Hawaii consists of eight major islands in the Pacific Ocean, ~2,400 miles from the U.S. West Coast:
These islands are part of the Polynesian archipelago (1,000+ islands) and the Pacific Ring of Fire, a volcanically active zone. The islands sit on the Pacific Plate moving over a mantle hotspot, creating volcanoes.
Hawaii's unique geology, biodiversity, and Polynesian heritage make it a world-renowned destination.