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Island of Hawaiʻi Activities

The island of Hawaiʻi offers a variety of places to explore, including some of Hawaiʻi’s most incredible natural wonders and historic sites. No other island gives you a place to swim with manta rays, horseback ride and whale watch, all on the same visit. No other island lets you see a fiery volcano, a 420-foot waterfall and a black-sand beach. No other island offers so many cultural treasures in so many varying environments. With so much ground to cover, you’ll see why it is known as “Hawaiʻi’s Island of Adventure.”

Things to Do on the Island of Hawaiʻi

Serene Hawaiian beach with white sand, turquoise water, and palm trees along the shore.

Beaches

The island of Hawai‘i features some of the most picturesque and varied beach landscapes in the islands. Black-, white-, and even green-sand beaches encircle the island’s 266 miles of coastline.

Yellow kayak on a crystal-clear beach with lush greenery in the background.

Water Activities

With more miles of coastline than any other Hawaiian island, the waters of the island of Hawai‘i are a haven for marine life, including turtles, rays, and more.

Backpackers hiking through a lush Hawaiian forest trail with towering trees.

Land Activities

With 4,028 square miles of land to explore, including 13 climate zones, there’s no shortage of adventures on land. You’ll find hiking and biking trails, museums, remote overlooks, waterfalls, and more.

Aerial view of a volcanic landscape with active lava flows and a helicopter in the distance.

Air Activities

There’s no better way to view the sheer scope and striking environments of the island of Hawai‘i than from a bird’s-eye view.

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Silhouettes at sunset near an erupting volcano in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.

Cultural ceremony at Puukohola Heiau with participants in traditional attire.

Diver exploring coral reefs under the ocean in Hawaii.

Close-up of fresh Kona coffee beans being sun-dried in a tray.

Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park

One of the most popular attractions in all of the islands is at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, found in the island’s southeastern regions of Kaʻū and Puna.

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Historic Places

From the birthplace of King Kamehameha to the birthplace of paniolo, the island of Hawaiʻi is home to some of the most historic places in Hawaiʻi.

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Snorkeling & Scuba

The crystal-clear waters off the coast of the island of Hawaiʻi offer plenty of opportunities for underwater exploration.

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Coffee Farms

Kona coffee is famous around the world for its quality and flavor, so sampling some of the local beans is a must during your visit.

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Island of Hawaiʻi Attractions and Activities

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