Hawaii entered its 20s as a state in the 1980s, complete with an already booming tourism industry and desire to sort out its cultural identity.
You know, the exact kind of complicated issues tackled by Magnum, P.I., or something like that.
Here are 19 photos of Hawaii at its peak in the 1980s.
1
Cool Drink
On a hot beach.
2
On Vacation
The Hawaii Coastline in the 1980s.
3
“Lost in the Jungle”
Maui, 1980.
5
Swimming and Sailing
Bustling coastlines.
6
Gorgeous Views
Hanauma Bay, 1989.
7
A Young Couple
Together in Hawaii.
8
Jumping Dolphin
Kahala Hilton lagoon bridge.
9
Wind Surfing
The beach at the Kahala Hilton Hotel.
10
Yaacov Agam Sculpture
Kahala Hilton Hotel.
11
Asleep
Tanning in the late ‘80s.
12
Deboarding
A trip to Hawaii in the ‘80s.
13
Back Tanning
Guys on Waikiki Beach, 1989.
14
Sunning
'80s chest hair on Waikiki Beach.
15
Surfing
Waikiki Beach, 1989.
16
Miss Hawaiian Tropic
A 1983 contest.
17
Attending the Contest
Miss Hawaiian Tropic, 1983.
18
Attending the Contest Continued
Miss Hawaiian Tropic, 1983.
19
Sightseeing
Hawaii in the early 1980s.
