Free & Cheap Things to Do in Keaau, HI

  • The list below includes 53 free or cheap things to do in or near Keaau, Hawaii, including 38 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Beaches, Hiking Trails and Ziplines.
  • From Kilauea Caverns of Fire to Mauna Kea Observatory, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Keaau and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hilo, Pahoa, Volcano and Hakalau.
  • The list below includes 53 free or cheap things to do in or near Keaau, Hawaii, including 38 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Beaches, Hiking Trails and Ziplines.
  • From Kilauea Caverns of Fire to Mauna Kea Observatory, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Keaau and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hilo, Pahoa, Volcano and Hakalau.
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7.7 Miles
80% 365 votes
Islands Off-shoot from Banyan Drive, Hilo, HI 96720 MoreLess Info
Covering 28 acres, the Coconut Island was made famous by the show Gilligan's Island. It has now the only laboratory built on a coral reef in America, and it is a part of the University of Hawaii.
7.7 Miles
89% 166 votes
Natural History Museums 276 Haili Street, Hilo, HI 96720 MoreLess Info
Take a guided tour of the Lyman family Mission House, Hawaii's oldest wood frame building, and explore the history of the state through seashell and mineral collections, permanent and special exhibits at the Smithsonian-affiliated Lyman Museum.
7.7 Miles
89% 62 votes
Movie Theaters 38 Haili St., Hilo, HI 96720 MoreLess Info
During the golden years for American movie theaters, the Palace Theater in Hilo, opened in 1925 to an excited public. Known for its excellent, natural acoustics, today the venue hosts live shows, entertainment, and movies.
7.8 Miles
85% 345 votes
History Museums 130 Kamehameha Ave, Hilo, HI 96720 MoreLess Info
The Pacific Tsunami Museum is housed in one of the few buildings which resisted the tsunami in 1946. It has a collection of photos and survival stories, as well as an interactive map of the 1946 tsunami.
7.8 Miles
93% 190 votes
Hiking Trails 98 Apapane Rd., Hilo, HI 96720 MoreLess Info
Arnott's Lodge & Hiking Adventures offers trips where tourists can watch Hawaiian sunrises and sunsets, stargaze, explore volcanoes and visit valleys and waterfalls. They can also accommodate multi-day hikes and custom hikes.
7.8 Miles
91% 75 votes
Observatories & Planetariums 154 Waianuenue Avenue, Hilo, HI 96720 MoreLess Info
Mauna Loa Observatory is a working atmospheric research facility that has been collecting climate related data since 1950. Tours are by appointment and only on selected days, visitors to this remote site will enjoy the stunning views on the drive up the mountain.
8.0 Miles
76% 1906 votes
Waterfalls Waianuenue Avenue, Hilo, HI 96720 MoreLess Info
The Rainbow Falls is a 80 foot-long drop, and gets its name from the rainbows formed by the mist in the morning.
8.1 Miles
76% 21 votes
Beaches Hilo, HI MoreLess Info
If you are looking for a place to go snorkeling, Keaukaha Beach Park, should be your first choice. The lava rock formations create pools of water where the sea turtles hang out, and there are grassy areas for a family picnic.
8.1 Miles
96% 25 votes
Parks 2349 Kalanianaole Avenue, Hilo, HI 96720 MoreLess Info
A black sand beach, Richardson Ocean Park has tidal pools to explore and calm water. Also at the park are restrooms, showers, picnic areas, telephones, and a spring fed ponds.
8.7 Miles
74% 50 votes
National & State Parks Off Waianuenue Avenue, Hilo, HI 96720 MoreLess Info
At Wailuku River State Park, visitors can hike to a historic waterfall where they can view rainbows reflecting off of its mist. The park also contains the Boiling Pots, pools of water that appear to be boiling with rain.
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