Things To Do
There is so much to do and explore on the Big Island of Hawaii! From hiking beautiful waterfalls, early morning canoe rides watching the sun rise over the Mauna Kea volcano, nighttime snorkeling with manta rays, to relaxing, and lounging at the stunning resorts. We hope you make a vacation out of it and enjoy your time on the island!
Rainbow Falls
Hilo, HI 96720
We went here when we visited the island and swam at the top of the waterfall (known as Boiling Pots).
Kaumana Cave
Hilo, HI 96720
We stumbled across these caves on our way to Rainbow Falls. Very cool!
Sunrise Outrigger Canoe Tour
Kohala Coast, HI 96743
Magical experience watching the sun rise over the Mauna Kea volcano! February is also whale season in Hawaii, so we got to see a lot of whales and even jumped in the water to hear them!
Canoe House
68-1400, Mauna Lani Dr, Waimea, HI 96743
One of our favorite restaurants on the Island. We went here twice the last time we visited, it’s that good!
Brown’s Beach House
1 N Kaniku Dr, Waimea, HI 96743
Another one of our favorite restaurants, located at the Fairmont Orchid.
Merriman’s Big Island
65-1227 Opelo Rd, Waimea, HI 96743
Fun fact: This was the first of the Merriman’s restaurants that opened in 1988. The other two restaurants opened in 2008 and 2009 on the islands of Maui and Kauai.
Tommy Bahama Restaurant, Bar & Store
68-1330 Mauna Lani Drive, Waimea, HI 96743
For all the days along the way