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1. Mauna Kea Beach

This resort beach on the Big Island’s northwest coast is a hot spot for swimmers and snorkelers and considered by many as one of Hawaii’s best beaches. The Mauna Kea Beach Hotel was opened in 1965. At a cost of U.S. $15 million, it was the most expensive ever built at the time. Decades later the beach and the hotel remain a popular destination.
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Mauna Kea showing landscape views, a beach and tropical scenes

2. Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area

Hapuna Beach is one of the few white-sand beaches on the Big Island’s west coast. The state park covers 61.8 acres (25 hectares) of the island and is a great destination to hike, swim and snorkel. The park is also home to the popular Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel, sister hotel to the famous Mauna Kea Beach Hotel.
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Hapuna Beach State Park which includes a sandy beach, landscape views and a luxury hotel or resort

3. Waipio Valley Lookout

Climb to Waipi'o Valley Lookout to get a whole new perspective on the natural spectacle of Waipi'o Valley below. This picturesque area is known locally as “The Valley of the Kings” and is celebrated for its important role in Haiwaiian royal history. However, the exquisite tropical landscape itself is every bit as captivating as the stories that surround it and this lookout point gives you a chance to see it as its best.
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Treat yourself to a bird’s-eye view of the verdant stretch of land nicknamed The Valley of the Kings, a place of striking beauty and historical importance.

4. Pololu Valley Overlook

The drive along Hawaii’s Akoni Pule Highway is one of the most scenic routes in the state. On one side the volcanic mountain of Mauna Loa rises steeply above you, while on the other you can gaze across the Pacific Ocean. Continue to the end of the highway to find yourself at one of Hawaii’s most dramatic vistas, the Pololū Valley Overlook.
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Pololu Valley Overlook which includes landscape views and general coastal views

5. Parker Ranch Center

Find out where Hawai’ian ranching history was made at the Parker Ranch in Waimea. Explore this historic ranch on an informative tour and learn about the Parker legacy and Hawai’i’s first cowboys. Discover the Parker estate and see the family’s collection of fascinating artifacts and artworks from a bygone era.
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Parker Ranch Center which includes land animals and horse riding

Popular places to visit

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Waipio Valley Lookout

Treat yourself to a bird’s-eye view of the verdant stretch of land nicknamed The Valley of the Kings, a place of striking beauty and historical importance.

Waipio Valley Lookout
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Waipio Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Waipio Beach during your trip to Honokaa? Experience the area's theatre scene and entertainment choices.

Waipio Beach
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Hawaiian Vanilla Company

Enjoy an outing to Hawaiian Vanilla Company during your stay in Honokaa. You can seek out the horse riding while in the area.

Hawaiian Vanilla Company
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Hiilawe Waterfall

Explore the great outdoors at Hiilawe Waterfall, a lovely green space in Honokaa. You can seek out the horse riding while in the area.

Hiilawe Waterfall
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Kalopa State Recreation Area

Explore the great outdoors at Kalopa State Recreation Area, a lovely green space in Honokaa. You can seek out the horse riding while in the area.

Kalopa State Recreation Area
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Kalōpā

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Kalōpā during your trip to Honokaa? Experience the area's theatre scene and entertainment choices.

Kalōpā
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Hamakua Country Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Honokaa at Hamakua Country Club. You can seek out the horse riding while in the area.

Hamakua Country Club
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Katsu Goto Memorial

Find out about the history of Honokaa when you spend time at Katsu Goto Memorial. You can seek out the horse riding while in the area.

Katsu Goto Memorial
Honokaa showing general coastal views, a gorge or canyon and landscape views

Honokaa