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)
Hapuna Beach State ParkFree4.8A vast white sand paradise ideal for swimming and sunbathing
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
The Big Island Candy Company$4.7Iconic Hilo confectioner famous for gourmet shortbread cookies and Hawaiian chocolates
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
Mauna Loa ObservatoryFree4.6A world-renowned atmospheric baseline research facility high on Hawaii's active volcano
Kau Coffee Mill$$4.5Sample locally grown Hawaiian coffee and roasted macadamia nuts in Pahala
Hilo Farmers Market$4.4Bustling downtown Hilo market with tropical produce and local crafts
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 Inn Shopping Village$4.3Historic oceanfront boardwalk shopping center featuring local shops, galleries, and scenic dining
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
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.
Ka‘Ūpūlehu BeachFreeScenic coastline with lava rock outcroppings fronting Four Seasons Resort Hualalai
Kohala CoastFreeDiscover sunny golden beaches, luxury resorts, and historic Hawaiian coastline.
Kohala Mountain RoadFreeA scenic high-country drive offering sweeping ocean and mountain views
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
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