Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park
Location: On Highway 11 (30 miles southwest from Hilo; 96 miles southeast of Kona)
Times: 9am - 5pm
Website: http://www.nps.gov/havo/index.htm
Description: The islands of Hawaii were all created by volcanos, however most of the volcanos on the islands lay dormant, except for the Big Island. There is an active volcano on the big island and many people enjoy taking a helicopter ride over the lava flows or just view it from the National Park look-out. There are hikes in the area as well.
Times: 9am - 5pm
Website: http://www.nps.gov/havo/index.htm
Description: The islands of Hawaii were all created by volcanos, however most of the volcanos on the islands lay dormant, except for the Big Island. There is an active volcano on the big island and many people enjoy taking a helicopter ride over the lava flows or just view it from the National Park look-out. There are hikes in the area as well.
Rainbow Falls - Wailuku River State Park
Location: West of Hilo
Times: No times
Website: http://www.gohawaii.com/en/big-island/regions-neighborhoods/hilo/wailuku-state-park/
Description: It's the location of the Rainbow Falls, as well as the "Boiling Pots". Rainbow Falls is nicknamed this because it has an 80 foot drop off and the mist that surrounds the falls gives a rainbow look. The "Boiling Pots" are pools of water that are fed from the nearby PeePee Falls - the water has a look as if it was boiling, hence the name.
Times: No times
Website: http://www.gohawaii.com/en/big-island/regions-neighborhoods/hilo/wailuku-state-park/
Description: It's the location of the Rainbow Falls, as well as the "Boiling Pots". Rainbow Falls is nicknamed this because it has an 80 foot drop off and the mist that surrounds the falls gives a rainbow look. The "Boiling Pots" are pools of water that are fed from the nearby PeePee Falls - the water has a look as if it was boiling, hence the name.
Manini'owali Beach (Kua Bay)
Location: North of Kona
Times: No times
Website: http://www.yelp.com/biz/kua-bay-beach-park-kailua-kona
Description: A beautiful white sand beach with waves all year round and clear water.
Times: No times
Website: http://www.yelp.com/biz/kua-bay-beach-park-kailua-kona
Description: A beautiful white sand beach with waves all year round and clear water.
South Point (Ka Lae) & Green Sand Beach
Location: Naalehu, Big Island
Times: No times
Website: http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60596-d146751-Reviews-South_Point_Ka_Lae_and_Green_Sand_Beach-Naalehu_Island_of_Hawaii_Hawaii.html
Description: It's a 3 mile long hike to see this beautiful Green Sand Beach on the southern part of the big island - but you can also drive it.
Times: No times
Website: http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60596-d146751-Reviews-South_Point_Ka_Lae_and_Green_Sand_Beach-Naalehu_Island_of_Hawaii_Hawaii.html
Description: It's a 3 mile long hike to see this beautiful Green Sand Beach on the southern part of the big island - but you can also drive it.
Ocean Rider Seahorse Farm
Location: Kailua Kona, Hawaii
Times: 11am - 7pm
Website: http://www.seahorse.com/
Description: Located in Kona, Hawaii is a seahorse farm. This is where many seahorses live while the staff works to save reefs to ensure that the seahorses are safe and healthy. You are able to tour this facility and see live seahorses up close.
Times: 11am - 7pm
Website: http://www.seahorse.com/
Description: Located in Kona, Hawaii is a seahorse farm. This is where many seahorses live while the staff works to save reefs to ensure that the seahorses are safe and healthy. You are able to tour this facility and see live seahorses up close.