Big Island attractions
The free and self-guided sights across Big Island of Hawaii: waterfalls, beaches, parks, valleys and viewpoints. No booking needed, just what to know before you go and the tours worth pairing nearby.
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A-Bay (Anaehoomalu Bay)
Beaches · Waikoloa · Free
Carlsmith Beach Park
Beaches · Hilo · Free
Green Sand Beach (Papakōlea)
Beaches · Pahala
Hapuna Beach
Beaches · Waikoloa
Honoli'i Beach
Beaches · Hilo
Hookena Beach
Beaches · Captain Cook
Kahalu'u Beach Park
Beaches · Kailua-Kona
Kealakekua Bay
Beaches · Captain Cook
Kekaha Kai State Park
Beaches · Kailua-Kona
Kiholo Bay
Beaches · Kailua-Kona
Kua Bay (Manini'owali)
Beaches · Kailua-Kona
Kukio Beach
Beaches · Kailua-Kona
Magic Sands Beach (La'aloa)
Beaches · Kailua-Kona
Makalawena Beach
Beaches · Kailua-Kona
Mauna Kea Beach
Beaches · Waikoloa
Mauna Lani Beach (49 Black Sand)
Beaches · Waikoloa
Pebble Beach (Halape area)
Beaches · Volcano
Punalu'u Black Sand Beach
Beaches · Pahala
Richardson Ocean Park
Beaches · Hilo
Spencer Beach Park
Beaches · Waikoloa · Free
Two Step (Honaunau Bay)
Beaches · Captain Cook
Waialea Bay (Beach 69)
Beaches · Waikoloa · Free
Whittington Beach Park
Beaches · Pahala
Attractions vs. tours: what is the difference?
Attractions are the island's free or self-guided sights: pull over, walk in, usually no reservation. Many pair beautifully with a booked activity nearby, so each attraction page lists hours, access notes and the tours worth adding around it. Tell the concierge which sights you do not want to miss and it threads them into your week between the bookable highlights.