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)

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Hapuna Beach State ParkFree4.8
A vast white sand paradise ideal for swimming and sunbathing
Kaimu Black Sand BeachFree4.7
Experience a dramatic black sand shoreline formed by recent lava flows
Makalawena BeachFree4.7
Pristine white sand beach accessible via a rugged coastal hike
Akaka Falls State ParkFree4.6
Discover lush tropical rainforest trails and dramatic 442-foot waterfall views
Green Sand Beach (Papakolea Beach)Free4.6
Discover one of the world's rare green sand beaches in Hawaii
Hamakua CoastFree
A scenic drive featuring lush rainforests, waterfalls, and dramatic ocean cliffs.
Hawaiian BeachesFree
A quiet coastal Puna neighborhood offering dramatic rocky ocean views
Hilo BayFree
A picturesque ocean inlet lined with parks, gardens, and cultural landmarks
Kalapana Black Sand BeachFree
Dramatic black sand coastline born from historic Big Island lava flows.
Ka‘Ūpūlehu BeachFree
Scenic coastline with lava rock outcroppings fronting Four Seasons Resort Hualalai
Pololū ValleyFree
Dramatic northern coastline views and steep black sand beach hike
Punaluʻu BeachFree
Explore Hawaii's famous black sand beach known for resting green sea turtles

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