Best of Hawaii Island 2019: Outdoor Activities

HAWAII Magazine Staff,
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Beach for Families  (Editors Picks) 

1. Hapuna Beach

2. Mauna Kea Beach

3.  Onekahakaha Beach Park

4.  Richardson Beach

5.  Maniniowali Beach

Beach for Swimming

1.  Hapuna Beach

2.  Mauna Kea Beach

3.  Carlsmith Beach Park

4.  Richardson Beach

5.  Anaehoomalu Bay

Botanical Garden

1. Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden

2.  Umauma Falls and Gardens

3.  World Botanical Gardens

Campground (Editor’s Picks)

1. Waimanu Valley Campsite

2.  Namakanipaio Campground

3.  Kulanaokuaiki Campground

Dinner Cruise or Sunset Sail

1.  Body Glove Cruises

2.  Hawaii Ocean Sports

Hiking Trail for Beginners

1.  Pololu Valley

2.  Kilauea Iki at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Hiking Trail for Experts (Editor’s Picks)

1.  Mauna Loa Summit Trail

2.  Waimanu Valley Muliwai Trail

3.  Napau Trail

Surf Spot for Beginners 

1.   Banyans

2.  Old Kona Airport State Park

3.  Lyman’s Beach

Surf Spot for Experts

1. Honolii Beach Park

2. Kohanaiki Beach Park (aka Pine Trees)

3. Kahaluu Beach Park

Snorkeling Spot

1. Kealakekua Bay

2. Two Step, Honaunau Bay

3. Kahaluu Beach Park

4. Mauna Lani Beach

5. Laaloa Beach (aka Magic Sands)

Categories: Best of 2019