Short 5-10 minute hiking trail was created that leads across this lava field to the ocean and a new black sand beach, appropriately named New Kaimu Black Sand Beach. It is a scenic hike, and it is amazing to see plants and palms growing inbetween the lava rocks and black sand. This hike is well worth it, and the good thing is that it is easily accessible and doesn't require you to be in top shape. It's an easy trail that even children can do.

This is a particularly rough area of the river. Water falls over Peʻepeʻe Falls and then enters an area of rapids known as Boiling Pots where the water rushes through old lava rocks and lava tubes and appears to bubble up or boil as it makes it way downstream. There is a trail that takes you close to the river, but it is dangerously close to the lava tubes and numerous drownings have occurred in this area.

This wind farm produces electricity into the Hawaiian grid for over twenty years. The turnoff for South Point Road is between the 69 and 70 mile markers with a large green sign pointing makai. The traditional Hawaiian name for South Point is Ka Lae meaning "the point." The two-lane paved road cuts through macadamia nut groves, pasture land and a Mauna Loa lava flow. About five miles into the 12 mile trip to Ka Lae the road shifts to a one-lane rugged passageway through vast, flat pastureland. Short, scrubby plants cling to the fields while cattle graze. A little further down the road you'll see rows of metal giants reaching toward the skies, their huge metal arms straining against the fierce South Point wind. When it was built in the late 1980s, the Kamoa Wind Farm had over 30 operating turbines.

To find the 1974 Lava Tree and Keanakakoi Crater Hike take Highway 11 to Volcano and enter the Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. Once you pass the park gatehouse make the first left onto Crater Rim Drive. Continue down Crater Rim Drive until the intersection with Chain Of Craters at Devistation Trail. Make a left onto Chain Of Craters. Continue on Chain Of Craters 0.2 miles. You will see a sign indicating that there is a trail crossing on the road. Just to the left, before the crossing, will be a very small pullout big enough for one or two cars. Park in the pullout. (If that is full, try a bit further down the road or back at Devastation Trail.)

Located near the Volcano National Park that meets the ocean. The beautiful arch can be view from the coast or from a tour boat. These arches will fall into the ocean over time from the pounding surf, rain and wind. Enjoy them while you can.

Take Highway 19 north of Hilo. Turn right at Old Mamalahoa Highway and continue north to Onomea Bay. Parking is available at Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden (however, parking is reserved for guests of the garden).
Onomea Bay is one of the prettiest stretches of coastline on the island and is considered by many to be an area not to be missed. The Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden is located right on this bay. You can see Onomea Bay from a lookout (located along Mamalahoa Highway).

Kapoho you will find crystal clear water and calm surf conditions which are excellent for children and weaker swimmers. Regardless of the ocean conditions, these tidal pools are protected from the surf. The calm conditions also allow easy entry into the water. However, make sure you bring sandals / water shoes for the short walk over lava rocks. You will also find lava shelves for sunbathing. Many of the pools here are interconnected and allow you to snorkel from pool to pool.

Travel the dirt road portion of Highway 132 in Puna for approximately two miles. Built in 1934 this is not a picturesque lighthouse. The 125-foot steal beacon is a reminder of the fickle nature of Pele and her lava flows. One night in 1960 the town of Kapoho was completely smothered in a lava flow. As if by design, the flow split and encircled the beacon, sparing it from destruction. The air at this point is considered to be the purest anywhere and scientists often sample it. Please do not climb the fence to reach the light tower.

Pololu Valley Beach located at the end of Highway 270 on the Big Island's north shore, just south of Kapaau.
Hike leads to small black-sand beach located in a valley that's surrounded by tall sea cliffs, nice view of the Kohala Mountains and coastline. Poor swimming conditions due to strong currents. No facilities. No lifeguards.