like “Jurassic Park” will love looking around for filming locations at
Kualoa Ranch
.
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Kualoa Ranch on the island of Oahu
Maui
Hopping over to Maui, we can sunbathe at oceanfront resorts in
Ka’anapali
, hit the links on challenging
golf courses
in Kapalua and learn the hula at the famous
Old Lahaina Luau
. One of my favorite memories of Maui is driving along the scenic “
Road to Hana
” with my friends, an experience I can now relive with Street View.
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The “Road to Hana” on the island of Maui
Big Island
We now fly over to the island of Hawaii, also known as the Big Island, where we visit one of the most active volcanoes in the world at
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
. We check out the scene in the funky seaside town of
Kailua-Kona
, explore
tropical gardens
in Hilo, and climb above the clouds on
Mauna Kea
. We end our Big Island sojourn with a little oceanside relaxation at the luxurious resorts in
Waikaloa
,
Kamuela
or
Hualalai
.
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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on the Big Island
Molokai
Over on Molokai, people enjoy the quiet life. With no buildings taller than a coconut tree and not a
traffic light to be seen
, miles of untouched shorelines and excellent outdoor activities will help you leave the modern world behind.
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The untouched coastlines of Molokai
Kauai
Now let’s jump to the incomparable Kauai, with its jaw-dropping landscapes around every turn. Whether you’re staying in
Poipu
or
Hanalei
, be sure to visit
Waimea Canyon
, which Mark Twain called the “Grand Canyon of the Pacific”. You might also enjoy a leisurely stroll along the coast at
Lydgate State Park
.
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Waimea Canyon on the island of Kauai
Lanai
Our virtual tour of Hawaii comes to an end on the romantic, tiny island of Lanai, the “pineapple island.” This island has so many memories for me, from the day I proposed to my wife (
a few hundred feet from here
) to the morning we spent swimming with dolphins in
Hulopoe Bay
. I can’t wait to go back again!
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An upcountry retreat on the romantic island of Lanai.
We hope this little taste of Hawaii will inspire you to use Street View the next time you're planning a vacation—whether you’re taking a trip around the block, across the world or just down memory lane. Check out a more complete list of Street View’s off-the-road locations in Hawaii
here
or visit our Scenic Hawaii collection in the
Street View gallery
.
Street View car at Kualoa Ranch on the windward coast of Oahu.
Aloha!
Posted by Evan Rapoport, Product Manager, Street View
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