Waipio Beach

1-1/2 hr drive northeast of Kona is this beautiful black sand beach. Well worth the drive. You need a 4x4 to get there, but that’s half the fun!
1-1/2 hr drive northeast of Kona is this beautiful black sand beach. Well worth the drive. You need a 4x4 to get there, but that’s half the fun!
Private beach for Newlyweds. My wife and me owned this beach for all morning as no one showed up at the beach until noon. The beach looks very beautiful and is a very good place to relax after coming down into the valley, but be careful with going into the water. This beach is known for its rip currents and high surf, making it a dangerous place to go swimming especially during the winter months. Getting down into Waipi’o Black Sand Beach. The road down to the beach is one of the steepest roads on the island. On the steepest part, it rises 800 ft in only 0.6 miles. To get down to the valley floor you must either have your own 4WD car, hike down, or hitchhike down. Some Hawaiian car rental companies explicitly mention in the rental agreement that it is not permitted to drive your rental car down into Waipi’o valley, so be sure to ask them if you are allowed to take your car down into the valley. Alternatively, you can join a tour that will take you down to the valley floor. P.S. Expedia cap and sun glasses were traveling with us:) #lifeatexpedia
Black sand beach awaits you at the bottom of the Waipio lookout #beach #weekendgetaway island hopping!

Popular places to visit

Waipio Valley Lookout which includes rocky coastline, general coastal views and views

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
Hawaii which includes rocky coastline, general coastal views and tropical scenes

Hamakua Heritage Corridor

This scenic journey is the perfect daytrip to the Hāmākua Coast and its natural sites, including dramatic cliffs, fern groves, waterfalls and tropical gardens.

Hamakua Heritage Corridor
Parker Ranch Center which includes land animals and horse riding

Parker Ranch Center

Step back in time at this historic cattle ranch and magnificent homestead in Waimea, where Hawai’i’s first cowboys worked the land and a family left a legacy.

Parker Ranch Center
My favorite hiking trail on the Big Island of Hawaii. #adventure #tentree #kendrapowersphotography

Waimea Park

Explore the great outdoors at Waimea Park, a lovely green space in Kamuela. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Waimea Park
Beautiful black sand beach at the end of the Pololu Valley trail. There’s a slippery walk down to the valley from the overlook area... maybe 3/4 of a mile. Nice views on the way down, ending where the river meets the sea. #BeachBound #Hiking #BigIsland #Hawaii #Blue

Pololu Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Pololu Beach during your trip to Kapaau? Wander the gardens and parks while you're in the area.

Pololu Beach

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

Top Waipio Beach Hotel Deals

Waipio Valley and Ocean View

Waipio Valley and Ocean View

Honokaa HI
Waipio Valley and Ocean View
Serene, Restored House from Sugar Days with Sweeping Ocean Views

Serene, Restored House from Sugar Days with Sweeping Ocean Views

Honokaa HI
Serene, Restored House from Sugar Days with Sweeping Ocean Views
Castle Waimea Country Lodge

Castle Waimea Country Lodge

2.5 out of 5
65-1210 Lindsey Rd Kamuela HI
Castle Waimea Country Lodge
Sunset Orchard- Sunny side of Waimea, close to beaches!

Sunset Orchard- Sunny side of Waimea, close to beaches!

Waimea HI
Sunset Orchard- Sunny side of Waimea, close to beaches!
"The land of Sunshine" - fantastic ocean views, peaceful, romantic getaway

"The land of Sunshine" - fantastic ocean views, peaceful, romantic getaway

Honokaa HI
"The land of Sunshine" - fantastic ocean views, peaceful, romantic getaway
Frank Lloyd Wright Designed Home in Beautiful Location!

Frank Lloyd Wright Designed Home in Beautiful Location!

Kamuela HI
Frank Lloyd Wright Designed Home in Beautiful Location!
Forest Retreat Eco-Lodge - 24 acres of private land.

Forest Retreat Eco-Lodge - 24 acres of private land.

Honokaa HI
Forest Retreat Eco-Lodge - 24 acres of private land.
The Westin Hapuna Beach Resort

The Westin Hapuna Beach Resort

4.5 out of 5
62-100 Kauna'oa Drive Kamuela HI
The Westin Hapuna Beach Resort
Mauna Lani, Auberge Collection

Mauna Lani, Auberge Collection

5 out of 5
68-1400 Mauna Lani Dr Kamuela HI
Mauna Lani, Auberge Collection
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