The 1966 film “Hawaii,” based on James A. Michener’s novel, was shot almost entirely on location in the Hawaiian Islands, with most key scenes filmed on Kauaʻi and Oʻahu.

Here’s the quick scoop:

  • Many of the lush, tropical exteriors and coastline shots used Kauaʻi’s dramatic scenery, including areas along the North Shore and Nāpali-style cliffs.
  • Additional scenes were done on Oʻahu, which has long been a production hub and doubles for various island settings in classic and modern films.

In short: the movie “Hawaii” was filmed on real Hawaiian locations, primarily on Kauaʻi with support locations on Oʻahu.

TL;DR: When you ask “where was the movie Hawaii filmed,” the answer is: in Hawaii itself—mainly on Kauaʻi, with some work on Oʻahu.

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