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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35.7 Miles
89% 1043 votes
Visitor Centers Mauna Kea Access Road, Hilo, HI MoreLess Info
Located midway to the summit at Mauna Kea, the Mauna Kea Visitor Information Station is the acclimatization point for those continuing to the summit, and houses interpretive information and public telescopes. Free nightly stargazing programs provide guided opportunities for star-gazing in a location notable for…
35.8 Miles
91% 45 votes
History Museums 81-6551 Mamalohoa Highway, Kealakekua, HI 96750 MoreLess Info
Costumed historians illustrate elements of Hawaiian history at the Kona Historical Society, a living history museum where visitors can explore a coffee farm, general store and stone Portuguese bread oven.
35.9 Miles
90% 80 votes
History Museums Highway 11 just south of Kealakekua, Captain Cook, HI 96704 MoreLess Info
The H.N. Greenwell Store Museum, owned and operated by the Kona Historical Society, offers visitors a glimpse into the daily life of the multi-ethinc community of late 19th-century Hawaii with numerous replicas of ancient goods and equipment with interpreters dresed in period costumes.
36.0 Miles
94% 721 votes
Farms & Ranches 81-6551 Mamalahoa Hwy., Kealakekua, HI 96740 MoreLess Info
Not only a farm but a family legacy and tradition, the Greenwell Farms were founded in 1850, with the first recognition being received in 1873 from the President of the Kaiser's Exposition.
36.4 Miles
100% 30 votes
Kayaking Hwy 160 at the 110.5 mile marker, Kealakekua Bay parking lot, Kealakekua, HI MoreLess Info
With Bay Side Adventures - Private Tours, visitors can explore the coral reefs by the shoreline on a kayak adventure. The trip also ventures into the deeper waters where visitors can see dolphins and tropical fish.
36.4 Miles
100% 48 votes
Beaches Kealakekua, HI 96750 MoreLess Info
Visitors commonly hike to reach Kealakekua Bay, a scenic location located off the main island. Those who visit commonly enjoy viewing the monument dedicated to Captain Cook, snorkeling, or canoeing and kayaking nearby.
36.5 Miles
97% 532 votes
Kayaking 79-7539 Mamalahoa Hwy., Kealakekua, HI 96750 MoreLess Info
Surfing, kayaking, and snorkeling packages are available at the Kona Boys Inc. Other services include marine wildlife watching, cave exploring, and fishing.
36.5 Miles
88% 40 votes
Hiking Trails Saddle Road, near mile marker 22, Hilo, HI MoreLess Info
The Pu'u 'O'o Trail heads in the direction of Volcano Village through pioneer ohia forest, brush, and grasslands. Hikers are able to pass over the solidified lava flows from 1855 and 1881, and seasonal bird hunting is allowed by permit.
36.8 Miles
81% 53 votes
Farms & Ranches 79-7469 Hawaii Belt Road, Kealakekua, HI 96750 MoreLess Info
The Mountain Thunder Coffee Plantation is a family-owned business producing 100% Kona coffee for over 10 years. Tours and sample tastings of the different coffees are available to all visitors of the plantation.
36.9 Miles
67% 3 votes
Parks Pu'uhonoa Rd at Mamalahoa Highway, Kealakekua, HI 96750 MoreLess Info
With all its marine life, Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park is an attraction for snorkelers and scuba divers, as well as kayakers. In addition to many species of fish, park visitors can spy sea turtles in their habitat.
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