2) Mauna Kea
Hawaii’s highest mountain, Mauna Kea is also home to an observatory by the same name. In stark contrast to the tropical heaven below, the temperatures at the Mauna Kea are extremely low. However, the cold weather cannot keep people from crowding at the visitor center every night and enjoy the mesmerizing starry views. The Visitor Information Station and summit, standing at heights of 9,200 and 13,800 feet respectively, are only accessible with a 4WD vehicle, and car rental companies often prohibit this trip. The Mauna Kea Summit and Stars Small-Group Adventure Tour is the simplest way to enjoy and experience the mountain. This group eases your major issues, such as getting the right vehicle, parking, and staying warm. The tour includes an ascending ride to the summit, a supper at the Hawaiian ranch, and an evening filled with stargazing and hot cocoa. Oh, and you also get a hooded parka. Owing to the extreme heights, all tour participants must be at least 16 years old, healthy, and should not have recently indulged in diving.
3) Na Pali Coast State Wilderness Park
If you are into dramatic landscapes, you simply cannot afford to miss a visit to the Na Pali Coast State Wilderness Park. The said landscapes were popularized by the Jurassic Park movie, showing a phenomenal coastline combined with ‘rippling’ cliffs as well as the Wall of Tears located on Mount Waialeale. A helicopter view is perhaps the best way to absorb the mind-boggling scenes from above. The Kalalau Trail is a treat for expert hikers – the eleven-mile trek takes an entire day each way and crosses five valleys.
4) Kona Coffee Living History Farm
This is the country’s sole living history museum, devoted to remembering the traditional methods of coffee farming. The museum is handled by the Kona Historical Society and allows visitors to take a peek into the lives of coffee growers during the 1920s and 1930s. The museum is full of costumed interpreters that chat with tourists while conducting their daily tasks that range from planting to cooking.
Visitors are allowed to traverse the grounds without any restrictions, increase their knowledge about the orthodox approaches to grinding and roasting, and even observe the Kona Nightingale (a donkey breed). The farm also presents visitors with the opportunity to try and out and buy some of their delicious coffee.
5) Hapuna Beach State Park
Considered to be one of the nation’s best beaches, Hapuna Beach is renowned for its soft sand and immense facilities. Numerous lifeguards are on duty at all times, which is important since a tide change can cause the conditions to become treacherous.
Hordes of locals and tourists visit the beach to swim, snorkel, sunbathe, and, of course, enjoy some of the best surfing around the world. Along with picnic shelters and concessions, visitors looking to stay overnight can also benefit from screened shelters that are complete with electricity, showers, and refrigeration. You can also find long hiking trails, lined with sensational sights along the coast.
Conclusion
In summary, Hawaii is one of the top tourist spots around the world, and this article outlined some of the main attractions that give the island its touristy reputation.