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1. Akaka Falls State Park
Body Of Water/WaterfallA paved, 10-minute loop trail (approximately ½ mile) takes you to the best spots to see the spectacular cascades of Akaka. The majestic upper...Read More
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2. Anaehoomalu Bay
BeachAlso known as "A-Bay," this expansive stretch of white sand, classically fringed with coco palms, fronts the Waikoloa Beach Marriott and is...Read More
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3. Anna Ranch Heritage Center
Farm/RanchThis stunning heritage property, on the National and State Registers of Historic Places, belonged to the "first lady" of Hawaii ranching, Anna...Read More
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4. Captain Cook Monument
Memorial/Monument/TombOn February 14, 1779, famed English explorer Captain James Cook was killed here during an apparent misunderstanding with local residents. He...Read More
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5. Hapuna Beach State Recreation Area
BeachOne of Hawaii's finest beaches, Hapuna is a ½-mile-long stretch of white perfection. The turquoise water is calm in summer with just enough...Read More
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6. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Park (National/State/Provincial)Kilauea Volcano has been spewing lava rather dramatically since its current eruption began in 1983, and it shows no signs of abating. Hawaii...Read More
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7. Hulihee Palace
Castle/PalaceA lovely two-story oceanfront home surrounded by jewel-green grass and elegant coco palms and fronted by an elaborate wrought-iron gate, Hulihee...Read More
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8. Imiloa Astronomy Center
ObservatoryPart Hawaiian cultural center, part astronomy museum, this center provides an educational and cultural complement to the research being conducted...Read More
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9. Kamakahonu and Ahuena Heiau
RuinsIn the early 1800s, King Kamehameha the Great built a royal compound at Kamakahonu, the bay fronting what is now the Courtyard King Kamehameha...Read More
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10. Kapoho Tide Pools
BeachSnorkelers will find abundant coral reefs and the fish that live within them in this large network of tide pools at the end of Kapoho-Kai Road...Read More
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11. Kaunaoa Beach
BeachHands down one of the most beautiful beaches on the island, if not the whole state, Kaunaoa features a long crescent of pure white sand framed...Read More
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12. Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park
BeachThis underwater marine reserve is one of the most beautiful spots in the state. Dramatic cliffs surround super-deep, crystal-clear, turquoise...Read More
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13. Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park
BeachWhen Hurricance Iniki slammed into Hawaii in 1992, this park lost all of its sand, which is slowly returning decades later. The shoreline is...Read More
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14. Kekaha Kai State Park—Mahaiula Side
BeachIt's slowgoing down a 1.8-mile, bumpy but paved road off Highway 19 to this beach park, but it's worth it. This state park encompasses three...Read More
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15. Mokuaikaua Church
Religious Building/Site/ShrineSite of the first Christian church in the Hawaiian Islands, this solid lava-rock structure, built in 1836, is mortared with burned lime, coral...Read More
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16. Onizuka Center for International Astronomy Visitor Information Station
ObservatoryAt 9,200 feet, this excellent amateur observation site has a handful of telescopes and a knowledgeable staff. You can enjoy stargazing sessions...Read More
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17. Panaewa Rainforest Zoo & Gardens
Zoo/AquariumBilled as "the only natural tropical rain forest zoo in the United States," this sweet zoo features native Hawaiian species such as the state...Read More
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18. Punaluu Black Sand Beach Park
BeachA must-do on a south–southeast–bound trip to the volcano, this easily accessible black-sand beach is backed by low dunes, brackish ponds, and...Read More
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19. Puuhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park
RuinsThis 420-acre National Historical Park houses the best preserved puuhonua (place of refuge) in the state. Providing a safe haven for noncombatants...Read More
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20. Puukohola Heiau National Historic Site
Park (National/State/Provincial)Quite simply, this is one of the most historic and commanding sites in all of Hawaii. It was here in 1810, on top of Puukohala (Hill of the...Read More
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