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Hawaii

Jumping, twirling, cavorting—if this is your image of dolphins, then head to the Hawaiian Islands, especially Maui and the Island of Hawaii, where Hawaiian spinner dolphins live. These small—about five to six feet in length—sprightly species travel in pods of ten to 100 and earned its name for its habit of leaping out of the water and spinning in midair. You can easily spot the spinner from land as they stay close to shore in shallow coves and bays during the day, according to the experts at the NOAA. One great beach to spot the spinners is on Lanai, which is also one of the most romantic islands in the world.