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Hawaii (Big Island) Guide
This was research for a ladies trip with my mom and sister - lots of snorkeling, light hiking, and cultural sites
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want to goanimal viewing tourTour of marine farm and sea horse aquariums
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want to gorestaurant tourAbalone farm tour (includes tastings) and food trailer
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want to gobeach snorkelingSecluded black sand beach with good snorkeling
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want to gobeach snorkelingExcellent snorkeling, lots of fish and clear water
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want to gobeach rock artPlace to explore with ocean, lava tubes, petroglyphs, fish ponds
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want to gorestaurantSupposed to have great huli huli chicken
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want to gobeach snorkelingLess known beach across from Captain Cook for snorkeling
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want to gogeologic feature hiking / walking2-4 mile coastline hike filled with sea arches
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want to gomarketPopular market with local farmers and artists
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want to gocultural siteExcellent cultural site, also called Place of Refuge, with tide pools
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want to gomarketFruit stand with exotic fruit, baked goods and smoothies
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want to gobeach animal viewing snorkelingBlack sand beach, turtles, snorkeling
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want to gotrailhead hiking / walkingShort trail to see footprints in ash
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want to gogeologic feature visitor centerClosing for 2 years for renovations Feb 2025
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want to gotrailhead waterfall hiking / walkingShort hike to a beautiful falls
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want to gogeologic feature cavingLava tube you can explore for a short distance
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want to gopark waterfall hiking / walkingShort trail to a water fall
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want to gogardens scenic driveFabulous botanical garden and scenic drive
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want to gomarketLargest market on the Hilo side (200 farmers and crafters)
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want to gocaving tourLava tube offering moderate to advanced cave tours
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want to gobeach snorkelingBlack and olivine sand beach with snorkeling
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want to gorestaurantSupposedly the best fish and chips on the island
Last updated: March 21, 2025