Hawaii (Big Island) Guide

This was research for a ladies trip with my mom and sister - lots of snorkeling, light hiking, and cultural sites

Hawaii (Big Island)

#1

Kona Salt Farm tour

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#2

Ocean Rider Seahorse Farm Tour

Tour of marine farm and sea horse aquariums

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#3

Wawaloli Beach

Great tide pools

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#4

Big Island Abalone

Abalone farm tour (includes tastings) and food trailer

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#5

Old Kona Airport Beach

Cove with decent snorkeling

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#6

Coffee plantation tours near Kona

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#7

Kona Farmers Market

Fruits and vegetables, flowers and local arts and crafts

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#8

Ali'i Gardens Marketplace

Market near downtown Kona

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#9

Da Poke Shack

Small shop with fresh poke

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#10

Makolea Beach

Secluded black sand beach with good snorkeling

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#11

Kahalu’u Beach Park

Sheltered snorkeling

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#12

Big Island Mkt Ho'oulu Community Farmers Market & Artisans Fair

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#13

Keauhou Farmer's Market

Small market with food, produce, coffee

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#14

Captain James Cook Monument

Excellent snorkeling, lots of fish and clear water

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#15

Kiholo Bay Public Parking

Place to explore with ocean, lava tubes, petroglyphs, fish ponds

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#16

Randy's Huli Chicken and Ribs

Supposed to have great huli huli chicken

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#17

Manini Beach

Less known beach across from Captain Cook for snorkeling

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#18

City of Arches

2-4 mile coastline hike filled with sea arches

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#19

Two Step Beach

Great snorkeling, near a cultural site

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#20

Pure Kona Green Market

Popular market with local farmers and artists

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#21

Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park

Excellent cultural site, also called Place of Refuge, with tide pools

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#22

The South Kona Fruit Stand

Fruit stand with exotic fruit, baked goods and smoothies

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#23

Waikōloa Petroglyph Reserve

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#24

Puakō Petroglyph Park

1200 visible petroglyphs in lava

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#25

Kula Kai Caverns

Lava tube offering tours

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#26

Punaluu Black Sand Beach

Black sand beach, turtles, snorkeling

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#27

Ka'u Desert Trailhead

Short trail to see footprints in ash

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#28

Kīlauea Visitor Center at Volcanoes National Park

Closing for 2 years for renovations Feb 2025

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#29

Akaka Falls State Park

Short hike to a beautiful falls

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#30

Kaumana Caves

Lava tube you can explore for a short distance

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#31

Pu‘uloa Petroglyphs

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#32

Wailuku River State Park (Rainbow Falls)

Short trail to a water fall

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#33

Hawai‘i Tropical Botanical Garden

Fabulous botanical garden and scenic drive

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#34

What's Shakin'

Shakes and smoothies

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#35

Pacific Tsunami Museum

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#36

Hilo Farmer's Market

Largest market on the Hilo side (200 farmers and crafters)

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#37

Panaewa Rainforest Zoo and Gardens

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#38

Kazumura Cave

Lava tube offering moderate to advanced cave tours

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#39

Richardson Ocean Park

Black and olivine sand beach with snorkeling

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#40

Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Visitor Center

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#41

Pahoa Fresh Fish

Supposedly the best fish and chips on the island

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#42

Kapoho Tide Pools

Tide pools and good snorkeling

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Last updated: March 21, 2025