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Things to Do in Hamakua Coast
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Akaka Falls State Park
A meandering 10-minute loop trail takes you to the best spots... |
Parks | Hamakua Coast |
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Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden
Eight miles north of Hilo, stunning coastline views appear around... |
Gardens / Arboretums | Hamakua Coast |
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Honokaa Town
A quaint, cliffside village fronting the ocean, Honokaa Town... |
Towns | Hamakua Coast |
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Honolii Beach Park
One of the most consistent places on the east side to catch a... |
Beaches | Hamakua Coast |
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Honomu
Honomu did not die when sugar did. Its sugar-plantation past... |
Towns | Hamakua Coast |
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Kalopa State Park
Past the old plantation town of Paauilo, at a cool elevation... |
Parks | Hamakua Coast |
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Kolekole Beach Park
This lush park is tucked away under a high bridge that crosses... |
Beaches | Hamakua Coast |
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Laupahoehoe Point Park
Come here to watch the surf pound the jagged black rocks at the... |
Parks | Hamakua Coast |
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Laupahoehoe Train Museum
Behind the stone-loading platform of the once-famous Hilo Railroad... |
Museums / Galleries, Transportation Sites | Hamakua Coast |
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Umauma Experience
This is the only place to see the famous triple-tier Umauma Falls... |
Bodies of Water | Hamakua Coast |
Waipio Valley
Bounded by 2,000-foot cliffs, the "Valley of the Kings" was once... |
Nature Preserves | Hamakua Coast |
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World Botanical Gardens
Just off the highway, this garden park is on more than 300 acres... |
Gardens / Arboretums | Hamakua Coast |
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