Customer Reviews (26)

Hawaiin Map - want to exchange
The description of this map was not clear and I would never have ordered it had I known that.I would like to exchange it, but, don't know how to do that.

Fine if you get others with it to fill in the blanks
This map is fine if you need a wide-shot of the island, but if you want to really explore and want a map with every conceivable attraction/waypoint marked, you should buy The Ready Mapbook of West Hawaii and The Ready Mapbook of East Hawaii (depending on where you plan to spend most of your time). These mapbooks were indispensable to us.

Best map of the Big Island
We go to Kona every other year and I never, repeat never go there without the most updated version of this map.The detail is essential sometimes to find those hard to find, yet gloriously perfect attractions.It has been the difference between making a five minute hike from a little known, local trail; and a half-hour kahole-buster hike from the more notable access points.

Don't leave home without it
I always study a map before I go anywhere.This one is very detailed and shows the elevations.Combined with the guidebook Hawaii the Big Island Trailblazer I was all set for hiking.My advice is study both before you go.There's alot of country to enjoy and I had no trouble locating the bays, lagoons and beaches.Hawaii The Big Island Trailblazer: Where to hike, snorkel, surf, bike, drive

Map of Hawaii: The Big Island
Great reference tool affording great detail in order to find all the hard to get to areas ... Read more

Customer Reviews (1)

Don't waste your money on this one
I was planning a trip to Kauai and purchased a copy of Rand McNally's Hawaii: State Map. I found the map to not suit my needs for details. It basically shows an aerial view of the Hawaiian Islands with just enough detail to give you the basics. The map of Kauai on this map is a tiny 6" x 5" where one inch equals 6.25 miles. The main island on the map is 10" x 12" with one inch equal to 9.0 miles.The map just does not show enough details. I found a much more detailed map of Kauai that can be ordered from University of Hawaii Press. It is titled Map of Kauai. They sell maps of the other islands too but I didn't order them to be able to comment on them. If they are as excellent as the Map of Kauai then you can't go wrong.

Ed ... Read more

Product Description
Streetwise Hawaii Map - Laminated State Road Map of Hawaii - Folding pocket size travel map

This map covers the following areas:
Oahu Map 1:290,000
Downtown Honolulu & Waikiki Map 1:23,000
Hawaii Map 1:750,000
Maui Map 1:350,000
Molokai Map 1:380,000
Kauai Map 1:320,000
Kailua-Kona Map 1:34,000
Hilo Map 1:75,000
Hawaiian Islands Map 1:8,300,000
Kahului Map 1:90,000

Aloha! Hello from Hawaii. Here you’ll encounter some of the most unique geography in the United States. While it has only been a state a relatively short time, Hawaii has always been a premier vacation destination. Why? The pineapples, the sugar, the spices, and all of the other agriculture serve as the backbone to this island chain, but there is so much more.

Hawaii exemplifies all that is exotic; palm fringed beaches, molten lava cascading into the sea and rain forests so dense that they rank as some of the wettest places on the planet. From the main island, to Maui to Kauai, Hawaii has enough sights and sounds to give a serious traveler a lifetime of memories.

This island paradise has something for everyone: surfers, hikers, swimmers, scuba divers, geological enthusiasts and professional beach potatoes.

The STREETWISE® Hawaii Map has each island mapped, along with a detailed inset of Honolulu, fully indexed with sites, hotels, parks, scenic drives and more.

Our pocket size map of Hawaii is laminated for durability and accordion folding for effortless use. The STREETWISE® Hawaii map is one of many detailed and easy-to-read city street maps designed and published by STREETWISE®. Buy your STREETWISE® Hawaii map today and you too can navigate the Hawaiian Islands like a native. For a larger selection of our detailed travel maps simply type STREETWISE MAPS into the Amazon search bar. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (5)

Great maps
As usual, we find the Streewise maps to be a big help in both trip planning as well as touring.

Love these maps
Best thing is that it is laminated and doesn't tear like the paper maps.I have used these maps before.While they do not do tiny street by tiny street they can get you in a general area that you can navigate quite easily.I use sharpies to write on them and erase with hairspray when I am done or ready for the next day.I always try to get one for my trips.I now haven quite a collection of them.

GABHI
These maps are great and I am ready to drive around Hawaii.Easy to read, easy to fold and will not tear.

Excellent compact map
This provides small scale road maps of the main Hawaiian islands (Hawaii, Kauai, Maui, Molokai and Oahu), plus a detailed street map of downtown Honolulu and Waikiki.

It's big advantage is that it is compact (8.5 x 4 in) and very easy to open out for quick navigation checks.I found it very helpful for street-level navigation around Honolulu and for the major roads on Oahu and Big Island.

It doesn't aim to cover all the smaller roads.But what it does, it does well.

Decent Map
This was a decent map. In general, it's handy to have small, hand held laminated maps when you're driving. That said, there were other, more detailed maps in Hawaii that I liked more.I get a map to see how to get myself off of small, obscure roads, so if those roads are not on the map, then the map isn't much help, which was the case with this map. But, if you're planning on staying ON the beaten path, this map will do. ... Read more

Product Description
Lush Hawaii deserves a map that showcases this state's beauty. One of our most visually stunning maps, the Hawaii Physical Map shows all eight of the major islands and includes an inset of the entire chain of reefs stretching nearly 3,000 miles across the central Pacific. In addition to showing all the major land features, the map also shows the Hawaiian Ridge shelves underneath the islands, providing a wonderful perspective on how the islands were formed.
Scale: 1:773,000.
Laminated 35 x 23 inches ... Read more

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Folded road & tourist map of the island of Hawai'i, the "Big Island", at 1:330,000 scale. Places of interest, national parks, and beaches are highlighted.Shaded-relief coloring clearly depicts topography. Insets include Hilo, Waimea, Kapa'au, Honoka'a, Kailua-Kona, Keauhou, Captain Cook, and Volcanoes National Park. Legend in English, French and German.Other titles in Nelles Hawaii series: Hawaiian Islands and Islands of Kaua'i, Maui, O'ahu. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (1)

excellent map
Used this map constantly while driving all over the Big Island. I also purchased the Delorme Atlas and Gazetteer, but found myself always coming back to the Nelles for readability. ... Read more

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This book will take you where few people go—to active volcanoes, lush valleys, cascading waterfalls, secluded beaches, and windswept ridges and sea cliffs. Written in the same style and format as the successful The Hikers Guide to O‘ahu, this detailed, fully illustrated guide highlights ten of the best backpacking trips on the Big Island, Kaua‘i, Maui, and O‘ahu. Even those with years of experience hiking in the islands will find The Backpackers Guide full of useful information. Additional notes on the plants, birds, geology, history, and legends of each area make this volume Hawai‘i's most complete backpacking guide. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (4)

Have Taken Book, and Have Travelled! :)
I have taken this book (or photocopies of relavant information) on all my backpackings throughout the Hawaiian islands.This includes hikes and backpackings on Oahu, Kauai, Maui, and Hawaii and have hiked in parks such as Kokee, Kalalau, Haleakala, and Hawaii Volcanoes National Parks.Fabulous information regarding trail routes, how to get to the trailheads, and what permit and important information any experienced backpacker needs to know.I've led backpacking groups, too, with this information.Stuart Ball has been there and knows his stuff.Highly recommended by the Backyard Oahu website!!

Good trail descriptions, unexpectedly poor maps
I tried to like this book.But the more I tried, the more disappointed I was.

I've gone back and forth with myself over whether this book ought to describe more trails.After all, ten backpacking trips, four of which arein Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, seemsa bit spare.I decided not togive this book a lower rating since I did buy it because it says"backpackers" in the title, and looking at other guide books andmaps has convinced me that there are probably a limited number of multi-daytrips available on the islands.Nonetheless, you should keep in mind thatit's a bit thin for its price tag.Looking at similarly priced titles onmy bookshelf, I would expect twice as many trips and more descriptions ofbranch trails and day hikes beyond the destination campsites.

The traildescriptions themselves are good.The overviews are enjoyable and includemajor landmarks along the way.The overviews are then followed by overlydetailed route descriptions.They go so far as to tell you to "Pass amango tree on the right," and they count the number of switchbacks youascend or descend.This is useful for unmarked or unmaintained trails,such as the dayhike to Pu'u 'O'o, but unnecessary filler for many of theother trails.

Most disappointing were the maps.The book hasisland-level locator maps that show you the general area each trip can befound.But there are no overview maps to give you a feel for what eachtrip looks like from start to finish.And the detail maps are themselvesproblematic.They have no color coding, so the reader is left to deciphera map showing gray text on top of gray topographical features on top ofgray contour lines.And like a AAA trip planner, the maps are oriented sothat the trail runs up-and-down the page without regard for the cardinaldirections.For the Mauna Loa trip, North rotates over four maps from thebottom left of the page to the top of the page.

The book's one savinggrace is it's photography.16 pages of beautiful pictures will help youdecide which trails appeal to you.Halape, on the beach in HawaiiVolcanoes National Park, looks like heaven on earth.And after looking atthe pictures, I'm pretty sure that I'd like to dayhike the barren Mauna Loaor Haleakala, but I don't want to camp there.

A must-have for Hawaii backpackers.
Anyone thinking of overnight stays in the Hawaii backcountry should have this book.In it is info about getting to the trailhead, negotiating the trail itself, and more.I've used it for trips across Haleakala, to Halape, and up Mauna Loa.Don't leave home without it.[g]

Tell it like it is no bull.... book!
Stuarts description of trails is to the tee.I am an avid hiker amongst the islands and have looked and used several books on hiking Hawaii, and none compare to Stuart's.I hiked Ko'olau Summit Trail in early September, I had Stuart's book to guide me.The book starts the trail off on the La'ie Trail which intersects with the summit trail.In his notes he states that one can hike the trail from Pupukea, but it is very overgrown and muddy.Haa, I thought .I have hiked some overgrown trails in my day, how bad can this be.Let me tell how bad it is!It was just about the worst hike I have ever been on.From Pupukea to the La'ieTrail junction was some of the worst trail conditions I have ever encountered.What little trail there was, was overgrown so badly that it took us two full days (16 hours) to hike approximately 15 miles.Needless to say once we got past the La'ie Trail junction, his book led us effortlessly to the Schofield-Waikane Trail.I actually thougt about going to Kipapa Ridge. whew!If Stuart says its overgrown it is, if he says it is beautiful it is.His book is easy to read, follow, and understand.I would highly recommend both his hiking books over all books covering trails on the Hawaiin Islands ... Read more

Product Description
Atlas of Hawaii - the standard reference work for the State of Hawaii for a decade - has been completely revised and expanded to be as up-to-date as possible and to introduce new subjects.Developed and compiled by the Department of Geography, University of Hawaii at Manoa, each section is written by an expert on the subject.Based on 1980 Census. ... Read more

Product Description
Lush Hawaii deserves a map that showcases this state's beauty. One of our most visually stunning maps, the Hawaii Physical Map shows all eight of the major islands and includes an inset of the entire chain of reefs stretching nearly 3,000 miles across the central Pacific. In addition to showing all the major land features, the map also shows the Hawaiian Ridge shelves underneath the islands, providing a wonderful perspective on how the islands were formed. Scale: 1:773,000. 35 x 23 inches (approx). ... Read more

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This portable, attractive travel guide includes a 64-page insider guide, compass, and PopOut™ maps to help you travel intelligently around O'ahu and Honolulu. This guide highlights the best beaches for sunbathing, swimming, surfing, snorkeling, strolling, and sports, along with main tourist attractions such as museums, art galleries, zoos, and gardens. O'ahu/Honolulu Insideout Guide reviews a range of accommodations, from the palatial to the beachside hut, and covers shopping from exclusive fashion boutiques to specialist surfboarders' shops. Over 50 restaurants specializing in ethnic cuisines (Chinese dim sum to Portuguese pastries), Hawaiian regional cuisine, and vast La'au feasts are featured. A concluding section provides transportation, weather, and regional custom information. Bound in durable, flexible gunmetal-gray and black plastic, with colorful photos throughout, these pocket books stand up to frequent use on-the-go and have tremendous visual appeal. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (7)

A fantastic guide
This is such a fantastic guide to Hawaii, history, ecology, geology, biology. I think the only downside is - it's very large and heavy!!!

Not a good map source
It you are looking for topographic maps or nautical charts or any other useful type of map do not buy this book. It is mainly geographical and social information with maybe a few general maps but nothing of detail. I was disaapointed in the atlas expecting a comprehensive collection of detailed maps of the islands.

Very good reference book
The Atlas of Hawaii is an outstanding reference for anyone interested in Hawaii.Not only does it have maps, but also interesting articles about the natural history of the islands, the people and economy of islands.I was very impressed that just about every topic that is covered has smaller articles that compliment that section (example: the section on agriculture has smaller articles about forestry and sustainable agriculture).I recommend this book to anyone who wants to learn more about Hawaii.

Hawaii Atlas
The subject matter is broad and the graphics are well placed.
However the demographic and statistical data is dated (ten years old) and not reflecting the more recent changes in population and density.

Fantastic summary of all you want to know about Hawaii
This book gives a comprehensive overview on the Island's environments, geology, weather patterns, and history.The book is filled with up-to-date maps of all kinds and color photographs.The book contains statistical information that is difficult to find in any of the other publicationsconcerning the Hawaiian Islands. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (1)

A book of mid-sized roadmaps
This is a collection of maps of the western states with a page size somewhat smaller than a Rand McNally Road Atlas. The R-M is a better set of maps (and cheaper), but the smaller size of this atlas is more convenientto use in the vehicle. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (2)

Not bad
It was useful as a general guide for getting from point to point, but it wasn't detailed enough within cities.

If In Doubt Check The Map
If your wish list includes visiting seldom seen backwaters be sure to get a copy of this University of Hawaii map. It only costs a few bucks and makes a great addition to your travel planning kit. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (6)

awesome
Tons of information about hiking and camping. More info on Oahu than 4 of the books I read before purchasing this. If you like camping, this is the book for you.

Gosh... ......
...Hawaii, like everywhere else has a problem with litter and with homeless people. It also has some of the most amazing and beautiful places you will ever find. Meg may be trying to discourage tourism with this review. Many do. Read this book and visit Hawaii; but please do your part tokeep it beautiful and leave it cleaner.

Homeless persons have little effect on camping in Hawaii
A previous review gives the impression that campgrounds in Hawaii are overrun with homeless people, and therefore are an unattractive place to camp.I consider this review false and misleading. Although there are some homeless people in Hawaii, as in many places, and they do sometimes camp on the state's beaches, they rarely choose to use state or city campgrounds.The reasons for this are that written permits are required at all such campgrounds, all stays are limited to a maximum of 5 days, and state parks charge a fee of $5 per day - something homeless folks cannot afford.There are a few campgrounds where demonstrators (not necessarily homeless) have staged "sit ins," protesting such things as loss of Hawaiian sovereignty, lack of affordable housing, and other social issues.However, if such a situation occurs, a prospective camper will be made aware of it when he applies for a permit, and can choose to go elsewhere

Hawaii has many beautiful campgrounds, both on the ocean and in forested areas.They provide a wonderful, hassle-free outdoor experience for thousands of people every year.It would be a shame to avoid using them based on one inaccurate report. And Camping Hawaii is the perfect reference to insure a great camping vacation anywhere in the islands.

Meg Munro >

Homeless persons have little effect on camping in Hawaii
A previous review gives the impression that campgrounds in Hawaii are overrun with homeless people, and therefore are an unattractive place to camp.I consider this review false and misleading. Although there are some homeless people in Hawaii, as in many places, and they do sometimes camp on the state's beaches, they rarely choose to use state or city campgrounds.The reasons for this are that written permits are required at all such campgrounds, all stays are limited to a maximum of 5 days, and state parks charge a fee of $5 per day - something homeless folks cannot afford.There are a few campgrounds where demonstrators (not necessarily homeless) have staged "sit ins," protesting such things as loss of Hawaiian sovereignty, lack of affordable housing, and other social issues.However, if such a situation occurs, a prospective camper will be made aware of it when he applies for a permit, and can choose to go elsewhere

Hawaii has many beautiful campgrounds, both on the ocean and in forested areas.They provide a wonderful, hassle-free outdoor experience for thousands of people every year.It would be a shame to avoid using them based on one inaccurate report. And Camping Hawaii is the perfect reference to insure a great camping vacation anywhere in the islands.

Meg Munro >

0 stars is actually how i would rate
the author writes about how most camping in hawaii is beautiful pleasant and only at certain beaches has an unpleasant atmosphere

when in reality the truth about camping in Hawaii most campsites are loaded with homeless people who are bringing tons of junk to the campsites to live there afterall it is easy to live for free in a place where it never gets cold

onOahu camping is prohibited on wed and thurs to discourage this but itsstill a scary proposition to camp there.

Hawaii really needs to chargepeople on a per night use fee before camping in paradisewill ever work.

overall this book isa SCAM on the unsuspecting campingtourist.

get a hotel package instead ... Read more

Product Description
Folded road and travel map. Scale 1:150,000. Distinguishes roads ranging from freeways to minor roads (partly surfaced). Legend includes paths/trails, mountain peaks (altitude in feet and meters), National Parks/forest reserves, golf courses, places of interest, ancient sites, beaches, camp sites, hotels/condominiums, Buddhist temples, churches, caves. Includes inset maps of Lahaina, Kihei, Kaunakakai, Kalaupapa, Lana'i City, Wailuku/Kahului, Hana, Ha'iku, Pukalani/Makawao, Kula. ... Read more

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Good Map
This is a very good map.ALthough I have not used it yet, I'm sure it will come in handy. ... Read more

Product Description
Recreational map for scuba divers, snorkelers, kayakers, hikers, bicyclists, boaters, surfers, tourists, and others who love Kauai. Printed on waterproof, tear-resistant, permanently folded paper. Side one shows a map of Kauai. Legend includes principal/secondary roads, dirts roads, trails, points of interest, scuba sites, snorkel sites, kayaking spots. Side two shows a detail of the north shore, south shore, east shore and Lehua. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (10)

Thanks!!
Super fast shipping!!! We can not wait to use this map when we go to Kauai!!!! Aloha!!!!

Durable and waterproof
There has been some concern that this map might not be waterproof.I assure you that it IS waterproof.The "paper" it is printed on is actually a type of very thin plastic, which is why it doesn't fall apart in water, and it is very much rip resistant.The ink Franko uses is also waterproof, so there's no way it can get ruined in the ocean, on boat trips, in sweaty hands, etc.
As a side note, for those people who like the feel of a thick, laminated map, I've seen these laminated too.They are flat like a placemat.Obviously these are also waterproof.

Great map ...
I'm taking this with me on my trip to Kauai.It is a very nice map and shows a lot of detail for snorkling, hiking, etc.

Top Notch the only map you'll need
The map was great for finding all the fun stuff to do on the island. Since Kauai is an island it was great the way it broke down all the beaches, snorkelling, and dive sites. The map was accurate for the mountains and land information. The "Tyvek" material proved very durable even through rainy days. I thought it was expensive at first but after using it for the week it was well worth the money. I don't believe there is a better map available.

great for diving, needs more surf spots
Excellent for snorkeling and diving locations, but sorely lacking on the surf spots. ... Read more

Product Description
Recreational map for scuba divers, snorkelers, kayakers, hikers, bicyclists, boaters, surfers, tourists, and others who love the Big Island. Printed on waterproof, tear-resistant, permanently folded paper. Measures 4.25 x 7" when closed, opens to 14 x 21".

Side 1 shows Franko’s Map of Hawai’i, with an amazing shaded relief depiction of the island as it ascends from the sea to nearly 14,000 feet on Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa.These volcanoes plus the very active Kilauea as well as Hualalai and the inactive Kohala mountains in the very northern panhandle of the Big Island are clearly shown, along with the roads that circumnavigate and cut across the island.Shaded in a gray tone, the major lava flows from the last 200 years are depicted.Various scuba diving and snorkeling sites that are the delight of millions of tourists are noted -- most are along the leeward side from Kawaihae and Kohala, down through the Kona Coast to South Kona.A few dive sites are shown in the Hilo area.Dozens of colorful tropical reef creatures swimming amid the coral reefs are depicted.They include the humuhumunukunukuapua’a, the State fish, plus butterfly fish, surgeonfish, wrasse, unicorn fish, and more. The na’ia, Hawaiian for dolphin, and the kohola, which means whale, are also shown. Side 2 shows Franko’s Map of Hawai’i shows a fantastic view of the whole chain of The Hawaiian Islands, as it stretches hundreds of miles across the middle of the vast Pacific ocean.This side of the map also shows a wonderful close-up of the Kona Coast, with more diving/snorkeling spots, plus locations of many places to see or visit along the coast, such as the Captain Cook monument, golf courses, and resorts.The Hilo area with its many waterfalls and other features is detailed with its major roads and features.No Big Island map could be complete without a detail of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, and specifically the Kilauea Volcano.Lava flows from the last few decades of very active eruptions are shown with their flow dates.This is a fascinating look at America’s literal growth, as acres are added to the Big Island every year. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (5)

Snorkle Directory for Hawail
One of the best presentations on the best snorkling and scuba diving locations on the big Island.
Great for planning your next diving vacation.

Simply The Best
I spent 28 years in the Navy with 9 of them on Oahu and Kauai plus another 20 return visits and alls I can say is Franko's maps of the Hawaiian Islands are the best thing since sliced bread, in fact I found places I didn't even know existed. So if your renting a car and want to find the best beaches and snorkeling spots and other places of interest on any of the Hawaiian Islands do yourself a favor and buy Frank's detailed maps and forget about the useless guide books that Frommers sells.

Amazing dive map
As it's title indicates, this Franko's Map is specifically for scuba divers and snorkelers.It has amazing detail about individual diving sites, sea creatures you would see, tides, etc.There is general information too, but if you are looking for a more casual, things to see and do map, then I suggest purchasing Franko's Guide Map of Hawaii, the Big Island.There are also dive maps and guide maps available for Maui, Kauai, and Oahu.

Hawaii Big Island Diving
If you're going to the Big Island of Hawaii for scuba diving, you'll need this Franko's map.It's excellent!

The Best Dive Maps
I'm not sure the other review of this is fair. Sure it is a dive map, and if that's not what you need, well, fine. But it doesn't mean that the product itself is bad.

Franko's maps are THE best maps for diving and snorkelling, and, contrary to other reviews, are some great general-use maps as well. Roads, dive sites, fish, topography are all displayed in a pleasing way. Attention to detail is apparent in all Franko's maps. These are some of the better examples of cartography available for the sites they cover. Highly recommended! ... Read more