The indigenous people native to Hawaii are the Polynesians, specifically the Native Hawaiians.

The Polynesians, more especially the Native Hawaiians, are the native inhabitants of Hawaii. Together with peoples from other Pacific islands like Tahiti, Fiji, and Samoa, they belong to the broader Polynesian group. It is estimated that approximately 1,500 years ago, Native Hawaiians traveled great distances across the Pacific Ocean in ancient paddling methods to reach Hawaii from the Marquesas Islands. With their language, social institutions, and religious rituals, they created a distinctive culture and society. Native Hawaiians are still vital to the preservation and promotion of Hawaii's rich cultural legacy today.