Things to do in Big Island
Popular picks: Visit Volcanoes National Park · Snorkel at Kealakekua Bay · Explore Waipi'o Valley · Go stargazing at Mauna Kea · Relax on Punalu'u Black Sand Beach · Tour a coffee farm in Kona · Hike the Pololu Valley · Visit Akaka Falls State Park · Discover the historic town of Hilo · Attend a traditional Hawaiian luau · Explore the lava fields · Take a helicopter tour of the island · Visit the Pu'uhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park · Kayak along the coast · Whale watching (seasonal)
Hapuna Beach State ParkFree4.8A vast white sand paradise ideal for swimming and sunbathing
Kaimu Black Sand BeachFree4.7Experience a dramatic black sand shoreline formed by recent lava flows
Makalawena BeachFree4.7Pristine white sand beach accessible via a rugged coastal hike
Green Sand Beach (Papakolea Beach)Free4.6Discover one of the world's rare green sand beaches in Hawaii
Old Kona Airport State Recreation AreaFree4.5A historic airstrip turned oceanfront park ideal for sunsets and recreation
Royal Kona Resort$$$$4.1Oceanfront Kailua-Kona resort offering ocean views, dining, and luau experiences
Hawaiian BeachesFreeA quiet coastal Puna neighborhood offering dramatic rocky ocean views
Kailua-Kona BeachFreeA scenic coastal spot in Kailua-Kona with tide pools and ocean views
Kalapana Black Sand BeachFreeDramatic black sand coastline born from historic Big Island lava flows.
Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical ParkFreeHistoric coastal preserve featuring ancient fishponds, petroglyphs, and sea turtles
Ka‘Ūpūlehu BeachFreeScenic coastline with lava rock outcroppings fronting Four Seasons Resort Hualalai
Kohala Coast$Discover the Beauty of Kohala Coast
Kohala CoastFreeDiscover sunny golden beaches, luxury resorts, and historic Hawaiian coastline.
Pololū ValleyFreeDramatic northern coastline views and steep black sand beach hike
Punaluʻu BeachFreeExplore Hawaii's famous black sand beach known for resting green sea turtles
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