Hawaiʻi County Travel Guide

Hawaii

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Popular cities in Hawaiʻi County

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Kailua-Kona
Known for Beaches, Sea and Islands
Kailua-Kona awaits: its snorkelling, beaches, volcanoes and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Kailua Pier
  • Magic Sands Beach
  • Kailua-Kona Beaches
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Waikoloa
Waikoloa
Known for Beaches, Islands and Sea
Relaxing Waikoloa is calling! Discover its oceanfront, beaches, sunsets and more.

Reasons to visit

  • Anaehoomalu Beach
  • Waikoloa Beach Golf Course
  • Kings Shops
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Hilo
Known for Beaches, Islands and Gardens
Come to Hilo and enjoy its island views, volcanoes and beaches.

Reasons to visit

  • Port of Hilo
  • Hilo Farmers Market
  • Rainbow Falls
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Kamuela
Known for Beaches, Islands and Sea
Relaxing Kamuela is calling! Discover its snorkelling, beaches, volcanoes and more.

Reasons to visit

  • Mauna Kea Beach
  • Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area
  • Kohala
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Captain Cook
Captain Cook
Known for Islands, Sea and Snorkelling
Come to secluded Captain Cook and enjoy its snorkelling, natural setting and coffee.

Reasons to visit

  • Captain Cook Monument
  • Kealakekua Bay
  • Puʻuhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park
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A green building with a sign that reads "Tom's Butcher Shop".
Holualoa
Known for Sunsets, Volcano and Jazz
Trip time! Discover the sunsets, volcanoes and jazz in romantic Holualoa.

Reasons to visit

  • Hualālai
  • Mauka Meadows Coffee Farm
  • Sadie Seymour Botanical Garden
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Mauna Kea Beach

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Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Mauna Kea Beach during your travels in Kamuela? Wander the seaside or discover the beautiful sunsets in this relaxing area.
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