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Hamakua Chocolate Farm Tour and TastingView details →★ 5.0 · 188 reviews · Papaikoufrom$99

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Onomea FallsWaterfall inside the Hawaii Tropical Bioreserve & Garden Hawaii Tropical Bioreserve & GardenPremier 17-acre botanical garden on the scenic Onomea Bay Onomea TrailThe Onomea Trail offers an easy 30-minute loop through accessible tropical rainforest near Papaikou, featuring dramatic ocean views, waterfall encounters, and wooden boardwalks leading to rocky coastline overlooks. Perfect for families seeking a quick Big Island adventure.Onomea Bay OverlookOnomea Bay Overlook offers one of Big Island's most photogenic coastal views from a convenient roadside perch. This elevated viewpoint frames a perfect crescent of black sand beach backed by lush tropical forest, with morning light providing the best photography conditions.