Magnum P.I.'s Jay Hernandez takes his Ferrari for a spin around Hawaii.
By Nate Millado
From Hawaii Five-0 and Magnum P.I. to Love Island and the upcoming NCIS: Hawai'i, the Aloha State has been the unsung co-star of many hit CBS shows—not to mention the jaw-dropping backdrop to some of our favorite Watch photo shoots. Bask in the beauty of Hawaii's stunning vistas, majestic mountains, and picture-perfect beaches featuring Alex O'Loughlin, Jay Hernandez, Arielle Vandenberg, S.W.A.T.'s Shemar Moore, and NCIS' Wilmer Valderrama.
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Island Love
Love Island host Arielle Vandenberg
Photo: Sara Mally.
Did you know? Hawaii isn't just one island but 132, with eight main islands: Ni'ihau, Kaua'i, O'ahu, Moloka'i, La na'i, Maui, Kaho'olawe, and the Big Island of Hawai'i.
Catch Arielle Vandenberg on the cover of Watch magazine's first-ever Beauty Issue, out now!
Catch up on Love Island episodes streaming on Paramount+.
Gimme Moore
Shemar Moore shows off his washboard abs.
Photo: Kwaku Alston.
Did you know? Hawaii is nicknamed The Aloha State. Aloha means both "hello" and "goodbye."
S.W.A.T. airs Sundays at 10 p.m. ET/PT on CBS. Stream anytime on Paramount+.
Smooth Sailing
NCIS' Wilmer Valderrama mans a catamaran in Hawaii.
Photo: Nino Muñoz.
Did you know? Surfing was invented in Hawaii.
Watch NCIS on Mondays at 9 PM, ET/PT on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
Peaked Interest
Hawaii Five-0 star Alex O'Loughlin packs a Hawaiian punch.
Photo: Nino Muñoz.
Did you know? Mauna Kea—not Mount Everest—is the world's tallest mountain. Located on the Big Island, Mauna Kea stands at 33,496 feet tall.
Stream all seasons of Hawaii Five-0 on Paramount+.
Birthplace of Stars
Shemar Moore stands on the Maui shoreline.
Photo: Kwaku Alston.
Did you know? Many celebrities are from Hawaii, including Barack Obama, Bruno Mars, and The Talk co-host Carrie Ann Inaba.
Forecast: Bright
Wilmer Valderrama broods on the beach.
Photo: Nino Muñoz.
Did you know? A ton of flicks have been filmed in Hawaii, including Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark, Jurassic Park, Pirates of the Caribbean, and more.
Music to Our Ears, Sight for Sore Eyes
Alex O'Loughlin strums a guitar.
Photo: Emily Shur.
Did you know? The state song, "Hawaii Ponoi," was written by King Kalakaua. The state motto—Ua Mau ke Ea o ka Aina i ka Pono—translates to, "The life of the land is perpetuated in righteousness."
Blue Skies
Shemar Moore flashing his pearly whites.
Photo: Kwaku Alston.
Did you know? You can mail a coconut straight from Hawaii—no box needed. Talk about the ultimate souvenir!
Tropical Forests
Jay Hernandez as Thomas Magnum and Perdita Weeks as Juliet Higgins
Photo Credit: Karen Neal/CBS.Did you know? Hawaii attracts more than 9.3 million visitors every year.
Watch Magnum P.I. Fridays at 9 p.m. ET/PT on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
Tropic Wonder
Photo: Nino Muñoz.
Did you know? Hawaii is the only state with a tropical rainforest.
Pensive in the Pacific
Shemar Moore, on the rocks
Photo: Kwaku Alston.
Did you know? Hawaii has both the world's most active volcano, located in Kilauea, and the largest dormant volcano, Haleakala on Maui.
Flower Power
Wilmer Valderrama wearing a lei at a resort
Photo: Nino Muñoz.
Did you know? Hawaii's state flower is the yellow hibiscus.
Postcard from the Edge
Shemar Moore takes it all in.
Photo: Kwaku Alston.
Did you know? Although Hawaii is part of the U.S., it's technically not part of North America.
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