Hands down our most favorite scenic drive on the Big Island, Kapoho-Kalapana Road (Route 137) is full of hidden gems such as secret swing, sea arch, and black sand beaches.
Off the Beaten Path
Fun or adventurous things to do in Big Island, Hawaii
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Onomea (Pepe’ekeo) Scenic Drive – Hilo, HI
Onomea (Pepe'ekeo) scenic drive is the most famous scenic road on the Big Island, Hawaii. It is a short 4 miles stretch of the Old Mamalahoa Highway. This scenic road snakes from one beautiful spot to another through old bridges and lush tropical forest.
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Onomea Bay Trail – Big Island, HI
Onomea Bay trail is a short, easy hike along the scenic route known as Old Mamalohoa Highway. It offers a spectacular view of the bays of the Hamakua Coast.
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Kiholo Bay – Queens Bath Hike, Big Island, HI
Kiholo Bay Hike is an easy hike that will take you to Queen's Bath, calm, turquoise water inside a picturesque bay and basking Green Sea Turtles.
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Snorkeling at Honaunau Bay or Two Step – Big Island, HI
Honaunau Bay, also known as Two Step, is one of the best places to snorkel on Big Island, Hawaii due to its calm water, large coral reefs and tons of fish.
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How to find Kaumana Caves – Hilo, Big Island
Kaumana Caves is part of an amazing 25-mile-long lava tube. It is a hidden gem, located just right outside Hilo, Big Island.
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Papakolea Green Sand Beach, the Most Beautiful Beach on Big Island, HI
As one of the most unique beaches around the globe, Papakolea Green Sand Beach is one of the only four green sand beaches in the world.
