101 Fun and Interesting Hawaii Trivia Questions
Looking for test your knowledge with Hawaii trivia questions?
I lived on the Big Island, Hawaii for a year and learned a lot about this tropical state while I was there.
If you are headed to Hawaii and looking for a way to pass the time en route, I’ve curated 101 trivia questions about Hawaii to keep you entertained.
Questions are sorted out by topic. See how much you know and learn new factoids along the way! You’re sure to come across interesting conversation points with your fellow travel companions.
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1. What is Hawaii’s official state nickname?
2. What is the capital city of Hawaii?
3. How many islands make up the state of Hawaii?
4. What is the state flower of Hawaii?
5. Which state number is Hawaii in the United States?
6. Does Hawaii observe daylight savings?
7. What is the state tree of Hawaii?
8. What is the state bird of Hawaii?
9. Which famous fruit is known as the “king of fruits” in Hawaii?
10. How many official state languages does Hawaii have?
11. What is the state fish of Hawaii?
12. Which island is known as “The Gathering Place”?
13. What is the state gem of Hawaii?
14. What is Hawaii’s state motto?
15. In what year did Hawaii become a U.S. state?
16. Which time zone is Hawaii in?
17. Which Hawaiian island is known as the “Valley Isle”?
18. What is the Hawaiian word for hello?
19. What is the Hawaiian word for goodbye?
20. What is the highest point in Hawaii?
21. Who was the first European explorer to reach the Hawaiian Islands in 1778?
22. What is the official state dance of Hawaii?
23. What is the traditional Hawaiian dish made from raw fish?
24. Which Hawaiian island is known as the “Garden Isle”?
25. Which famous American aviator made the first solo flight from the mainland to Hawaii?
26. Who was Duke Kahanamoku?
27. What is the largest volcano on Earth by volume?
28. What is the name of a string of flowers, nuts, or other objects that are given as cultural gifts to honor people in Hawaii?
29. Which Hawaiian island is known as the “Pineapple Island”?
30. What is the Hawaiian word for a green sea turtle?
31. What is the name of the traditional Hawaiian luau dish cooked in an underground oven?
32. Which U.S. president was born in Hawaii?
33. Which culture introduced the ‘ukulele to the Hawaiians?
34. Which Hawaiian island is known as the “Orchid Island”?
35. What giant sea creature can you night snorkel with on the Big Island?
36. Kilauea’s longest volcanic eruption lasted for how long?
37. What is the name of the massive wave that attract surfers to the North Shore of Oahu during the winter months?
38. What Hawaiian island is home to the historic site of Pearl Harbor?
39. The Hawaiian monarch King David Kalakaua, known for reviving hula, also goes by what name?
40. What is the famous Hawaiian dish that consists of a bowl of rice, topped with a hamburger patty, a fried egg, and brown gravy?
41. What kind of whale migrates from Alaska and spends the winter months in Hawaiian waters?
42. What is the date of the attack on Pearl Harbor?
43. What is the name of the Hawaiian goddess of volcanoes and fire?
44. What is the famous road that winds its way along the northeastern coast of Maui, known for its hairpin turns and stunning views?
45. What is the traditional Hawaiian dish made from taro root and often served as a side dish?
46. Which Hawaiian island is nicknamed the “Friendly Isle”?
47. What is a paniolo?
48. Which Hawaiian island has the stunning Na Pali Coast?
49. What is the name of the world’s largest pineapple plantation?
50. What is the name of the Disney resort located on Oahu?
51. What event significantly impacted the life of Hawaiian surfer Bethany Hamilton, leading to her becoming an inspirational figure in the world of sports and beyond?
52. What song is Israel Kamakawiwo’Ole most famous for?
53. What is known as the “Grand Canyon of the Pacific”?
54. Who united all the Hawaiian islands?
55. What does mahalo mean in Hawaiian?
56. Who was the last reigning monarch of Hawaii before it became a U.S. territory?
57. What is the name of the royal residence of the Hawaiian monarchy, now a historic site in Honolulu?
58. What was the ancient Hawaiian establishment of rules and regulations that provided living in harmony with the land and dictated daily life?
59. What is the name of the Hawaiian checkers game?
60. The TV series “Lost” was filmed on which Hawaiian island?
61. Can you take a ferry between Oahu and the Big Island?
62. What is the popular Hawaiian sweet treat introduced by the Portuguese?
63. Which Hawaiian island can you see from the Big Island?
64. “E komo mai” means what in Hawaiian?
65. Are coconuts indigenous to Hawaii?
66. What are menehune?
67. How many movies did Elvis film in Hawaii?
68. Where in Hawaii is the southernmost point in the United States?
69. What is the name of the beach on Kauai where scenes from “South Pacific” were filmed?
70. What type of game animals are often hunted on Lanai?
71. What is the name of the large volcanic crater located near Waikiki?
72. Over the last century, Waikiki Beach has seen so much erosion that they have had to import sand to restore the beach. Where have they sourced their sand?
73. What is the name of the famous and only luxury resort on Lanai?
74. What famous American aviator is buried on Maui?
75. What six island cultures are represented at the Polynesian Cultural Center?
76. What is a’a?
77. Lost, Jurassic Park, George of the Jungle, Mighty Joe Young, Jumanji – Welcome to the Jungle, and Fifty First Dates are just some of the films shot at which privately owned location on Oahu?
78. What is the date of the devastating tsunami that hit Hilo and killed 158 people?
79. What is the name of the dormant volcano and the highest peak on Maui?
80. In Hawaiian geography, what does the term “mauka” typically refer to, and how is it used in directional descriptions?
81. What song did Queen Lili’uokalani famously write?
82. What renowned American author visited Hawaii in 1866?
83. What animal did Captain George Vancouver gift to King Kamehameha I?
84. What popular Hawaiian treat is made by shaving a block of ice and then drizzling it with colorful fruit syrups, often topped with condensed milk?
85. What natural optical phenomenon often occurs at sunset due to Hawaii’s clear horizon?
86. Forgetting Sarah Marshall was filmed at which Hawaiian hotel resort?
87. When was the giant banyan tree in Lahaina planted?
88. What famous triathlon event is held in Kona?
89. What is the oldest city in the Hawaiian island chain?
90. Which crop became a major industry in Hawaii during the 19th and 20th centuries?
91. What is the rainiest island in Hawaii?
92. How many active volcanoes does Hawaii have?
93. Papakōlea Beach is one of how many green beaches in the world?
94. Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park is also known as what?
95. What are the two national parks in Hawaii?
96. What is the second largest Hawaii Island?
97. Lilo and Stitch is set on which Hawaiian island?
98. Which endangered species of seal is native to Hawaii?
99. What is another word for the hang loose hand signal?
100. What is the record amount of snowfall on Mauna Kea?
101. What latitude is Hawaii?
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