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Mauna Kea Summit
4,522 reviews
"An amazing visit to the summit of Mauna Kea and the evening was clear as a a bell - enough to be able to see Maui! Knowledgeable guide showed and explained the various observatories located at the summit.""Past the Visitors Center, driving about 8 miles in a low gear for power, you can get to the summit where all the telescopes are located."
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Kealakekua Bay
806 reviews
"After snorkeling in many locations in Big island, this location is the best in terms of the abundant variety of corals and marine life.""It has history in that it was the site of a thriving Hawaiian village, you can rent kayaks to take across the bay to Captain Cook Monument; if you are a good swimmer, you can swim/snorkel in the bay and catch a gl..."
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Rainbow Falls
3,821 reviews
"Easy stop just outside of Hilo you have to walk up the trail on the lady side of the falls to see the big tree It is amazing There is also a volcano tube just up the road from the falls If you go have sturdy shoes...""If you are craving more of a hike and adventure there is a beautiful hike in the banyan trees right next to the parking lot and the falls, that goes up some stairs and then nature path to the top of the falls."
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Kauna'oa Bay
27 reviews
"We've been to Hawaii 40x and stayed on 5 of the islands and explored tons of beaches throughout the years and this time we stayed at the Mauna Kea BH and I must say, this beach is spectacular!""Located about 32 miles north of Kailua-Kona off Hwy 19 near mile marker 68, the beach is accessed from the private road at the Mauna Kea Resort."
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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."
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Liliuokalani Gardens
1,153 reviews
"The park has many sides to it – ocean views, mountain views, relaxing walkways winding around ponds, nearby Banyan trees, a bamboo stand and other interesting trees, jogging trails, etc.""Must see! Plenty of parking and strolling the entire park, including Banyan Drive and coconut island, is worthwhile."
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."
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Kahalu'u Beach Park
415 reviews
"... it a great place for families and ocean enthusiasts... there’s a protective rock reef encircling the beach which provides for calmer water inside it, and there’s a myriad of fish to observe while snorkeling.""The vistas, tide pools, Sea Turtles, food truck, info center, benches with shade and easy access made this a favorite for all."
