Pepeekeo scenic route - Hilo Hawaii
Beautiful drive on the Big Island - Day 1 in Hawaii
We explored the beautiful Hamakua Coast and Akaka Falls State Park!
-= Day 1 Itinerary (starting from Hilo) =-
- Breakfast in Hilo at Ken's House of Pancakes
** Onomea Scenic Drive **
** Akaka Falls State Park **
- Sample malasadas in Honokaa at Tex Drive In
- Waipi'o Valley overlook and beach hike
Our first day in the Big Island started out nice and rainy. You can see in the video that I was a bit bummed, but we soldiered on in spite of the weather and were well rewarded. By the time we reached the falls, we were literally dancing in the rain :-)
After a big Hawaiian breakfast in Hilo we headed north up Highway 19 towards our first destination, the scenic drive along Onomea Bay. Look for a sign labeled Scenic Drive between mile markers 7 and 8, and then make a right hand turn and follow Old Mamaloha Hwy for 4 miles. The road twists in and out of the lush rainforest while hugging the coast, traversing multiple one lane bridges along the way. The Hawaii Tropical Botanical Gardens are a popular stop over in the middle -- we didn't linger too long because of the rain though. If you are lucky and have great weather, check out this site for ideas to make the most of this amazing drive: You can also stop for a fruit smoothie along the way:
Our next stop was at beautiful Akaka Falls State Park, which is a 10 minute side trip off the main highway. Pay the $5 dollar parking fee and then follow the paved trail counter-clockwise. You'll be treated with an up close view of the rain forest and scenic overlooks over Kahuna Falls (100 ft) and Akaka Falls (442 ft). You may need to hang out for awhile if the falls are shrouded by mist and wait for the view to clear. One benefit of arriving in the rain -- we mostly had the trail to ourselves!
Our route up the Hamakua Coast:
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Take a Scenic Drive With Us Through Historic South Kona on the Big Island of Hawaii
On this trip through South Kona we will be start by traveling South on Highway 19, also called Mamalahoa Highway. Once you have passed Kailua-Kona, you are officially in South Kona.
The video begins in the town, Kealakekua. In this town you will find numerous coffee farms to stop at to try coffee and tour the farm. Some farms are free and some charge an entrance fee. Two of our favorites is Greenwell Farms and Kona Joe's Coffee.
Also in Kealakekua are many antique shops. Keep an eye out for them. They are all on Mamalahoa Highway.
Once you see the Kealakekua Ranch Center on your left, there will be a large fruit stand on your right. Stop here for fresh, local produce.
Between mile marker 108 and 105 you will pass more coffee farms, the Coffee Shack, a great place to stop for breakfast with a beautiful view of the coast and Super J's, the best Hawaiian food on the island.
At mile marker 104, you make a right onto route 160. This beautiful, scenic road will take you to Pu'uhonua OHonaunau Historic National Park. Stop here for the ranger talk and learn about Hawaiian culture. This park is a great place to sit and relax, learn about Hawaii's history and watch the sunset. This is a historic park, so there is no swimming.
Once you leave the park, make a left at the 2nd street after the park exit to go to Honaunau Bay. On the left you will see an area where most peopel are entering the water, this is called Lae Kele. Sometimes referred to as Two Step it was ranked one of the top 10 snorkeling spots in the world and one of the best in Hawaii. Please be warned, the water is deep here. Only go in if you are a strong swimmer. This is also not a state or national park. There are no showers, life guards, places to rent snorkels or flush toilets, just port a potties. There is no food stand place to purchase water. There are some picnic tables and very little shade. Although many people refer to this area as Two Step, please try to use the Hawaiian name for this magical spot. Do not enter or exit the water in locations other than these steps to avoid hurting yourself or the reef!
Once you leave Two Step, turn back onto Route 160 and go back up the way you came until you see Painted Church Road. Make a left onto this windy road. Less than a mile onto this road, on your right, will be Saint Benedict's Church, also known as the painted church. This church was painted by one priest. He only had green brown and white house paint donated by the farmers in the area. He used pigments made by local plants to create the other colors.
Once you leave the painted church, continue on Painted Church Road until you reach a dead end. Make a left onto Middle Keei Road and at the next stop sign another left onto Napoopoo Road. These roads are narrow and windy, but have very little traffic. Drive slow and enjoy the scenery. It is polite to pull over to allow people to pass. Many people live on these roads and may want to drive faster.
Less than one mile down Napoopoo Road, you will see a sign on your right for Big Island Bees. Turn right at the next road to stop at the country's largest organic honey farm. They give beekeeping tours three times a day (we recommend signing up in advance) or you can stop in to sample their honeys and browse their free bee museum and honey store anytime.
Once you leave Big Island Bees, make a right onto Napoopoo Road to continue down toward the ocean. Once you hit the dead end, make another right and park in the lot. This bay is where Captain Cook first landed and where he was killed. You can see his monument on the opposite side. The beach is rocky, making it not an ideal swimming spot.
For a nice place to swim, Make a U-turn in the parking lot and go straight less than one mile (this road is called Pu'uhonua). Turn right onto Manini Beach Road. Follow this road until you see a parking lot. Park here and take a break at this beautiful beach in the bay. You can also snorkel here, but there is not much of a reef. This is a popular spot for people to kayak or stand up paddle board. You will often see dolphins in the water in the morning.
That is the end of your South Kona trip! The fastest way back to the highway is to go back up Napoopoo Road and make a left onto the highway.
Drive slow, stop along the way and explore! There's lots of farm stands, coffee farms and other fun things to see.
The Pepe'ekeo scenic drive on the Big Island in Hawaii
Driving to Onomea Bay on one of the scenic highways on the Big Island. So much lush tropical foliage.
Scenic coastal road just north from Hilo - Hawai'i Big Island
From Kona To Hilo Big Island Drive
From Kona To Hilo Big Island Drive
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Scenic drive around the Pahoa rainforest area of Hawaii's Big Island
Scenic drive around the Pahoa rainforest area of Hawaii's Big Island. Essentially a loop from just outside of Pahoa, through Malama Ki forest reserve along the coastal Kapalana-Kapoho road and the back through Lava Tree State Monument and into Pahoa town.
Played back at 5x and motion-smoothed using Microsoft Hyperlapse. Hyperlapse is pretty cool at smoothing out the camera shake, but it definitely lowers the resolution of the video, and there's an odd panning effect as the software attempts to frame the image to reduce the shaking.
Pepeekeo Scenic Drive and Onomea Bay by drone in Spectacular HD Video
Unedited video by Mavic DJ Pro drone around Pepeekeo Scenic Drive and Onomea Bay
Top 15. Best Tourist Attractions in Hilo, Hawaii
Top 15. Best Tourist Attractions in Hilo, Hawaii (Island of Hawaii):
Akaka Falls State Park, Maunakea Visitor Information Station, Liliuokalani Park and Gardens, Queen Liliuokalani Gardens, Rainbow Falls, Richardson Beach Park, Coconut Island, Pepeekeo Scenic Drive, Pacific Tsunami Museum, Hilo Tropical Gardens, Kaumana Caves Park, Panaewa Rainforest Zoo and Gardens, Imiloa Astronomy Center, Lyman Museum, Mokupapapa Discovery Center
The Big Island - Kalapana - Kahopo Road
On August 3, 2014 we drove Kalapana Kahopo Road (aka The Red Road) from one end to the other. This is a quick video I just put together because of hurricane Iselle. This is an amazing part of The Big Island. I chose to not add music so you can head the waves crashing.
Big Island, Hawaii: Attractions north of Hilo
Pepe'ekeo 4-Mile scenic drive is a detour from the main highway north of Hilo, offering beautiful views of the sea and the rain forest. Heading east at the village of Honomu there are the Akaka Falls, one of the most scenic waterfalls in Hawaii.The road continues north showing a landscape of valleys, creeks and views of the sea.
Four Mile Scenic Drive (Route) -On Big Island, Hawaii-UHD 4K
A lot of people are saying this 4 mile scenic drive on the Hāmākua Coast is a must do drive. Well, if did not have the time or for whatever the reason you missed the drive, here is the virtual drive for your enjoyment. We recommend you driving there yourself because the video does not present nor justify the beauty of the route (it may seem to be boring), however if you never been there here is the video.
The road twists and snakes through a lush tropical rain forest lined with streams. Several stops allow for breathtaking views of the ocean and coast. You will be in and among a wide variety of trees.
The Big Island is the largest and the southeastern-most of the Hawaiian islands, a chain of volcanic islands in the North Pacific Ocean. With an area of 4,028 square miles (10,430 km2), it is larger than all of the other islands in the archipelago combined and is the largest island in the United States.
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UHD 4K
High definition video may help you see all of this better. This video is shot using a Gopro in the highest 4K setting (if you have 4K TV, you may select this youtube Setting/Quality).
Other Hawaii 4K videos can be found here:
Unforgettable Swim With Spinner Dolphins
Amazing Giant Mantas Glide & Somersault
Water Pounding From A 100-foot Waterfall
Hawaii Kauai Waimea Canyon-UHD 4K
Kauai Wailua River Kayak-Mud Hike-Secret Falls-UHD 4K
Sea Cave With Open Ceiling at Na Pali Coast, Kauai, Hawaii-UHD 4K
Snorkeling at Na Pali Coast, Kauai, Hawaii-UHD 4K
Boat Tour Along Na Pali Coast, Kauai, Hawaii-UHD 4K
Driving/walking Around In Kauai Island, Hawaii-UHD 4K
Akaka Falls In Big Island, Hawaii-UHD 4K
Puuhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park In Big Island, Hawaii-UHD 4K
Ancient Wonder: Petroglyph Sites On Big Island, Hawaii-UHD 4K
Lava Tree Park On Big Island, Hawaii-UHD 4K
Volcano-Steam Vent-Sulphur Bank-Lava Tube-Devastation Trail On Big Island, Hawaii-UHD 4K
Heiau-Pololu Valley Lookout-King Kamehameha Statue-On Big Island, Hawaii-UHD 4K
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Scenic Drive on Hamakua Coast
Taking the Scenic Drive on the Hamakua Coast heading North from Hilo, Hawaii
Hamakua Coast
The Hamakua Coast is located on the Big Island of Hawaii. Beautiful Waipio Valley, Honoka'a, and lush forest slopes.