The places worth a stop.
Natural and cultural landmarks across Big Island of Hawaii — falls, beaches, viewpoints, parks. Free to visit unless noted, with the nearby tours that bring each one to life.
All attractions· 23 places
A-Bay (Anaehoomalu Bay)
Popular Waikoloa resort beach with calm waters and ancient fishponds
Carlsmith Beach Park
Hilo's calm lagoon-style beach with lava rock pools and sea turtles
Green Sand Beach (Papakōlea)
Rare green sand beach near South Point
Hapuna Beach
Picture nearly half a mile of powdery white sand meeting the endless blue of the Pacific Ocean. That's Hapuna Beach – and locals will tel…
Honoli'i Beach
Honoli'i Beach offers authentic Hawaiian surf culture on black volcanic sand shores near Hilo. This protected bay provides gentle waves p…
Hookena Beach
Hookena Beach offers authentic old Hawaii charm with black volcanic sand and calm, protected waters perfect for families and beginner sno…
Kahalu'u Beach Park
Picture yourself slipping into the warm, crystal-clear waters of Kahalu'u Beach Park, where the Big Island's magic comes alive beneath th…
Kealakekua Bay
Picture this: you're floating in water so clear you can see the ocean floor 100 feet below, surrounded by vibrant coral gardens where tro…
Kekaha Kai State Park
Remote state park north of Kona airport with pristine white sand beaches including Mahai'ula and Makalawena. Requires a bumpy dirt road o…
Kiholo Bay
Hidden black lava beach with sea turtles and a secret lava tube pool
Kua Bay (Manini'owali)
Hidden along the wild Kona Coast, Kua Bay (Manini'owali) feels like Hawaii's best-kept secret. Picture this: brilliant white sand so fine…
Kukio Beach
Exclusive but publicly accessible beach on the Kohala Coast
Magic Sands Beach (La'aloa)
There's something almost mystical about Magic Sands Beach that keeps drawing people back. Locals call it La'aloa – "long lava" in Hawaiia…
Makalawena Beach
Along the wild Kona Coast, there's a secret that locals have treasured for generations. Makalawena Beach isn't your typical Hawaiian geta…
Mauna Kea Beach
Picture this: you're walking barefoot across impossibly soft white sand, the kind that feels like powdered silk between your toes. That's…
Mauna Lani Beach (49 Black Sand)
A unique black volcanic sand beach with calm, protected waters on Big Island's Kohala Coast. This quieter alternative to crowded white sa…
Pebble Beach (Halape area)
Big Island's most remote beach accessible only via challenging 7-mile hike through Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Black pebble shore off…
Punalu'u Black Sand Beach
Picture this: black sand so dark it seems to absorb sunlight, stretching along Hawaii's coast where ancient lava met the sea. Punalu'u Bl…
Richardson Ocean Park
Just steps from Hilo's rugged coastline, Richardson Ocean Park feels like Hawaii's best-kept secret. This isn't your typical white sand b…
Spencer Beach Park
Calm, family-friendly beach near Kawaihae with excellent facilities
Two Step (Honaunau Bay)
Along Kona's stunning coastline, Two Step (Honaunau Bay) stands out as Hawaii's premier snorkeling destination. This protected bay sits r…
Waialea Bay (Beach 69)
Secluded white sand beach with excellent snorkeling near Puako
Whittington Beach Park
Whittington Beach Park features dramatic black lava rock coastline perfect for tide pooling and picnicking. Located in remote Ka'u distri…