Free & Cheap Things to Do in Pahala, HI

  • The list below includes 18 free or cheap things to do in or near Pahala, Hawaii, including 46 different types of inexpensive activities like Farms & Ranches, Beaches, Kayaking and Hiking Trails.
  • From Paradise Meadows to Manuka State Wayside Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Pahala and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Volcano, Naalehu, Captain Cook and Honokaa.
  • The list below includes 18 free or cheap things to do in or near Pahala, Hawaii, including 46 different types of inexpensive activities like Farms & Ranches, Beaches, Kayaking and Hiking Trails.
  • From Paradise Meadows to Manuka State Wayside Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Pahala and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Volcano, Naalehu, Captain Cook and Honokaa.
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45.0 Miles
89% 168 votes
Parks 191 Lihiwai Street, Hilo, HI 96720 MoreLess Info
The 30 acre Queen Liliuokalani Gardens, named after the last reining Hawaiian queen, is an Edo-style Japanese garden built in the 1900s. The garden contains bridges, Koi ponds, statues, pagodas, rock gardens, stone lanterns and a Japanese tea house.
45.1 Miles
80% 365 votes
Islands Off-shoot from Banyan Drive, Hilo, HI 96720 MoreLess Info
Covering 28 acres, the Coconut Island was made famous by the show Gilligan's Island. It has now the only laboratory built on a coral reef in America, and it is a part of the University of Hawaii.
45.2 Miles
91% 471 votes
Historic Homes 75-5718 Ali'i Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 MoreLess Info
At Hulihe'e Palace, visitors can learn about the history of Hawaiian culture on a self-guided tour of the building. The palace hosts community events like hula classes, book clubs, and choirs.
45.4 Miles
75% 229 votes
Piers & Boardwalks 75-5660 Palani Road, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 MoreLess Info
Featuring panoramic views of Kailua Bay, Kailua Pier offers visitors a boardwalk to watch the ocean and boats pass by. The waters around the pier are clear, providing visitors with an opportunity to see tropical fish.
45.7 Miles
83% 60 votes
Beaches Off Highway 19, Hilo, HI 96720 MoreLess Info
When you are on the Big Island, take the time to go where the locals choose to ride the waves, Honoli'i Beach Park. Stretch out in the grassy areas and watch the surfers or hunt for interesting rocks, this is a peaceful, happy beach area or all to enjoy.
45.9 Miles
91% 322 votes
Beaches 2279 Kalanianaole St., Hilo, HI MoreLess Info
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.
46.0 Miles
96% 542 votes
Visitor Centers 74-4944 Mamalahoa Highway, Holualoa, HI 96725 MoreLess Info
Nestled in beautiful Holualoa, Hawaii, Hula Daddy Kona Coffee is a major coffee producer and grower. Visitors are welcome from 10 AM to 4 PM every day that the plant is open. Complimentary tours are offered as guests arrive. Reservations are not necessary, but large groups should call in advance.
46.0 Miles
87% 618 votes
Farms & Ranches 73 1944 Hao St, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 MoreLess Info
Hawaii's largest organic coffee farm, the Mountain Thunder Coffee Plantation is located in the rainforest, and offers free daily tours, with VIP tours and roasting tours also available with a reservation.
46.5 Miles
93% 190 votes
Hiking Trails 98 Apapane Rd., Hilo, HI 96720 MoreLess Info
Arnott's Lodge & Hiking Adventures offers trips where tourists can watch Hawaiian sunrises and sunsets, stargaze, explore volcanoes and visit valleys and waterfalls. They can also accommodate multi-day hikes and custom hikes.
46.6 Miles
87% 1944 votes
Scenic Drives Hawaii Highway 200, Kailua-Kona, HI MoreLess Info
Running for 53 miles, the Saddle Road takes the tourists through volcano landscapes, from Hilo to the Waimea state highway. The maximum elevation is of 6,632 feet.
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