Location: Pahoa
Top Things to do in Pahoa
The 7 Best Free Things to do in Pahoa, Hawaii (HI)
Tiny Pahoa is Hawaii's alternative to a glitzy, prepackaged vacation experience. A small, Victorian town with wooden boardwalks, Pahoa has been called the "downtown" of the Puna region of the Big Island. Travelers will find abundant natural beauty combined with a laid-back, artistic atmosphere.
Restaurants in Pahoa
1. Kapoho Tide Pools
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 779 reviews
Reviewed By P1654QJdaniels - San Diego, United States
This very unique snorkeling spot is now under two feet of lava. Another treasure lost but another will surely develop.
2. Kaimu Beach Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 64 reviews
Reviewed By Ellesor826 - Bradenton, United States
This is a must stop and walk and experience thing that every visitor must experience when visiting Hawaii. This beach was one of the highlights on the tour we had chosen from our cruise ship and truly was exceptional. Be prepared to be out in the hot and humid sun for the walk to and from the black sand beach on a nature path with lots of photo ops along the way. It's not smooth but it's not steep and it is hot! And it is also very well worth it! Stop by the little smoothie shop when you're done for a nice refreshing cold and delicious treat. This is not to be missed.
3. Kehena Black Sand Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 169 reviews
Reviewed By AlexMaps - Milan, Italy
Beautiful black sand beach with turtles and an amazing lagune just behind. Without visitors could be even better, but the the location has his own charme
4. Red Road (Hwy 137)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By Alohalady1989
The immense power of mother nature was on full display as we traveled highway 137 in Hawaii in November 2019. We started our journey at a place called Uncle Robert's at the south end of the Highway. A quirky little place with interesting people who have amazing stories to tell if you take the time to listen. As we traveled up the road, we were treated to sights of breathtaking black lava cliffs dropping into the sea, and the display of the waves crashing into them was absolutely stunning! We happened upon a Hawaiian Burial Site and it was fascinating. Since we felt we were on sacred ground,we tried to be be very respectful, we had sort of happened upon the site, it was a very small site, not a cemetery. We then came to the place where the lava from the May 2018 Leilani Estates eruption had flowed to the ocean and they had started rebuilding the road. It was very apocalyptic looking. Nothing green remained. The road, at that time, ended at Isaac Hale Park, which obviously had, at one time, been much larger, until the lava cut it off. This is where the boat ramp at Pohoiki no longer goes into the ocean and is now land locked. The trip was amazing! So much to see!
5. Ahalanui Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 364 reviews
Reviewed By deniskT4272NZ - Palm Springs, United States
My wife and I loved this special place when we vacationed in Hawaii last year. A large, clear pond warmed by geothermal heat and protected from the ocean surf by a rock reef. It was such a mellow atmosphere with people just happily floating in the warm, soft waters. I saw colorful reef fish when I snorkeled there too. But, as others have said, the latest volcano has wiped it off the map. Maybe there's another place like this on the Big Island...
6. Lava Tree State Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 555 reviews
Reviewed By Juliegram - Montverde, United States
Lava Tree State Park is a lovely natural wonder and great place to see a volcanic fissure, walk the trails among the flora and fauna, and even sit at the picnic tables for your lunch while learning about the lava trees. Great explanatory signage. And rest rooms! Want to relax in solitude? Stop by! We went with John our driver from Pineapple Xpress Tours, Hilo. Give him a call and let him know you want to see Lava Tree State Park!
7. Isaac Hale Beach Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 198 reviews
Reviewed By ChrysalisTravel
Big Island's newest black sand beach. Fine black sand, pounding surf, and thermal pools make this a very interesting beach indeed. The boat ramp is untouched from the lava flow, but is unusable for boat traffic. Lava has covered access roads, so plan for longer drives. As of October, there were no facilities. No fresh water = only port-a-potties at the beach.
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