If you are looking for the perfect Hawaii Instagram captions for your photos, then you are in the right place! There are plenty of beautiful vacation captions that match the beauty of the Hawaiian islands. Hawaii is the only U.S. State that is located in the tropics. It is also one of the few States to have been an independent nation.
With this comes a unique history, and culture full of proverbs and sayings about life. It is a melting pot of South East Asian, East Asian and North American cultures. This is in addition to its prominent Indigenous Hawaiian Culture.
It has profound spiritual and religious roots, and a deep connection to the ocean, the natural environment and the elements.
With all of that being said, it is a tropical paradise for all that visit, and everyone who visits leaves a little part of their heart in Hawaii. This post is full of beautiful Hawaiian Instagram captions, as well as quotes from Hawaii and Hawaiian puns.
By the end of this post, you will be sure to find the perfect Hawaii Instagram captions whether you are planning a trip or to match your Hawaiian memories.

The Best Hawaii Instagram Captions
The history of Hawaii may be seen as a story of arrivals. – Susanna Moore
The loveliest fleet of islands that lies anchored in any ocean. – Mark Twain
Hawaii is not a state of mind, but a state of grace. – Paul Theroux
Hawaii is not a state of mind, but a state of grace.
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Hawaii is paradise. It sounds cheesy to say it, but there’s music in the air there. – Bruno Mars
Hula is the language of the heart and, therefore, the heartbeat of the Hawaiian people. – King David Kalakaua
Be the Aloha you wish to see in the world.
The hula is the heartbeat of the Hawaiian people. – King David Kalakaua
Ohana means family, and family means no one gets left behind. – Lilo & Stitch
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A good surfer will not get wet – Hawaiian saying
Nature is where it all begins for the Hawaiians. In fact, they call themselves keiki o ka ‘aina, the “children of the land.”
You dont have to live in Hawaii – or even be Hawaiian – to embrace the Aloha spirit. – Mark Ellman
A Stranger only for a day – Hawaiian saying
All power comes from within – Hawaiian proverb
Ho’i Hou Ke Aloha (Let us fall in love all over again)
Hawaii is still the single most frequent fantasy destination, not because of political stability or conveniences, but because Hawaii seduces the imagination. It’s the perfect postcard – no props, no fillers. – Robert Wintner
Coming to Hawaii is like going from black and white to color. – John Richard Stephens

More Hawaii Quotes for Instagram
By listening, one understands – Hawaiian proverb
For me, the magic of Hawaii comes from the stillness, the sea, the stars. – Joanne Harris
Hawaii is the only place I know where they lay flowers on you while you are alive. – Will Rogers
The Hawaiian people have been from time immemorial lovers of poetry and music, and have been apt in improvising historic poems, songs of love, and chants of worship. – Lydia Kamekeha Lilioukalani
Nature is where it all begins for the Hawaiians. In fact, they call themselves keiki o ka ‘aina, the “children of the land.” – M J Harden
I have always been proud to have been born in Hawaii. – Barack Obama
No one has family in Hawaii. Everyone is family in Hawaii – Richie Norton
Continue to do good, and heaven will come down to you. – Hawaiian proverb
Be the Aloha you wish to see in the world.
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Dip your paddle in and join the effort – Hawaiian Proverb
Never turn your back on the ocean – Hawaiian Proverb
The land is a chief; man is its servent
In my nostrils still lives the breath of flowers that perished twenty years ago. – Mark Twain
Hawaii Puns for Instagram
here are a few funny instagram captions and the best Hawaii puns I could put together! Enjoy!
Oh poi. Are you sure you want to Maui this woman?
Tropic like its hot!
I love Hawaii, but the crowds of tourists there are coconuts!
Here today, gone to Maui.
Waikiki, do you love me?
See ya lei-ter.
Keep palm and carry on!
If you nee to reach me, call me on my shell!
Don’t play poi with me.
Don’t worry, beach happy!
In Hawaii, the volcanos are always int-erupting
Seas the day!
I need vitamin sea
The beach gives me porpoise!
If there’s a will, there’s a wave!
Sea la vie!
I don’t wanna be tide down!
I love you to the shore line and back!
Namast’ay at the beach.
We mermaid for eachother!
Hawaiian Beach Quotes
Life is better in flip flops
Salty hair, don’t care!
Salt in the air. Sand in my hair!
keep calm and beach on!
Salt water heals all wounds.
A cloudy day at the beach is still a day at the beach!
Vacation mode: Activated!
The tans fade, but the memories last a lifetime.
Eat. Beach. Sleep. Repeat.
Lets go somewhere the sun kisses the ocean.
Because there’s nothing more beautiful than the way the ocean refuses to stop kissing the shoreline, no matter how many times it’s sent away. – Sarah Kay
Good times and tan lines!
Sandy toes. Sunkissed nose.
Sand on, stress off.
Memories are made in flip flops.
High tides and good vibes
The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever. – Jacques Yves Cousteau
No words can express, The depth of her contentment, As she walks along the beach. As the waves lap against the shores, They create the rhythm of her life. Balmy breeze kiss, Her sun-bronzed skin, And she wonders… Could there ever be a greater destiny, Than to be born with a love, For the treasures of the sea? Here, she is home. – Suzy Toronto
Every day should be a beach day!
Time wasted at the beach is time well spent!
May you always have a shell in your pocket and sand in your shoes.
For her the ocean was more than a dream, it was a place she needed to visit to find herself. And when she returned to the city, you could see the sun in her eyes, the wind in her hair, and taste the infinite salt in her lips. – Jose Chavez
I’ll have a side of beach with my morning coffee.
The ocean makes me feel really small and it makes me put my whole life into perspective. – Beyonce
Life takes you down many paths, but my favorite ones lead to the beach.
The beach is not always a place, sometimes it’s a feeling.
Want more travel quotes? Check out these Maui Instagram captions, Canada Instagram captions, airplane captions and desert Instagram captions.
Hawaii Travel Resources
If you have been looking for Hawaiian quotes in order to inspire your trip, then you are going to want to keep readin! I have put together some resources for your trip to Hawaii to help make the planning a little bit easier.
Should you rent a car in Hawaii?
First you need to decide whether you want to rent a car or not. Personally I prefer to rent a car from the airport and keep it during our stay. It allows the most amount of flexibility and is especially nice if you have young kids.
You can check prices on rental cars here.
What to Pack for Hawaii?
Packing for the beach is usually the easiest type of packing. But I have put together a few essentials that you do not want to forget on your trip to Hawaii. You can also click the link above to see my complete beach packing list post!
Sunscreen and Lip Balm – You can get sunscreen on every corner of Hawaii but it is a lot more expensive than bringing your own. Also if you have a preference on brand or have kids with sensitive skin, you will want to make sure you have the brand you like. Make sure if it is over 100mls that you put it in your checked luggage. Also make sure you pack reef safe sunscreen! If you want a gret lip balm, I suggest this one available at Sephoa. You can also get it on Amazon here.
Flat Toiletries Bag – If you are like me, you have packed your suitcase perfectly, only to realize that your round toiletries bag is not going to fit. With this lay flat toiletries bag, you can easily stand up your suitcase and slide it on top! at only 2 inches wide, it will almost always fit, once your clothing settles. You can also get it on Amazon here.
Beach Blanket – This might sound frivolous, but if you have kids, especially younger ones, this blanket is perfect! It is big, light and folded up with a convenient carry handle. I called it my luxury item in my suitcase as it took up a fair bit of room but we used it every day and it beat those sand mats that you can buy at all of the stores.
Reusable Shopping Bag – Hawaii is way ahead of the rest of the United States when it comes to recycling. They do not have plastic bags and expect you to be prepared. You can bring your own small nylon bag from home or there are plenty of cute Hawaiian print ones to buy in Hawaii. Need another Hawaiian souvenir idea? This is one!
Baby Powder – One of the popular beach hacks is to pack some baby powder when you go to Hawaii (or any beach destination!). When you have sand all over your feet, apply some baby powder and the sand will quickly come off! Beats getting rubbing blisters from the sand between your toes! You can get convenient travel sized ones here

Lindsay Nieminen hails from Vancouver, Canada and shares her love of travel on this website. She is passionate about showing others that they should not put off traveling the world just because they have young children or are single parents. She aims to encourage them to seek out adventure, whether it is at home or abroad by providing information on how just about everywhere can be a destination to explore as a family.