Hawai`i, the Aloha state, is a string of 8 main islands in the north central Pacific Ocean about 2,100 miles west of San Francisco and approximately 3,850 miles east of Japan. Hawaii is renowned around the world for its stunning natural beauty, mild tropical climate, friendly people, and abundant outdoor recreational opportunities. Honolulu, home of famous Waikiki beach, is routinely ranked as one of the top ten healthiest cities to live in the U.S.