Did you ever wonder how one is considered a “native Hawaiian”? or How the places were named? Want to know more about the pre-contact culture (which is actually very recent)? One of my friends is awesome at asking questions whenever we’re out, collecting information and filing it away. I have to use the Internet and absorb visually… So here are two sites that I have found to be fascinating. You might consider flipping through them before your visit. You will have a different appreciation of the lands, the people, and their culture in addition to the swaying palms, beautiful sunrises and mai tais that you’ll also enjoy!

History:http://www.hawaiihistory.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=ig.page&pageid=61 

Culture and legends:http://apdl.kcc.hawaii.edu/~oahu/index.htm