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)
Hamakua Heritage CenterFree5.0Explore the rich plantation history and cultural heritage of Hawaii's Hamakua Coast
Kilauea Iki TrailFree4.9Hike through lush rainforest across a dramatic solidified volcanic lava lake
Kona Historical SocietyFree4.9Preserving and sharing the rich cultural heritage of the Kona district.
Hapuna Beach State ParkFree4.8A vast white sand paradise ideal for swimming and sunbathing
Hawaii Volcanoes National ParkFree4.8Explore active volcanoes, dramatic lava landscapes, and rich Hawaiian cultural heritage.
Kona Ocean Adventures$$4.8Experience thrilling manta ray, dolphin, and snorkeling boat tours in Kona.
Mauna KeaFree4.8Explore Hawaii’s tallest dormant volcano renowned for stargazing and breathtaking views.
Mauna Kea ObservatoryFree4.8World-class astronomical research complex offering dramatic high-altitude Big Island stargazing
Pololu Valley LookoutFree4.8Dramatic coastal overlook offering sweeping vistas of verdant sea cliffs.
Kaimu Black Sand BeachFree4.7Experience a dramatic black sand shoreline formed by recent lava flows
Lyman Museum and Mission House$4.7Explore natural history and cultural heritage at Hilo's historic Lyman Museum
Makalawena BeachFree4.7Pristine white sand beach accessible via a rugged coastal hike
Mokupapapa Discovery CenterFree4.7Interactive educational center in Hilo highlighting marine life and Hawaiian culture
The Painted ChurchFree4.7Explore vibrant biblical wall murals inside this historic Big Island church
Akaka Falls State ParkFree4.6Discover lush tropical rainforest trails and dramatic 442-foot waterfall views
Green Sand Beach (Papakolea Beach)Free4.6Discover one of the world's rare green sand beaches in Hawaii
Kona Coffee Living History Farm$$4.6Step back in time to explore Hawaii's rich coffee farming heritage
Mauna Loa ObservatoryFree4.6A world-renowned atmospheric baseline research facility high on Hawaii's active volcano
Puu Oo TrailFree4.6Hike across historic lava fields and native rainforests on Big Island
Kau Coffee Mill$$4.5Sample locally grown Hawaiian coffee and roasted macadamia nuts in Pahala
Captain Cook MonumentFree4.4Historic coastal obelisk marking James Cook's site in scenic Kealakekua Bay
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
Kona Coffee Farm$3.8Step back in time to explore Hawaii's historic Kona coffee heritage
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