Mauna Kea Summit
At 4,207 meters, Mauna Kea Summit is Hawaii's highest point. To reach the top you can drive from sea-level to the peak in just two hours. This dormant volcano is about a million years old, and one of the best spots to observe the heavens come nightfall.
Manini'owali Beach (Kua Bay)
A paradisical white sand beach at Kua Bay and the turquoise waters at Manini'owali Beach are perfect for snorkeling and swimming. On a good day, you might even spot dolphins and humpback whales from the shore. The beach is part of the larger Kekaha Kai State Park.
Saddle Road
Also known as Hawaii State Highway 200, Saddle Road is a popular scenic drive. It touches an elevation of 6,632 feet, at Humuula Saddle. Drive carefully as wildlife often cross the roads at unexpected times.
Ocean Rider Seahorse Farm
Take a biologist-led tour at this farm which raises seahorses for research purposes and aquariums. You can watch the little creatures swim, hook tails and dance in the tanks. The farm is just outside Kona International Airport.
Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park
Located south of Kona International Airport (KOA), the park is home to the National Historic Landmarked archaeological site called the Honokōhau Settlement. Discover traditional native Hawaiian culture, and watch out for the Hawaiian green sea turtles and Hawaiian monk seals on Honokōhau Beach.
