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)
Kau Coffee Mill$$4.5Sample locally grown Hawaiian coffee and roasted macadamia nuts in Pahala
Old Kona Airport State Recreation AreaFree4.5A historic airstrip turned oceanfront park ideal for sunsets and recreation
Captain Cook MonumentFree4.4Historic coastal obelisk marking James Cook's site in scenic Kealakekua Bay
Hilo BayfrontFree4.4Scenic coastal shoreline park offering iconic Hilo views and outrigger canoeing
Kohala WaterfallsFree4.4Experience pristine tropical waterfalls in the lush rainforests of North Kohala
Puako Petroglyph Archaeological PreserveFree4.4Explore thousands of ancient Hawaiian rock carvings along Kohala Coast trails
Hawaiian Paradise ParkFree4.3A sprawling coastal Big Island neighborhood featuring dramatic volcanic oceanfront cliffs.
Lava Tree State MonumentFree4.3Explore unique volcanic tree molds along a peaceful paved loop trail.
Kona Coffee Farm$3.8Step back in time to explore Hawaii's historic Kona coffee heritage
Hamakua CoastFreeA scenic drive featuring lush rainforests, waterfalls, and dramatic ocean cliffs.
Hawaiian BeachesFreeA quiet coastal Puna neighborhood offering dramatic rocky ocean views
Hilo BayFreeA picturesque ocean inlet lined with parks, gardens, and cultural landmarks
Hilo TownFreeHistoric coastal town on the Big Island with lush nature and culture.
Kailua-Kona BeachFreeA scenic coastal spot in Kailua-Kona with tide pools and ocean views
Kailua-Kona Historic DistrictFreeExperience Hawaiian royal history and oceanfront charm along historic Aliʻi Drive.
Kalapana Black Sand BeachFreeDramatic black sand coastline born from historic Big Island lava flows.
Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical ParkFreeHistoric coastal preserve featuring ancient fishponds, petroglyphs, and sea turtles
Kohala CoastFreeDiscover sunny golden beaches, luxury resorts, and historic Hawaiian coastline.
Kohala Coast$Discover the Beauty of Kohala Coast
Kohala Mountain RoadFreeA scenic high-country drive offering sweeping ocean and mountain views
Pahoa Village CenterFreeA convenient Big Island shopping complex with local dining, hardware, and essentials
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
Puu HinaiFreeExplore a scenic natural volcanic cone landmark on Hawaii's Big Island.
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