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Nature & parks in Island of Hawaii

Top Parks & Nature Attractions in Island of Hawaii, HI

Nature & Parks in Island of Hawaii

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  • Sunset

1. Mauna Kea Summit

4,538
Mountains
by F6614VXdavidp
Jason our guide was very attentive, knowledgeable about the island's geology, history and astronomy, and a great sens...

2. Pololu Valley Lookout

1,095
Lookouts • Valleys
by captcab99
... 40 minutes to the black sand beach and incredible views of a river valley and large cliffs along the ocean, amazing!
  • アカカの滝本体

3. Akaka Falls State Park

6,106
State Parks • Waterfalls
by MoniqueHawaii
... well maintained and fairly easy to do, We really loved the dense tropical forest setting and the amazing waterfall!
  • View of the valley from the viewpoint.

4. Waipi'o Valley

1,025
Historic Walking Areas • Valleys
Open now
by swearengen
Surrounded by mountains with gorgeous rivers, taro farms, wild horses, and fruit trees all around, it is really somet...
  • вулкан

5. Kilauea Volcano

177
Volcanoes
by 51elsaw
So worth the drive to the Volcano national park! Volcano house overlooks the caldera !!! It’s an amazing view .
  • Mauna Kea beach on Hawai'i Island

6. Mauna Kea Beach

426
Beaches
by malewis2
Perfect powder sand, trees you can set up chairs under so you can stay cool and enjoy the beauty of the ocean.

7. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

8,227
Volcanoes
by thewaywardsojourn
Absolutely Fabulous Experience - Had a terrific tour with (John) Park Ranger - Very informative - personable - In Awe...

8. Kealakekua Bay

812
Historic Sites • Bodies of Water
Open now
by 389virginiae
Kealakekua Bay is beautiful and a great place to kayak on the Big Island, you should see dolphins while kayaking.
  • Sweet isolation!

9. 49 Black Sand Beach

676
Beaches
by coachklewis
Great place for a family event, relaxing by the water and a chance to see amazing sea turtles that sit right next to...
  • View from the entrance

10. Manini'owali Beach (Kua Bay)

1,372
Beaches
by EagleFlyer
We loved the soft white sand, the bright blue ocean, the fun swells, the ocean life and the pleasant atmosphere among...
  • Waialea Beach (69 Beach)

11. Waialea Beach

310
Beaches
by catscunn
Absolutely gorgeous beach, great swimming, white sand, shaded spots too.

12. Rainbow Falls

3,832
Waterfalls
by aprilh908
Rainbow Falls is a super easy place to see a beautiful waterfall, especially if you aren't able to hike other trails...
  • Kapoho Tide Pools - easy access and tranquility

13. Kapoho Tide Pools

779
Geologic Formations
by LyndsayF143
Devastated at the loss of this area, blessed to have enjoyed the beauty, humbled by Pele and Mother Nature.
  • Sunrise at Mauna Kea

14. Mauna Kea

310
Mountains • Observatories & Planetariums
by bumblebeezz
Add to that a stargazing portion of the tour with crystal clear skies free from light pollution, and it's a must-see...
  • Kaunaoa Beach

15. Kauna'oa Bay

27
Beaches
by NaplesDayna
... beaches throughout the years and this time we stayed at the Mauna Kea BH and I must say, this beach is spectacular!

16. Kilauea Iki Trail

1,423
Hiking Trails
by trixiedix6
This moderate route in Volcano National Park has a well-maintained trail that takes the hiker through the diverse lan...
  • View from cove

17. Hapuna Beach State Recreation Area

2,640
State Parks • Beaches
by Enduro338
The beach is large, the sand is idyllic and soft, and the waves are perfect for body surfing or boogie boarding.
  • Excellent spot for snorkeling

18. Anaehoomalu

745
Beaches
by 71philw
We call this amazing beach "turtle bay", so many sea turtles enjoy sunning on the sands as travelers relax and swim a...
  • A view of the showroom

19. Akatsuka Orchid Gardens

505
Gardens
by clairestockhausen
Great tour--so many beautiful orchids, wonderful, knowledgeable staff, and excellent learning opportunity.
  • A very friendly octopus!

20. Kanaloa Octopus Farm

687
Nature & Wildlife Areas
by cliedholm
We loved all the different personalities of these amazing creatures and learned a bit more about our marine inhabitants.

21. Papakolea Green Sand Beach

2,114
Beaches
by shonl46
Crisp white rips of waves and awesome detail in the cove formations.. Another interesting and unique view is the sand...

22. Kekaha Kai State Park

127
State Parks
by kathleeno614
A sandy beach awaits, sea turtles and, if you are lucky, perhaps a seal, but this is definitely paradise found!
  • Glaze 'stalagtites' and on we go

23. Kaumana Caves Park

370
Caverns & Caves
by dunadan
This was a great stop on our trip from Kona over to Hilo, and was a very enjoyable hour-long adventure for our family.
  • Such a great swimming spot!

24. Carlsmith Beach Park

268
Beaches • Parks
by jsilverman83
A lovely grassy park and a beautiful cove filled with coral, sand, lava rock, fish, and sea turtles!
  • Queen Liliuokalani Gardens

25. Liliuokalani Gardens

1,157
Gardens
by Kritter_foster
It's fun seeing the banyan trees, but the gardens are so pretty and serene - everything is just so green and perfect!
  • View from beach next door

26. Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park

1,650
Historic Sites • National Parks
by briand790
A Favorite National Park - Great History - Excellent Trails - Wildlife - Unbelievable Views
  • View from shoreline

27. Lapakahi State Historical Park

166
State Parks • National Parks
by Karrst
Park staff and archaeologists have preserved and restored many of the sites, they have discovered a deep well for pro...
  • Kahalu'u Beach Park - Sea Turtle

28. Kahalu'u Beach Park

418
State Parks
by Andyudis
The vistas, tide pools, Sea Turtles, food truck, info center, benches with shade and easy access made this a favorite...
  • The first petroglyphs along the trail

29. Puako Petroglyph Archaeological Preserve

144
Historic Sites • Nature & Wildlife Areas
by Jenny_in_Palo_Alto
From the parking lot, there's a sign for the trailhead that is both easy to spot and also easy to miss--it kind of an...
  • a span of the beach

30. Punalu'u Black Sand beach

1,692
State Parks • Beaches
Open now
by eveb594
The shoreline is rocky in spots, too, so plan to marvel at the shimmering sand and (if you’re lucky) sea turtles from...
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