- The list below includes 61 free or cheap things to do in or near Puako, Hawaii, including 48 different types of inexpensive activities like Bay, Kayaking, Beaches and Farms & Ranches.
- From Puako Bay to King Kayak Hawaii, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Puako and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Waikoloa, Kailua-Kona, Kapaau and Waimea.
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Visually-striking Manini Kapahukapu Beach features clear water, soaring palm trees and unusual lava formations. The bay is often choppy, and visitors are advised to stay on land unless the water is calm. The beach is a favorite among children because of its fine-grained sand and shallow, warm water.
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Opened in 1998, Ehu & Kai is a family-owned kayak rental business located along the shores of the Kealakekua Bay. Visitors commonly enjoy renting canoes and kayaks during their time enjoying the local waters.
36.3 Miles
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83-5401 Paintd Church Road, Captain Cook, HI 96704
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Overlooking the Kealakekua Bay and the National Park, Paleaku Gardens Peace Sanctuary is home to a wide range of tropical plants and orchids as well as many ancient Hawaiian petroglyphs and Tibetan Sand paintings which can be reached through the paved walking trails that line the gardens.
36.8 Miles
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84-5140 Painted Church Rd Captain Cook, Honaunau, HI 96704
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Erected in honor of Saint Benedict, The Painted Church is a Roman Catholic parish on the Big Island of Hawaii. It is perched on the shores of Kealakekua Bay and is an active parish known for its charitable work with mentally ill residents. Modestly-dressed visitors are always welcome.
38.4 Miles
Boating, swimming and sunning are the most popular activities at Honaunau Bay's Two-Step Beach. The Bay, which contains colorful corals and is often visited by seals, also attracts snorkelers, snuba enthusiasts and SCUBA divers.
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P.O. Box 129, Honaunau, HI 96726
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Managed by the National Park Service the Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park (Place of Refuge) is a huge park that served as a legal sanctuary for ancient Hawaiians. Today, the park is extremely popular as a campsite and day-trip destination.
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Laupahoehoe Point exit off Hwy. 19, Laupahoehoe, HI
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Named for Laupahoehoe, where it is located, Laupahoehoe Beach Park is a coastal area popular with hikers and picnickers. It offers terrific views of the water, especially its many tide pools.
39.9 Miles
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36237 Mamalahoa Highway, Laupahoehoe, HI 96764
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The volunteer-run Laupahoehoe Train Museum is open from Thursday to Sunday, and special appointments are available on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Groups must make advance reservations. This is a fascinating museum for all interested in the history of rail travel in the United States.
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Kealia Ranch is a 12,000 acre working cattle ranch that was founded in 1915. Today, the Ranch offers diverse activities from ranching to wild game hunting, farming of cacao and coffee, to working to save endangered Hawaiian birdlife.
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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.