Free & Cheap Things to Do in Kailua-Kona, HI

  • The list below includes 74 free or cheap things to do in or near Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, including 48 different types of inexpensive activities like Beaches, Fishing, Snorkeling and Other Entertainment.
  • From Manini'owali Beach (Kua Bay) to Makalawena/Pu'u Ali'i, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Kailua-Kona and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Kealakekua, Waikoloa, Holualoa and Captain Cook.
  • The list below includes 74 free or cheap things to do in or near Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, including 48 different types of inexpensive activities like Beaches, Fishing, Snorkeling and Other Entertainment.
  • From Manini'owali Beach (Kua Bay) to Makalawena/Pu'u Ali'i, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Kailua-Kona and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Kealakekua, Waikoloa, Holualoa and Captain Cook.
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45.7 Miles
92% 13 votes
Walking Tours Honokaa, HI MoreLess Info
Hiking tour provider Hawaiian Walkways specializes in small-group excursions. All tours include a maximum of ten people and one guide. Hawaiian Walkways provides all necessary hiking gear, including walking sticks, packs, water and trail food.
45.7 Miles
87% 162 votes
Horseback Riding Honokaa, HI 96727 MoreLess Info
Equestrian tours are the focus on Waipi'o On Horseback, a tour provider in the Waipi'o Valley. The company also offers guided 2 1/2-hour ATV tours. These cover a larger area than the horseback tours and include stops at several working ranches.
45.8 Miles
100% 1 votes
Art Gallery 45-3626 Mamane St, Unit B, Honokaa, HI 96727 MoreLess Info
An art gallery that primarily showcases glass works, Big Island Glass Gallery features the work of husband and wife artists Hugh Jenkins and Stephanie Ross. Visitors are welcome, and a variety of their works are available for purchase.
45.8 Miles
- 0 votes
Horseback Riding Honokaa, HI 96727 MoreLess Info
Visitors can take a scenic horseback ride through a valley at Waipio on Horseback Ranch. The trail leads visitors through streams and forests while they take in the view of the native plants and animal life.
46.0 Miles
83% 12 votes
Waterfalls Honokaa, HI MoreLess Info
The Hiilawe Falls are a set of waterfalls which feature a 1,450 foot cascade and a free fall of 1,200 feet. The waterfalls are located on private property and can be accessed by foot, but visiting by air is recommended.
46.7 Miles
30% 20 votes
Hiking Trails Mamalahoa Highway 11, Naalehu, HI 96772 MoreLess Info
Visiting is always free at the Manuka State Wayside Park. Open throughout the year from dawn until dusk, the park does not allow camping. Its most important feature is the 13-mile trail that passes through the middle of the park.
47.1 Miles
92% 13 votes
Recreation Centers Kalopa Road, Honokaa, HI 96727 MoreLess Info
An inland park, the Kalopa State Recreation Area is located in a well-forested area. The park offers picnic areas, a lodge, a camping area and hiking trails on its 100 acre preserve.
47.3 Miles
94% 442 votes
Lookouts 45-690 Pakalana St Hwy 19, Honokaa, HI MoreLess Info
Located at the apex of Highway 240, the Waipi'o Valley Lookout offers an unparalleled view of the entire valley and surrounding areas. The lookout is only accessible on foot or with an ATV because the access road is extremely steep.
47.8 Miles
97% 38 votes
Farms & Ranches Naalehu, HI MoreLess Info
Family owned and worked farm, Paradise Meadows, is located on 20+ acres of land. It offers tours of the farm and samples of the products it sells that includes chocolate covered nuts and coffee beans.
47.9 Miles
88% 40 votes
Hiking Trails Saddle Road, near mile marker 22, Hilo, HI MoreLess Info
The Pu'u 'O'o Trail heads in the direction of Volcano Village through pioneer ohia forest, brush, and grasslands. Hikers are able to pass over the solidified lava flows from 1855 and 1881, and seasonal bird hunting is allowed by permit.
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