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)
The Big Island Candy Company$4.7Iconic Hilo confectioner famous for gourmet shortbread cookies and Hawaiian chocolates
Waimea Coffee Company$$4.7Waimea's neighborhood cafe for local Hawaiian coffee, breakfast melts, and smoothies
Hilo Zoo$4.6Explore America's only tropical rainforest zoo featuring lush gardens and wildlife.
Kona Coffee and Tea Company$$4.6Savor authentic farm to cup Hawaiian coffee in Kailua Kona
Kona Wine Market$4.6A premier Kailua-Kona boutique offering fine wines, craft spirits, and cigars.
Kona Farmers Market$4.3Explore fresh tropical produce, Kona coffee, and local Hawaiian crafts
Kona Inn Shopping Village$4.3Historic oceanfront boardwalk shopping center featuring local shops, galleries, and scenic dining
Kona International Market$3.7A local Kailua-Kona shopping hub with artisan boutiques and diverse eats
Hilo TownFreeHistoric coastal town on the Big Island with lush nature and culture.
Ka‘Ūpūlehu BeachFreeScenic coastline with lava rock outcroppings fronting Four Seasons Resort Hualalai
Kona Surf School$$Catch waves in Kona with local lifeguard and professional surf instructors
Pahoa Village CenterFreeA convenient Big Island shopping complex with local dining, hardware, and essentials
The Original Hawaiian Chocolate Factory$Taste single origin Hawaiian chocolate grown and crafted in Kona.
Waikoloa Kings' Course$$Challenging resort golf loop set among dramatic black lava fields
Waimea ParkFreeA central upcountry park in Waimea featuring sports fields and playgrounds
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