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Evening at Kahua Ranch
416 reviews
"The all you can eat buffet offered country style comfort foods of both chicken and beef with hearty sides followed by a macadamia nut pie dessert.""... a fantastic time at Kahua Ranch filled with great music, stargazing, all you can drink beer/wine, fantastic food and lasso'ing... being a horse girl, my wife particularly enjoyed the line dancing and lasso'ing!"
Nature & Parks
Kanaloa Octopus Farm
633 reviews
"Great for kids and adults (our tour was full and mostly adults) this research facility is working to better understand the full life cycle of octopus and to protect wild stocks.""We had a wonderful time at the octopus farm, Zach was very knowledgeable and provided us with tons of interesting facts about octopuses, their life cycle and the challenges of breeding them in captivity."
Nature & Parks
Papakolea Green Sand Beach
2,108 reviews
"Parking your car at this spot means about an hour and a half walk/hike to the actual beach!! Be prepared to have water, good walking shoes, snacks just for getting to the location.""The drive is fun and exciting and the reward is one of only four green sand beaches in the world, with some great waves and gorgeous scenery, both from the small parking area and atop the rocks adjacent to the lot."
Sights & Landmarks
Waipio Valley Lookout
879 reviews
"On our last full day on the Big Island we had a full day: - Overnight drive from Kona to Hilo, on the Saddle Road, ~ 1-3am - Moku Nui Lava Boat ride, 4-7am - Highway 19 drive from Hilo back to Kona, scenic pace mo...""Waipio Valley is the sacred valley of the kings, a pristine valley at the northern art of the Big Island, Anyone can see that this view is awesome and the senses reel at its beauty."
Museums
W.M. Keck Observatory
45 reviews
"We enjoyed the docent interaction at the Keck headquarters in Waimea, where it was possible to get insight into today's astronomy activities and the amazing work being performed with the optical systems on top of...""It might be confusing to some to see the Keck Observatory Visitors Center along the main highway in Waimea, since the actual telescopes are on top of Mauna Kea at 13,000+ feet."
Nature & Parks
Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park
770 reviews
"Although in ancient times this arid area of lava rock was called kekaha ʻaʻole wai (lands without water), the abundant sea life attracted settlement for hundreds of years.""Hiking through the otherworldly old lava flow, viewing petroglyphs, seeing the incredible building feat of the fish wall, the lovely beaches, and the lucky sightings of sea turtles resting."
Nature & Parks
Isaac Hale Beach Park
196 reviews
"The Isaac Hale Beach Park is a marvelous example of the power of nature, specifically the 2018 volcanic eruption of Kilauea volcano on the Big Island of Hawaii.""although this park was here before the new lava flows in 2018 it is now completely new with fine black sand and a new thermal pool formed by the new lava flow from the old boat ramp."
Nature & Parks
Lava Viewing Area
318 reviews
"Hiking (or biking and hiking) out to see the lava flow is an absolute must while on the Island of Hawaii.""Once you arrive at the lava flow (the day I was there it was gushing into the ocean!) watch the sun set and see the colours change and the lava begin to make the sky glow red - it makes for some amazing photos."
Nature & Parks
Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden
2,142 reviews
"... it all, orchids growing on tree trunks and in their own little orchid garden, sparkling streams, a lush pool, unusual shades of anthurium, many varieties of ginger and dozens of other colorful plants and flowers.""... seats along the way to stop and take a moment to appreciate the beauty of the gardens Has a nice gift shop The staff were very friendly and helpful A definite stop if you are visiting Hilo At least hour Half t..."
Sights & Landmarks
Pepeekeo Scenic Drive
342 reviews
"You'll see gorgeous ocean and bay views, be plunged into deep jungle shadows, and come across two great places to stop for food (What's Shakin' and the Low Store), all in four miles.""This was a neat 4 mile drive that meandered through the jungle offering great cliffside views, beach trails, ans scenic one lane bridges."
Shopping
Uncle Robert's Awa Bar and Farmers Market
169 reviews
"When visiting "Out-Laws" (former In-Laws) came to visit us the 2nd week of Sept we made a point of staying two nights in the Hilo area so we could attend the Wednesday Night Market and Uncle Roberts Awa Bar.""I went to see the newly created black sand beach- take the end of the road Hwy 137, park in the lot next to Uncle Robert's, and there is a small step trail to the new beach."
Sights & Landmarks
Paradise Meadows
143 reviews
"We followed the signs to Paradise Meadows on our way back to the highway from South Point, and were very glad we stopped and spent 15 minutes browsing the gift shop, walking the grounds, and checking out some of t...""They welcomed us right away and gave us tons of free samples (coffee, Mac nuts, chocolate, honey) as they showed us all around their land."
Nature & Parks
Lava Tree State Park
553 reviews
"Lava Tree State Park is a lovely natural wonder and great place to see a volcanic fissure, walk the trails among the flora and fauna, and even sit at the picnic tables for your lunch while learning about the lava...""The leftover skeletons of trees from the lava flow hundreds of years ago were really cool to see, especially since nature is taking the site back over (new trees are growing out of the old ones!) Signage was helpf..."