Things To Do
Volcanoes National Park
Hiking, history, lava tubes, craters, and maybe even viewing active lava flow make this one of the most popular destinations on the island.
Akaka Falls State Park
Short hike to see beautiful waterfalls. Be prepared for a lot of rain on this side of the island!
Waipi'o Valley
Scenic area of waterfalls and thousand foot cliffs that offers hiking, a black sand beach, and lookout points.
Papakolea Green Sand Beach
One of the few green sand beaches in the world. Be prepared for a 2.5 mile hike through sand dunes when you reach the parking lot.
Kona Coffee Farm Tours
Kona Coffee is world-renowned and consistently rated among the very best gourmet coffees in the world. If you are a coffee enthusiast you shouldn’t visit the Big Island without sampling several cups.
Golf
The Big Island offers many golfing opportunities. Click the link for a full list.
Pu'uhonua O Hōnaunau National Historical Park
Visiting this park is an excellent way to experience traditional Hawaiian culture with a self-guided walking tour.
Manta Ray Night Dive or Snorkel
An unforgettable experience. Requires a one hour boat ride each way.
Kona Sea Salt
Located on 7 acres of oceanfront space on Kona Keahole Point and hand harvest Hawaiian Salt from pristine deep ocean waters, 2,200 feet below the surface of the Kona Sea. You will learn about the salt harvesting process and the different kinds of salt variations, how deep seawater is different from surface water, the significance of salt in Hawaiian culture and a brief historical overview of the ancient Hawaiian settlement Ho’ona. Lastly, you will get a chance to taste some of our Kona Pure and Flavored Salts.
Captain Cook Monument Trail
You can either put your walking shoes on for a moderate hike down and difficult hike back up, or book a snorkeling tour to see the Captain Cook Monument (https://captaincooksnorkelingcruises.com/).