Best 276 things to do in Kawaihae, HI

Explore a restricted-access Hakalau rainforest with expert bird trackers

Hike Hakalau Forest Reserve with a private bird-tracking guide

Tour Kona history and local farms with coffee and honey tastings

Explore lush waterfalls, gardens, and local flavors with included meals and expert guides.

Visit Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park and end with a three-course dinner

Explore Big Island volcano highlights with lunch, snacks, and a 3-course dinner

View and listen to humpback whales on a 2.5-hour tour with onboard hydrophones

Snorkel or dive Kona reefs, then spot manta rays on a 2-tank afternoon trip

Snorkel or scuba dive with manta rays off the Kona Coast at night

Private Kona coast ocean safari for up to 6 guests

Swim alongside gentle manta rays after dark for an unforgettable Kona marine encounter.

Snorkel two Kona Coast reef sites in a small group of 14 or fewer

Enjoy guaranteed humpback sightings on a 1.5-hour cruise from Anaehoomalu Bay, DecMar

See humpbacks off Kona on a 1.5-hour sail with guaranteed sightings and expert narration

Witness humpbacks on the Kohala Coast aboard a luxury powerboat with guaranteed sightings.

Family-friendly Kona Coast whale watching (December–March)

Spot migrating humpbacks with a marine naturalist and hydrophones on a 2.5–3 hour Kona cruise

Learn safe, sustainable spearfishing with proven techniques and hands-on ocean practice

Private 3-hour blackwater night dive on a 6-passenger vessel

Learn freediving fundamentals in 2 days with classroom, pool, and open-water training

Learn scuba basics on a 2-tank morning boat dive with a 2:1 instructor ratio

Premium 1-tank night dive to explore Kona’s reef after dark

Learn to identify Hawaiian reef fish on a 2-dive PADI specialty

Charter the 33-ft Honu Lele for a custom snorkel or scuba day