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)
Waikoloa Beach Resort$$$4.9Enjoy oceanfront luxury with pristine beaches, vibrant shopping, and world-class golf
The Big Island Candy Company$4.7Iconic Hilo confectioner famous for gourmet shortbread cookies and Hawaiian chocolates
Waimea Coffee Company$$4.7Waimea's neighborhood cafe for local Hawaiian coffee, breakfast melts, and smoothies
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.
Hilo Farmers Market$4.4Bustling downtown Hilo market with tropical produce and local crafts
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$3.7A local Kailua-Kona shopping hub with artisan boutiques and diverse eats
The Original Hawaiian Chocolate Factory$Taste single origin Hawaiian chocolate grown and crafted in Kona.
Waikoloa Village$A peaceful inland Big Island community near South Kohala resorts.
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