- The list below includes 24 free or cheap things to do in or near Kalapana, Hawaii, including 32 different types of inexpensive activities like Religious Buildings, Hiking Trails, Beaches and Ziplines.
- From Kapoho Tide Pools to Isaac Hale Beach Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Kalapana and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Pahoa, Volcano, Hilo and Kurtistown.
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Visitors have a few options available when touring the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, whether they desire to drive, hike, or even bike the terrain. Ranger programs and other services are available at the visitor centers.
18.9 Miles
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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Volcano, HI 96785
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With art showcasing the beauty of Hawaii's culture and landscape, Volcano Art Center Gallery offers instructional workshops for watercolor, pastel, and stained glass crafts. The gallery also hosts live music and an after school music program.
19.6 Miles
Situated within Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, the Thurston Lava Tube, also known as Nahuku, is a 500 year old lava cave. Visitors can walk through the cave which is conveniently lit with electric lighting.
25.0 Miles
Located at the 14 000 ft summit of Mauna Kea, and accessible by vehicle, the Mauna Kea Observatory is the largest astronomical observatory in the world, housing thirteen telescopes operated by astronomers in eleven countries.
25.4 Miles
The main attraction of the Imiloa Astonomy Center is its 120-seat planetarium, which boasts shows in 3D. The site also comprises a large landscape garden featuring plants native to Hawaii, and exhibits exploring connections between science and local Hawaiian culture.
25.8 Miles
12 kinds of items can be bought at the Hilo Farmers Market: flowers, fresh produce, food, crafts, artwork, medicine, retail, and others. Special events are held, such as the second-hand Sunday.
25.9 Miles
With a Japanese inspired design, the Liliuokalani Gardens have ponds, bridges, rock gardens, pagodas, and a tea-house. It covers 30 acres and it is dedicated to the first Japanese who have worked on the sugar cane fields.
25.9 Miles
As long as you pack a sturdy pair of hiking shoes and a couple of flashlights, Kaumana Caves Park will provide you with a thrilling adventure. Hikers enter into genuine lava tubes in their original form and can explore the caves by flashlight.
26.3 Miles
Known for its favorable snorkelling conditions, Richardson Beach Park includes a black sand beach, with several tide pools creating by natural lava sea walls. Surf, kayak, snorkel or swim among coral reef marine life and sea turtles.
26.3 Miles
A black sand beach, Richardson Ocean Park has tidal pools to explore and calm water. Also at the park are restrooms, showers, picnic areas, telephones, and a spring fed ponds.