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#1 of 16 attractions in Waikoloa
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- 28 Nov 2009 "Amazing Experience"
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Kona Boys Inc, Kealakekua
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#1 of 6 attractions in Kealakekua
Kona's original, award winning kayak shop, serving the Big Island and specializing in Kealakekua Bay since 1995. We are a small, laid back, island style surf, kayak, and dive shop located on the Big Island's Kona Coast above Kealakekua Bay. Helping locals and visitors alike enjoy Hawaii's waters.
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- 28 Nov 2009 "Unsafe at any Speed"
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Lava Ocean Adventures, Hilo
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#3 of 35 attractions in Hilo
A Lava Ocean Adventures boat tour is a great way to view the active lava from volcano Kilauea.
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Volcano Art Center & Gallery, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
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#3 of 8 attractions in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Attraction type: Art gallery; Other
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- 16 Jun 2009 "Crater rim hike was lots of fun"
- 31 Jan 2006 "Historic building with many fine pieces of art"
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#1 of 1 attractions in Naalehu
The big island of Hawaii's southernmost point features the Green Sand Beach.
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- 8 Oct 2009 "Amazing place but very long ride"
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Big Island Candies, Island of Hawaii
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A candy factory in Hilo.
Attraction type: Factory tour
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- 25 Jan 2009 "Love them"
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Manini'owali Beach (Kua Bay), Kailua-Kona
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Attraction type: Beach
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- 1 Nov 2009 "Most beautiful beach!!!!!!!!"
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Waipi'o Valley, Island of Hawaii
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#5 of 274 attractions in Island of Hawaii
A scenic area of waterfalls and thousand foot cliffs.
Attraction type: Valley; Scenic/historic walking area
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- 9 Dec 2009 "Beautiful views and intriguing history await visitors to Waipio Valley"
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Sunlight on Water, Kailua-Kona
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#11 of 80 attractions in Kailua-Kona
Attraction type: Other
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- 23 Dec 2009 "Amazing Experience!!"
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- 6 Dec 2009 "experience of a lifetime"
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This 182-acre park contains the Puuhonua, a sacred place of refuge, as well as other temples and coastal sites.
Attraction type: Historic site; National park
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- 19 Dec 2009 "Man was this interesting!!!"
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Dahana Ranch, Kamuela
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#1 of 16 attractions in Kamuela
A working cattle ranch that allows tourists to drive cattle.
Attraction type: Ranch
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- 9 Dec 2009 "Great ride, Great view, great time!"
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Mauna Kea Beach, Island of Hawaii
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#6 of 274 attractions in Island of Hawaii
Located behind the Mauna Kea Hotel.
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- 25 Aug 2009 "One of the top beaches in Hawaii"
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Jack's Diving Locker, Kailua-Kona
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Hapuna Beach, Kamuela
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#2 of 16 attractions in Kamuela
One of the nicest sand beaches on the Kohala coast.
Attraction type: Beach; State park
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- 22 Nov 2009 "Gorgeous!"
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Adventures in Paradise, Kealakekua
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#2 of 6 attractions in Kealakekua
Make Adventures in Paradise Kayak and Snorkel your first stop for kayak guides and equipment outfitting on the Big Island. We specialize in Kealakekua Bay and are your best source for visiting the bay. Just 15 minutes from Kailua-Kona, and just a short drive from Kealakekua Bay, we pride ourselves in making it easy and affordable to kayak & snorkel Kealakekua Bay and Capt. Cook Monument. We are pleased to have one of only two state permits (Hawaii Pack and Paddle is the other company)to provide legal guided kayak tour services at Kealakekua Bay. If not too busy, we'll answer questions about where to stay and what to do... just ask.
Attraction type: Other
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- 7 Sep 2009 "Rent Here For Kayaks & Snorkel Gear for Kealakekua Bay/Capt. Cook Monument!"
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Panaewa Rainforest Zoo, Hilo
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#4 of 35 attractions in Hilo
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- 22 Dec 2009 "Worth a visit"
- 18 Oct 2009 "Lovely tropical zoo, excellent place to spend and afternoon"
- 9 Jul 2009 "Fantastic Zoo and Gardens"
Kealakekua Bay, Captain Cook
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#1 of 5 attractions in Captain Cook
Attraction type: Nature reserve; Historic site; Bay; Nature centre
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- 25 Sep 2009 "Fabulous experience - one of the best things we did on our trip"
- 16 Aug 2009 "Kayaking in Kealakekua was fabulous"
- 6 Dec 2008 "What a circus"
Parker Ranch, Kamuela
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#3 of 16 attractions in Kamuela
No traveler to the Big Island of Hawaii should miss a visit to the Parker Ranch Museum and the Parker Ranch Historic Homes located in the town of Kamuela. What a delightful experience! The Estate is
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Atlantis Submarine, Kailua-Kona
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#13 of 80 attractions in Kailua-Kona
Attraction type: Group tour/boat
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- 17 Oct 2009 "Fun everytime!"
- 10 Oct 2009 "Scuba diving without getting wet"
- 17 Jul 2009 "Woth the money, esp. if you buy a year pass."
Captain Cook Monument, Island of Hawaii
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#7 of 274 attractions in Island of Hawaii
A monument dedicated to Captain James Cook, who discovered the Hawaiian Islands and ended Hawaiian royalty.
Attraction type: Monument
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- 4 Oct 2009 "The most amazing snorkeling"
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