Waikane Store is a family-owned gem located along Kamehameha Highway, about a mile away from the Waiahole Poi Factory.

Escape the tourists and mingle with Hawaiians on the lesser-known island of Molokai or in rural Upcountry Maui.

To get the most out of that dream Aloha State adventure, make plans to visit these gorgeous Hawaiian towns that offer a deeper understanding of island life.