Hawai'i (Big Island)

Attractions & Landmarks

Ahuena Heiau

Ancient worship spot

75-5660 Palani Road, Kailua Kona, HI 96740

Akatsuka Orchid Gardens

Pink, red, white...all orchids!

+1 808 967 8234 / +1 888 967 6669 (Toll Free)

Highway 11, Volcano, HI 96785

Dolphin Quest

Play with dolphins

+1 808 886 2875

425 Waikoloa Beach Dr., Waikoloa, HI 96738

East Hawaii Cultural Center

Cultural and performance hub in Hilo

+1 808 961 5711 / +1 808 935 9085

141 Kalakaua Street, Hilo, HI 96720

Hapuna Beach Park

Secluded expanse of white sand

+1 808 882 1900

Highway 19, just north of Puako, Kamuela, HI 96743

Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden

Famous tropical wonderland

+1 808 964 5233

27-717 Old Mamalahoa Highway, Papaikou, HI 96781

Hawaii Volcano Tours

Volcanic excursions

+1 808 966 6620

Pahoa, Pahoa, HI 96778

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Lava show

+1 808 985 6000

Highway 11, Hawaii, HI 96785

Hawaiian Waters Adventure Park

The Wetlands

+1 808 674 9283

400 Farrington Highway Kapolei, Honolulu, HI 96707

Holualoa Village

Upcountry Artist Colony

+1 800 464 2924

Highway 180, Holualoa, HI 96740

Honokohau Marina & Small Boat Harbor

Fishing and scuba boats

off Highway 19, Kailua Kona, HI 96740

Honoli'i Beach Park

Surf and bodyboard hot spot

+1 808 973 2255 (Hawaii tourism)

Nahala St, Hilo, HI 96720

Hulihe’e Palace

One of Three Palaces

+1 808 329 1877

75-5718 Ali'i Drive, Kailua Kona, HI 96740

Jaggar Museum

Museum for active volcanoes

+1 808 985 6000

Crater Rim Dr, Volcano, HI 96785

Kailua Pier

Tourist hot spot

+1 808 329 2911

75-5660 Palani Road, Kailua Kona, HI 96740

Kaloko-Honokohau National Park

Promoting Hawaiian heritage

+1 808 326 9057

73-4786 Kanalani Street, Kailua Kona, HI 96740

Kealakekua Bay Historical Park

Marine preserve and historic site

Pu'uhonoa Road and Mamalahoa Highway, Kealakekua, HI 96750

Kealia Ranch

Hunting, hiking and more

+1 808 328 8777

86-4181 Mamalahoa Highway, Captain Cook, HI 96704

Kona Coffee Living History Farm

Island history comes to life

+1 808 323 2005

82-6199 Mamalahoa Highway, Captain Cook, HI 96704

Mahana Beach

Green sand beach

South Point Road at Kaulana Boat Ramp, South Point, HI 96737

Makalawena / Pu'u Ali'i Bay

Hike to it

+1 808 961 5797

Off Highway 19, Kona, HI 96740

Mauna Kea Ice Age Natural Area Reserve / Lake Waiau

Summit of Mauna Kea

Mauna Kea Road, Mauna Kea, HI 96776

Mauna Kea State Recreation Area

World's best stargazing

+1 808 974 6200

Saddle Road, 35 mile marke, Hilo, HI 96721

Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Factory

Come to where the nuts are

+1 800 832 9993

1 Macadamia Road, Hilo, HI 96720

Mokuaikaua Church

First Church in Hawaii

+1 808 329 0655

75-5713 Ali'i Drive, Kailua Kona, HI 96740

Nani Mau Gardens

Romantic garden

+1 808 959 3500

421 Makalika Street, Hilo, HI 96720

Onizuka Space Center

In honor of Ellison Onizuka

+1 808 329 3441

1 Keahole Street, Kailua Kona, HI 96740

Parker Ranch Visitor Center and Museum

Start your Visit here

+1 808 885 7655

67-1185 Mamalahoa Highway, Kamuela, HI 96743

Pu'uhonua o Honaunau Historical Park

Ancient Place of Refuge

+1 808 328 2326

P.O. Box 129, Honaunau, HI 96726

Puako Petroglyphs

Short Hike to a Must-see

+1 800 464 2924

Holoholokai Beach Park, Kohala Coast, HI 96743

South Point

As South as it Goes

+1 808 961 5797

End of South Point Road, South Point, HI 96777

Spencer Beach Park

Small, quiet beach park

Kawaihae-Mahukona Road, Kailua Kona, HI 96743

Subaru Telescope

Nature and science come together

+1 808 934 7788

650 North Aohoku Place, Hilo, HI 96720

Sugai Kona Coffee Farm

On the mountain slope

+1 808 322 7717 / +1 800 566 2463 (Toll Free)

Rubbish Station, Holualoa, HI

Sunshine Helicopters

Bird's Eye Touring

+1 800 622 3144

62-100 Kaunaoa Drive, Kamuela, HI 96743

Ueshima Espresso Bar and Roastery

Create your own coffee label!

+1 808 328 5662 (Ueshima Coffee Corp) / +1 888 822 5662 (Toll Free)

82-5810 Napoopoo Road, Captain Cook, HI 96704

Volcano Art Center

Hawaiian art and culture

+1 808 967 8222

Highway 11, Volcano, HI 96718

Wailoa River State Recreation Area

Lots to see and do

+1 808 587 0400

Off Pauahi Street, Hilo, HI 96720

Wailuku River State Park

See Rainbow Falls

+1 808 933 0416

Off Waianuenue Avenue, Hilo, HI 96720

Waipio Ridge Stables

Jungle & Valley Adventure

+808 775 1007

Old Government Highway 240, Honoka'a, HI 96727

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