Big Island Activities & Attractions of Hawaii

Words cannot describe the natural beauty of this garden!  Enjoy trails featuring over 2,000 species of plants, flowers, and palms.  Located on the “four mile scenic route” seven miles north of Hilo off of Highway 19 at Onomea bay.  Open Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission:  $15/adult; …

Hawaii is an unforgettable place; if you need a reminder of your visit to this beautiful island, it’s simple, fast, and convenient to order tropical flowers from East Hawaii.  Great for that special someone, occasion, or home!  Clarine has been specializing in flower production, harvesting, and arranging for over 20 …

Great activity for your Big Island adventure is a few days in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park!  It is nothing short of disappointing to make your Hawaii Volcanoes National Park experience a day trip.  If you are not staying in the area, the commute to the park alone is exhausting and …

An exciting and easy way to explore this vast territory is via air.  Experience the fury and beauty of Madam Pele (VOLCANO GODDESS) like never before!  Volcano Helicopter Tours allow the visitor to see angles and details otherwise unavailable.  We have many partners in service we can work with to …

Fantastic market located at the intersection of Mamo Street and Kamehemeha Avenue, downtown Hilo, bayfront.  The famous farmer’s market boasts over 200 local growers, artists, crafters, etc..  The market is open every Wednesday and Saturday from dawn until late afternoon.                    …

The Holei Sea Arch is a magnificent natural wonder.  Ocean waves have carved a beatutiful archway out of lava cliffs within Hawaii Volcanoes National Park!  For a real treat, follow the Chain of Craters Road down to the ocean.  As the road runs parallel to the ocean, turn into the …

The `Imiloa Astronomy Center is a must see!  Learn about the observatories on top of Mauna Kea without making the more than 13,000 foot journey.  View a planetarium show, learn about the origins of the universe, understand the native Hawaiian culture better, stroll through gardens of native plants - all …

This stretch of coastline in lower Puna is amazing.  Once at the Puna coast, you’ll see beach after beach, tidal pools, rocky shoreline, amazing flora, and warm ponds.  Stop by your favorite and enjoy a day in paradise. Getting Here: Just take HWY 11 to HWY 130.  Take HWY 130 …

Kapapala Ranch is a 29,000 acre Hawaiian ranch adjacent to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.  For a true Hawaiian ranch experience, plan in advance and make this a part of your Big Island adventure.  Explore the ranch by horse or 4-wheel drive and have a blast!  Call for reservations:  808-928-9811 Getting …

This unusually large collection of tide pools and spring-fed pools stretches almost a mile down the coast and extends up to 200 yards out into the ocean.  The feature that makes this site most interesting is that some of the pools are heated volcanically.  This warm, brackish water is usually …