Big Island Things to see !
Sightseeing
Beautiful black sand beach ! its clothing optional where you can be natural and free in nature. Frequent dolphin sightings here. Swim carefully and only when you feel confident as there are no lifeguards at this beach fyi. Often locals will sell their farm fresh fruits at the parking lot !
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Kehena Black Sand Beach
Beautiful black sand beach ! its clothing optional where you can be natural and free in nature. Frequent dolphin sightings here. Swim carefully and only when you feel confident as there are no lifeguards at this beach fyi. Often locals will sell their farm fresh fruits at the parking lot !
Volcanically heated hot ponds ! set amongst a beautiful black sand beach, the ponds on the left are clearer water that filters out
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Pohoiki Bay and Hot Spring
13-5579 Kalapana - Kapoho RdVolcanically heated hot ponds ! set amongst a beautiful black sand beach, the ponds on the left are clearer water that filters out
Great hiking trails, don't miss the Thurston Lava Tube, Kilauea Iki crater, steam vents and more !
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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Great hiking trails, don't miss the Thurston Lava Tube, Kilauea Iki crater, steam vents and more !
Hawaii's newest Black Sand Beach formed during the 2018 lava flow! Huge beach, strong currents make it better for looking not swimming but there are hot ponds on the beach too for soaking!
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Pohoiki Black Sand Beach
Kalapana Kapoho Beach RoadHawaii's newest Black Sand Beach formed during the 2018 lava flow! Huge beach, strong currents make it better for looking not swimming but there are hot ponds on the beach too for soaking!
Great, smaller free park with a simple loop walking trail to see cool trees preserved in lava "tombs"
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Isibhengezo saseNtshonalanga seLava Tree
Hawaii 132Great, smaller free park with a simple loop walking trail to see cool trees preserved in lava "tombs"
Beautiful ocean front park, great snorkeling, always honu (turtles) to see
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I-Carlsmith Beach Park
1815 Kalanianaole StBeautiful ocean front park, great snorkeling, always honu (turtles) to see
Must see waterfall in hilo, look for the rainbow spray when the light hits it just right. So beautiful !
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Rainbow Falls
Must see waterfall in hilo, look for the rainbow spray when the light hits it just right. So beautiful !
Amazing short hike through the jungle on a paved trail with stairs to see 2 giant waterfalls and many lovely plants.
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I-Akaka Falls State Park
875 Akaka Falls RdAmazing short hike through the jungle on a paved trail with stairs to see 2 giant waterfalls and many lovely plants.
Great beach for keiki (kids) many shallow tide pools, pavillions, showers, bathrooms
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I-Park yase-Onekahakaha Beach
74 Onekahakaha RdGreat beach for keiki (kids) many shallow tide pools, pavillions, showers, bathrooms
Beautiful black sand beach with great snorkeling, check with lifeguards for any rip tides if you are new to snorkeling or swimming. Outdoor shower and bathrooms
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Richardson Ocean Park
2355 Kalanianaole StBeautiful black sand beach with great snorkeling, check with lifeguards for any rip tides if you are new to snorkeling or swimming. Outdoor shower and bathrooms
Large black sand beach in Ka'u district. Often there are many honu sleeping on the beach to see. Don't touch or harass the turtles.
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Punalu‘u Beach
Large black sand beach in Ka'u district. Often there are many honu sleeping on the beach to see. Don't touch or harass the turtles.
Food scene
Historic Pahoa Town, home of "Pahoa Village Hostel" and many great locally owned restaurants, cafes, art galleries and shops !
Pahoa Village Rd, Pāhoa, HI 96778, USA
Historic Pahoa Town, home of "Pahoa Village Hostel" and many great locally owned restaurants, cafes, art galleries and shops !
Great thai food right across from "Pahoa Village Hostel"
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Ning's Thai Cuisine
15-2955 Pahoa Village RdGreat thai food right across from "Pahoa Village Hostel"
" Booch Bar" Delicious healthy food and kombucha on top in downtown hilo. Great art too
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Conscious Culture Cafe
110 Keawe St" Booch Bar" Delicious healthy food and kombucha on top in downtown hilo. Great art too
Pele's Kitchen
152923 Pahoa Village RdGreat Breakfast (open til noon) near the Hostel
Yummy desserts and baked goods near the hostel. vegan, gluten free options !
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Bananarama Bakery
15-2929 Pahoa Village RoadYummy desserts and baked goods near the hostel. vegan, gluten free options !
Pele's Kitchen
152923 Pahoa Village RdGreat breakfast near the hostel (closes at noon)