Best 82 things to do in Hakalau, HI

Paddle Hilo’s Wailoa River to the King Kamehameha Statue with a guide

Refresh your SCUBA skills in a 1.5-hour heated indoor pool session

Learn stand-up paddling in calm Reeds Bay with a beginner-friendly instructor

Learn scuba basics in a heated indoor pool in Hilo

Fish calm near-shore waters off Hilo with a private captain and crew

Cruise Hilo Bay at sunset with time to swim and bring your own drinks

Rent a paddleboard in Hilo for 3 hours, a day, or a week

Rent a kayak and paddle around Hilo Town, with life vests and maps included

Rent surfboards and boogie boards in Hilo with daily or weekly options

Create a custom Hilo ocean outing for diving, wildlife viewing, celebrations, or coastal exploration

Enjoy a vanilla-inspired lunch plus a Vanilla 101 presentation

Cook with Hawaiian vanilla, taste savory and sweet dishes, and tour a vanilla vineyard

Explore a vanilla farm with a presentation, welcome drink, and dessert

Explore volcanic landscapes, Hilo landmarks, and East Hawaiʻi’s natural and cultural sites

Set your own pace with a local guide on Hawaiʻi Island

Explore Kīlauea and a lava tube through local Hawaiian insight

Ride farm trails and discover Hawaiian crops with a local guide

Feed, cuddle, and play with baby goats on a Hawaiian farm

Craft a traditional ti leaf lei and explore Hawaiian cultural traditions

Plant a coffee tree and roast your own beans on a working Big Island farm

Tour a cacao orchard and taste five Honokaa Chocolate offerings

Build a traditional imu and share a Hawaiian luʻau meal

Black sand, volcanic landscapes and Hilo sights in one day

Create a guided Big Island itinerary around the places that interest you most