Things to Do
Mauna Kea Observatory
This is the #1 thing we would recommend! Mauna Kea is absolutely beautiful and has the best stargazing on the planet.
We recommend booking a tour for the best experience. However, you can go up on your own if you have 4WD.
Hawaii Manta Ray Snorkel Tours
75-5919 Alii Dr, # M2, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, USA
(808) 494-2207
Lots of tours are available to snorkel with manta rays in Kona! Especially cool at night!
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, HI 96718, USA
(808) 985-6011
Punalu'u Black Sand Beach
Ninole Loop Rd, Naalehu, HI 96777, USA
(808) 961-8311
Black sand beach with sea turtles! Near Volcanoes National Park.
Waipiʻo Valley Lookout
48-5546 Waipio Valley Rd, Waimea, HI 96743, USA
can also go horseback riding in the valley :)
Waipi’o On Horseback
PO Box 183, 48-5158 Honokaa-Waipio Rd, Honokaa, HI 96727, USA
(808) 775-7291
Kahalu’u Beach Park
Ali‘i Dr, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, USA
(808) 961-8311
Magic Sands Beach Park
Ali'i Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, USA
Nice place to relax on the beach + snorkel
Kekaha Kai State Beach
HI-19, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, USA
Akaka Falls State Park
Hawaii 96728, USA
(808) 961-9540
Hawaii Zipline Tours
28-1692 Old Mamalahoa Hwy, Honomu, HI 96728, USA
(808) 963-6353
Hawai‘i Tropical Bioreserve & Garden
27-717 Mamalahoa Hwy, Papaikou, HI 96781, USA
(808) 964-5233
Kaumana Caves
1492 Kaumana Dr, Hilo, HI 96720, USA