Hawaiʻi (Big Island)
Volcanoes, manta rays, and diverse climates.
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Inspiration
Why go there
- Volcanoes National Park
- Manta ray night snorkel
- Black/green sand beaches
Timing
Best time to visit
Year‑round; winter has bigger surf; volcano viewing varies.
Eat & Drink
Good local food places
- Kona coffee farms
- Poke shops
- Tex Drive In (malasadas)
Must-See
Popular places
- Hawai‘i Volcanoes NP
- Mauna Kea stargazing (permit/guidelines)
- Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach
Activities
Things to do
- Manta ray dive/snorkel
- Coffee plantation tour
- Snorkel Two Step (Hōnaunau)
Quiet Corners
Off-path places to see / Hidden gems
- Papakōlea Green Sand Beach (4x4)
- Waipi‘o Valley lookout
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