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The climate, terrain, and plant life are as diverse on the Big Island as its attractions. You will likely not be able to see all that this island offers, especially if you are only visiting for a few days. You can browse our comprehensive list of attractions on our Big Island Things to Do page. Even if you read all the tourist magazine and guide books, you will still probably miss several very important an interesting attractions on the Big Island. These attractions are off the beaten track and not very easy to get to. But they are definitely worth your time and should not be missed on your next Big Island vacation. 1. Route 250 Scenic Drive in North Kohala  Most
people take the more direct and quickest route from Waimea town to the
Kohala Coast. Route 250 connects the town of Waimea to the town of
Hawi in North Kohala - although this route is a more circuitous path for
those trying to reach the Kona beaches, it is well worth the detour.
Route 250 is probably the most scenic drive on the Big Island. It is a
winding mountain road that offers spectacular views of the Kohala Coast
below and to the west and sweeping views of the Kohala mountain and
Mauna Kea volcano above and to the east. Read more about the
Route 250 Scenic Drive.
2. Hike to Kiholo Bay  Visitors
to the sunny Kohala Coast will often see the sparkling waters of this
bay off in the distance from highway 19 as they drive up and down the
coast. As you drive down the highway, this bay seems so close, yet
there is no apparent way to reach it. Most people don't know where
to park their car in order to approach Kiholo Bay - and you won't find
any signs here either! Even if you can park nearby, most people
are unable to find the trail head itself because there are no signs or
markings to tell you where that is either. The hike itself not
long, maybe 20 minutes, but at the end, the view of this magnificent bay
is spectacular. And if you are the dress enough, you will take a dip and
swim with the turtles. Check out our
Kiholo Bay page for directions,
maps, and more photos. If you rent a
4-wheel drive SUV on the Big Island, you can also drive to Kiholo
Bay.
3. Makalawena Beach 4. Petroglyphs 5. Kapoho Tide Pools Related Topics: Check out the rest of our Big Island articles below.
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