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Mauna Kea
Observatory
Mountain summit with the world's largest astronomical observatory & 13 working telescopes.
4.80 (1.5K reviews)
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Paradise Meadows Orchard and Bee Farm, Home of Hawaii's Local Buzz
Farm
👍👍 Super cute farm and very thorough sampling. Julie is so so nice and we really enjoyed our time talking to her. There is a free self-guided tour around the farm where you can get up close to what’s happening here. The bathrooms are very clean and there is even a shower to rinse off if you’d like. Meg...
4.90 (532 reviews)
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Kilauea Overlook
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Some tips that may help you on your trip to see the volcano.
- Bring a jacket or a sweater because it gets pretty windy at night.
- The best time to see the volcano, if “erupting” is at night.
- Go early to enjoy all the things that the park has to offer. You can wait in your car until nigh to se...
4.80 (1.3K reviews)
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Punalu'u Black Sand Beach
Public beach
Public area featuring black-sand beach ringed by coconut palms & often populated by sea turtles.
4.70 (6.5K reviews)
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Hawaii's Local Buzz at Paradise Meadows
Nut store
👍 Very good, estate-grown coffee at this local (and working) farm. They also sell some fresh produce, seasonally, and their house-crafted chocolates (NB, edited this :), and souvenirs. Hot coffee is available to purchase to go, too.
4.90 (326 reviews)
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Hōlei Sea Arch
Tourist attraction
Windswept, 90-foot arched rock formation in a volcanic cliff, with dramatic sea views.
4.70 (1.3K reviews)
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Miranda's Farms Coffee Shop
Coffee shop
👍👍 This place is amazing! Berta's story is one of success built from hard work and persistence. They grow 21 acres of coffee on site and recently purchased more off site. You can wander through the coffee fields, try different roasts, pastries or hang out and enjoy the atmosphere. Did I mention how goo...
4.90 (308 reviews)
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Akaka Falls State Park
State park
Tropical rainforest park offering a .4-mile loop footpath leading up to a 442-foot scenic waterfall.
4.60 (6.9K reviews)
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Kohala Forest Reserve
Nature preserve
Lush green coastal forest reserve on a lava fields with rugged hiking trails & black sandy beaches.
4.80 (375 reviews)
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Big Dogs Hot Dogs
Hot dog stand
👍👍 What a fun find after a few hours at Green Sand Beach. Pulled up wanting a cold drink and expecting just a hot dog. Ha! Nope. He had a great selection of other dogs and we all opted for the Big Lorenzo Portuguese Dog. I did not add toppings to mine as I wanted to taste the meat and bakery bun...
5.00 (187 reviews)
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Papakōlea Green Sand Beach
Beach
1 of only 4 in the world, this green sand beach provides hiking trails, scenic bay views & swimming.
4.60 (1.9K reviews)
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Kekaha Kai State Beach
Public beach
This park features a sandy beach & a 4.5-mile trail that leads to a scenic view of the coastline.
4.60 (1.9K reviews)
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Island of Hawai'i
Island
Largest commercial Hawaiian island with beaches, resorts, coffee farms & rain forests.
4.60 (1.7K reviews)
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Napua at Mauna Lani Beach club
Hawaiian restaurant
Secluded resort eatery serving locally sourced, regional cuisine in an open-air, oceanfront setting.
$$$ $
4.60 (828 reviews)
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Mahai'ula beach
Beach
👍👍 This beach is amazing. In a cove/bay so mostly protected from big waves, clear water, good for snorkeling. Beware of the current or pulls in and away from shore it can be strong at times. Wasn’t crowded at all. The road leading down is mostly unpaved; tons of holes, rocks, ruts. Even the speed bumps...
4.70 (374 reviews)
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Southernmost Point of the United States
Scenic spot
👍👍 Southern most spot and probably one of the most beautiful spots in the US. This is a must stop on the Big Island. Do yourself a favor and take some time to sit quietly and take it all in. It can be a little crowded up top by the cliffs and diving stand, but not many people actually walk down to the...
4.70 (355 reviews)