The view of the Honolulu skyline from Punch Bowl is amazing.
mainland American RVs. Many Hawaiian roads are narrow and winding with two-way traffic. Super-sized vehicles are simply not driver friendly. Unfortunately, a Hawaiian ferry system allowing easy vehicle transport between islands is not operational now. What a boom a reliable flotilla of inter-island ferries would be for RVers visiting Hawaii! You can secure Hawaiian RVs from established companies with campervan fleets or you can rent camping-friendly or retro-fitted all-terrain sports vehicles from private owners. If you are hopping from island to island, you will probably settle on a combination of both options—a hybrid approach. Either way, you must rent separate recreational vehicles for each island you plan to visit or opt for alternative lodgings. Select Hawaiian RV rentals come with parking privileges included or specific site suggestions in various locales. These are valuable advantages when locations are favorable. So ask strategic questions, inquire about provisions included with rentals, and gather pertinent facts about local campsites before you confirm each RV reservation. Renting Hawaiian RVs Helpful websites to visit when searching for your best matches in Hawaiian camper rentals are www.outdoorsy.com, www.rvshare.com, www. campervanHawaii.com, www.northshorevans. com, www.mauicamperescapes.com, www. mauicamperandvanrentals.com and www. booking.com. To maximize your trip’s potential, ask rental agents and local private owners for helpful tips about where and how to camp
on their home islands. They will probably be your best sources for spot-on campground recommendations, as well as cautionary tales. Where to Camp on the Islands If you decide to try tent camping on Oahu, Hoomaluhia Botanical Garden (www.honolulu. gov/parks/beach-parks/camping), Malaekahana Bay State Recreation Area, and Kahana Bay Beach Park (check for both sites at https:// camping.ehawaii.gov/camping) are relatively well-equipped campgrounds in lovely locations. Hoomaluhia (just a 30-minute drive from Honolulu near Kaneohe) offers a lakeside setting with gorgeous tropical gardens and walking trails. Beachfront Malaekahana (near Kahuku on Oahu’s North Shore) is within easy swimming distance of Goat Island, a popular sea creature sanctuary. Kahana Bay’s sandy beach was one of our favorite tenting spots when we camped on Oahu’s coast back in 1978 and it was still a remarkable locale in 2023. Camping days are strictly limited at all three locations, so reserve your stay in advance. For an up-to-date list of open campgrounds in and around Honolulu, check out www.honolulu.gov/parks/beach- parks/camping.
Seal sightings on Hawaiian beaches are so special.
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