What to do in Hawaii Island, HI

Activities, attractions and tours

Honokaa showing general coastal views
Honokaa showing general coastal views
Kailua-Kona showing rugged coastline, a sunset and general coastal views
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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park featuring landscape views and signage

Hawaii Island Attractions

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The sun, sea, and palms waving in the breeze all make this the perfect place to escape. Get away for a little while. You might not want to come home!

There are plenty of things to do in Hawaii that are sure to keep your itinerary as full as you’d like it to be. Arrange for Hawaii excursions to visit the hot spots or take Hawaii tours on your own. Hawaii activities wouldn't be complete without tourist favorites such as a journey to one of the volcanoes that are a must see. Take a close look at the map to find all of the top attractions in Hawaii, but be sure to include the local places as well when you venture out. Some of the best spots to visit may not be listed on a travel brochure, but the natives will be sure to fill you in.

Your Hawaii trip will not be complete without a visit to Pearl Harbor. As home of the Pacific fleet of the Navy, you will be able to see the memorial to those who gave their lives when under attack in 1941. The Arizona Memorial allows you to travel over the underwater remains of the USS Arizona, a ship that will forever be buried at sea along with its sailors and memories.

Sea Life Park and the Waikiki Aquarium are perfect for anyone who loves sea creatures while the Haleakala National Park will allow you to see the great beauty of the land. Visit the Iolani Palace to journey to the glorious past of this state or sample beautiful creations in the Honolulu Museum of Art. Feel like getting close to the animals? The Honolulu Zoo is the place for you. No matter what your destination, let Expedia make it easier to go to Hawaii!


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Aerial view of Kahikolu Congregation Church, Kealakekua Bay, Big Island, Hawaii, United States of America, North America

Holualoa Village

While visiting Holualoa Village, you might make a stop by sights like Sadie Seymour Botanical Garden and Honl's Beach.

Holualoa Village
Kailua Pier featuring general coastal views, tropical scenes and a bay or harbor

Historic Kailua Village

Visitors to Historic Kailua Village rave about its stunning beaches, island views, and popular shops. You might also want to make some time to see Kailua-Kona Wharf or Kamakahonu Beach while you're exploring the neighborhood.

Historic Kailua Village
Panorama, coconut palms on golf course fairways

Keauhou

This ancient Hawai’ian haven on the Kona coast sits on a beautiful shoreline dotted with temples, schools of magnificent manta rays and luxurious resorts.

Keauhou
Aerial panorama of the Kona coast on the Big Island in Hawaii. Area of the surfing spot named Pine Trees.

Kahaluu-Keauhou

While visiting Kahaluu-Keauhou, you might make a stop by sights like Keauhou Shopping Center and Keauhou Bay Beach.

Kahaluu-Keauhou
Magic Sand beach is a very nice beach to hang out and watch sunset. Waves 🌊 could be magical and dangerous to have kids get close with it.

Kahaluu Bay

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Kahaluu Bay is a destination visitors seek out for is beaches, seaside views, and pristine golf courses. You might want to check out attractions like Kahalu'u Beach Park or Magic Sands Beach while you're exploring the neighborhood.

Kahaluu Bay
After a very bad road of 2 miles in between lava fields, you get tovthid amazing black sand beach, with nearly no-one, just a few turtles 🐢

Kalaoa

Unique features of Kalaoa include the coffeehouses and seaside views. Make a stop by Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park or Kohanaiki Beach Park while you're exploring the area.

Kalaoa

 

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