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Palace Theater
Hilo · 699m from downtown
Mauna Kea
Mauna Kea, at 4,207 meters above sea level, is the highest mountain on the Big Island of Hawaii. This is also the place on Earth that is close to the Martian landscape, and many movies about space are shot here. The dormant volcano is a harsh environment, once a glacier, and now home to many endangered native species.Hawaii island · 40.8 km from Hilo
Pepeekeo Scenic Drive
Papaikou · 7.8 km from Hilo
Nāhuku Lava Tube
To the east of the Crater Link intersection is a rainforest on the windward slopes of Kilauea filled with native tree ferns and myrtle trees. It is at the end of a trail that passes through a forest of myrtle trees. The lava channel itself is wide and forms when the surface layer of the lava flow begins to harden while the lava below is still flowing. After the inner lava flow dries up, the outer crust remains. There are many lava passages on East Hawaii, and this is one of the larger ones. After walking a lighted road, there is still a long section behind, so it is better to bring a flashlight.Hawaii island · 38.2 km from Hilo
Lava Tree State Monument
Hawaii island · 33.7 km from Hilo
Punalu'u Black Sand Beach
The black sand beach is located on the east of the big island. From the black sand beach, the North Atlantic Ocean is endless. The black sand and the white waves form a strong contrast in the sun. The formation of black sand beaches The formation of black sand beaches is related to volcanism. In an ancient submarine volcanic eruption, the mud layer on the bottom of the sea was turned out of the ground and mixed with the mud on the seashore. The effect of the wind for many years has forced the lava and soil to be broken into pieces, and finally turned into the endless black sand beach today. Tourists will feel the darkness when they first arrive here. At first glance, even the sea water is black. In fact, it is not because the beach is black, and the sea water against the black sand is also black. But if you look closely, the sea is still blue, and the coconut trees and some green plants on the sand form a sharp contrast with the black. Black sand beach is pure black sand, a little rough, but the sand is still very fine offshore. Stepping on the black sand beach with bare feet, there is no feeling of pricking your feet at all, and the delicate and soft touch can make people relax quickly and start to appreciate and enjoy this peculiar beach. People who enjoy sunbathing like to tan themselves into reddish brown are very keen to come here to bask in the sun, because the black sand absorbs sunlight better, which can make them tan faster, so many people come here to sunbathe. Turtles and hawksbill turtles Of course, humans are not the only ones who like to sunbathe here. Two local animals, hawksbill turtles and green turtles, also visit here from time to time, lying leisurely on the black sand beach and enjoying the sun. But because they are rare species here, in order not to disturb them, there are warning signs on the beach to remind tourists not to touch the turtles, and to keep a distance of more than 5 meters even when taking pictures.Hawaii island · 79.1 km from Hilo
Lanai
The island is small, but there are two high-end resorts both owned by the Four Seasons hotel group. The wedding of Bill Gates, the richest man in the world, was held here. This probably gives a quick indication of the island's specs.United States · Lanai City
Waipiʻo Valley Lookout
Waipio Valley is as famous as the famous Kilauea Crater on Hawaii Island and SOUTHPOINT at the southern end of the Big Island. It can be called the three major viewpoints on Hawaii Island. From the Waipio Valley Viewpoint, there is an unobstructed view of the dark green Waipio Valley and the cliffs. There is a mountain road here, which requires a certain amount of physical strength to complete. The valley is inhabited by the local indigenous people who are isolated from the world, and it can be described as a paradise.Kukuihaele · 67.3 km from Hilo
Hana Hwy
The Hana Highway is located on Maui's rugged east coast, with about 600 turns and 54 bridges. The winding Hana Highway snakes between tropical valleys and towering cliffs, with beautiful scenery along the way. There are hiking trails along the way that go deep into the dense jungle, and you can see rushing waterfalls and clear pools. From Pa'ia all the way east, there will be fewer and fewer houses, replaced by sugarcane fields. After passing the 16-mile sign on Hwy36, the Hana Highway sign begins to change to Hwy36, and the sign numbers begin to return to zero.United States · Maui County
Papakōlea Green Sand Beach
A truly unique Papakōlea Green Sand Beach, where the sand is dark green and shimmers with a unique glow in the sunlight. Transportation to this location is quite difficult, so even locals from the main volcanic island rarely visit. If you plan to visit, you can drive in, but you'll need a 4WD jeep. There are no shops along the way, so it's essential to bring your own drinking water and snacks.United States · Hawaii island
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Palace Theater
Hilo · 699m from downtownMauna Kea
Hawaii island · 40.8 km from HiloPepeekeo Scenic Drive
Papaikou · 7.8 km from HiloNāhuku Lava Tube
Hawaii island · 38.2 km from HiloLava Tree State Monument
Hawaii island · 33.7 km from HiloPunalu'u Black Sand Beach
Hawaii island · 79.1 km from HiloLanai
United States · Lanai CityWaipiʻo Valley Lookout
Kukuihaele · 67.3 km from HiloHana Hwy
United States · Maui CountyPapakōlea Green Sand Beach
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What travelers say about Hilo
PinkozxcAugust 25, 2023
5.0
it was such a beautiful experience. especially learning about the stars. highly recommend wearing super warm clothes tho
Mauna Kea
M30***41January 29, 2021
5.0
Largest black sand beach - lots of sea turtles, and swimmable beach, and beautiful palm trees to shade you from the sun.
Punalu'u Black Sand Beach
DEAR张小球January 9, 2020
5.0
Lanai is not small in size, and its natural landscape is beautiful. There is a small town on the island, not crowded, but with good scenery. There is enough food, drink and shopping on the island. There are also many beaches on the island.
Lanai
小思文April 17, 2020
4.0
You can see a lot of interesting resources and things in the valley. The natural scenery of this valley is also quite good. The various vegetation resources in the valley are also quite rich. The whole place is very natural. It will be a little humid in summer.
Waipiʻo Valley Lookout
东张西望望东西January 22, 2021
5.0
The Hana Highway is worth a visit for those who like to drive. The scenery along the way is naturally very beautiful. There are many scenic spots. However, the Hana Highway is not flat all the way. There are also sharp bends and gravel roads.
Hana Hwy
栖霞风雨April 25, 2020
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The Green Sand Beach on the Big Island of Hawaii is not far from the southernmost coast of the United States, but you need to take a pickup truck driven by a local to get in. The road is very difficult to walk on. The scenery is okay, the green sand is quite peculiar, and the road is very dusty.
Papakōlea Green Sand Beach
