The Big Island’s Best Photo Spots

15 Fotospots

As the largest Hawaiian Island, The Big Island has a ton to offer. From scenic lookouts, to picturesque waterfalls, to an active volcano, check out our favorite Fotospots on the Big Island. Aloha!

Umauma Falls

31-313 Old Mamalahoa Hwy, Hakalau...

31-313 Old Mamalahoa Hwy, Hakalau, HI

Saves: 52

Check-ins: 7

Not one, not two, but three waterfalls await you at Umauma Falls where the river plummets off multiple lava stone steps into calm pools below. An overlook provides a perfect view of the falls framed by a den...

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Liliuokalani Gardens

49 Banyan Dr, Hilo, HI

Saves: 37

Check-ins: 19

You’ll feel as if you’ve been transported to the stunning, meticulously manicured gardens of Kyoto, Japan once you enter Hawaii’s renowned Liliuokalani Gardens. The site was established in 1917 as a tribute ...

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Lava Covered Chain of Craters Rd

Chain of Craters Rd, Pāhoa, HI

Saves: 45

Check-ins: 10

What do you get when you pave a road perilously close to an active volcano? Why, a lava-covered road, of course. Thanks to the mighty Kilauea volcano at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Chain of Craters Road ...

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Akaka Falls

Kaiwiki-Homestead Rd, Honomu, HI

Saves: 73

Check-ins: 21

If you’re prepared for a half-mile hike that includes plenty of stairs (we’re talking 300 plus!), you’ll experience one of the best sights Hilo has to offer. Akaka Falls is 422 feet of plunging, misty, majes...

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Papakolea Green Sand Beach

S Point Rd, Naalehu, HI

Saves: 55

Check-ins: 6

You know about white sand beaches, black sand beaches and maybe even salt and pepper beaches. But a green sand beach? Nope, it isn’t a whimsical invention of Dr. Seuss, there are actually two (and only two) ...

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Waipio Valley Lookout

48-5546 Waipio Valley Rd, Waimea, HI

Saves: 60

Check-ins: 12

The stunning view from the Waipio Valley Lookout on the north side of the Big Island is considered by many to be one of the most breathtaking sights, not only in Hawaii, but anywhere on earth. The tropically...

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Rainbow Falls

40 Rainbow Dr, Hilo, HI

Saves: 78

Check-ins: 31

Make sure to visit on a sunny morning and you just might be treated to a cheerful display of rainbows reflected off the mist of these breathtaking falls—a frequent and glorious sight which has given Rainbow ...

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Volcanoes National Park

1 Crater Rim Drive, Volcano, HI

Saves: 57

Check-ins: 33

We live on a constantly changing earth with Mother Nature rearranging her furniture (i.e. mountains, rivers, entire continents, etc.) as she pleases, while we can only stand back in awe and watch. Nowhere el...

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Thurston Lava Tube

Crater Rim Drive, Pāhoa, HI

Saves: 79

Check-ins: 20

This centuries-old lava tube was first discovered in 1913 by a local newspaper publisher named Lorrin Thurston. It was opened to the public, and now anyone can stroll through this dimly lit natural cave, tak...

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Pu'uhonua O Honaunau

1871 Trail, Captain Cook, HI

Saves: 38

Check-ins: 20

One of the best-reviewed destinations in Hawaii, Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park was once a holy “place of refuge” for native islanders who’ve broken ancient laws to seek asylum and absolution....

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Kaumana Caves

1492 Kaumana Dr, Hilo, HI

Saves: 50

Check-ins: 8

If you’re up for exploring these lava tube caves, then make sure to pack some heavy duty flashlights (no, your smartphone flashlight app will NOT do), shoes with good traction, some light outerwear (it can g...

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Kapaau King Kamehameha Statue

Akoni Pule Hwy, Kapaau, HI

Saves: 25

Check-ins: 18

You might think this is just an oversized representation Kamehameha, the first ruler of Kingdom of Hawaii. Surprisingly, the real man stood at least seven feet tall. His height has been determined by measuri...

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Kona Coffee Living History Farm

82-6199 Mamalahoa Hwy, Captain Co...

82-6199 Mamalahoa Hwy, Captain Cook, HI

Saves: 9

Check-ins: 9

Affiliated with the Smithsonian, this farm has the distinction of being the only living history museum solely dedicated to coffee. Prized for its ability to keep you alert, the coffee bean is a precious reso...

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St Peter's Catholic Church

Ali'i Drive, Kailua, HI

Saves: 11

Check-ins: 10

This tiny little place of prayer is positioned against the backdrop of the Pacific. Painted in beachy white with a seafoam trim, this chapel-like Roman Catholic church is the perfect setting for a destinatio...

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The Big Island’s Best Photo Spots

Umauma Falls

Liliuokalani Gardens

Lava Covered Chain of Craters Rd

Akaka Falls

Papakolea Green Sand Beach

Waipio Valley Lookout

Rainbow Falls

Volcanoes National Park

Thurston Lava Tube

Pu'uhonua O Honaunau

Kaumana Caves

Kapaau King Kamehameha Statue

Kona Coffee Living History Farm

St Peter's Catholic Church

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