Best 179 things to do in Waikoloa, HI

Glide with Kona's mantas after dark with a 3-minute ride and more time in the water

Ride a Zodiac to coral reefs and sea caves, with chances to spot dolphins and whales in Kealakekua Bay.

Snorkel Kealakekua Bay on a private charter with food, drinks, and gear included

Late-night manta ray snorkel with a short boat ride from Keauhou

Weekly water gear rental with size options

Snorkel two Kona favorites in one 4-hour trip

Night snorkel with Kona manta rays in a small group

Snorkel Kealakekua Bay on a slower-paced trip for new snorkelers

Spend 2.5 hours viewing whales and dolphins off Kona and listen to their songs with an underwater hydrophone.

Paddle calm Kealakekua Bay at dawn and snorkel pristine reefs with a certified local guide.

Paddle and snorkel Kealakekua Bay with a certified guide—check in at 11:30am

Paddleboard lessons and tours in Kailua-Kona, 1.5 hours

Paddle a traditional wa’a from Kamakahonu Bay with a guide

Rent snorkel gear, boards, and beach essentials for your Big Island days

Paddle a Hawaiian canoe, then snorkel for reef fish at Turtle Ally

1.5-hour guided SUP tour at ʻAnaehoʻomalu Bay

Paddle a traditional Hawaiian canoe with a lifeguard-certified local steersman

Cruise the Kohala Coast at sunset and spot humpback whales with an expert crew

Zip through Kohala’s forest canopy with 8 ziplines, sky bridges, and a rappel

Soar across the forest canopy and swim beneath a private waterfall on a full-day North Kohala adventure

Collect native seeds, then watch sunset and stargaze from Maunakea’s summit

Explore a restricted-access Hakalau rainforest with expert bird trackers

Explore lush waterfalls, gardens, and local flavors with included meals and expert guides.

View and listen to humpback whales on a 2.5-hour tour with onboard hydrophones