Half-Day

Snorkel amongst tropical marine life in the secluded Kealakekua Bay, via the Fair Wind tour, one of the Big Island’s best snorkeling cruises
Dive with manta rays at night in the nearby bay via the Fair Wind evening manta ray snorkel adventure
Take the short drive down the road for a quick and easy snorkel in Kahalu’u Bay (snack shack and snorkel gear rental available)
Drive 45 minutes North to access Hapuna Beach, a picturesque white sand beach that fulfills your expectations for a postcard Hawaiian beach
Visit the Seahorse Farm nearby for kid-friendly activity
See the Big Island by Helicopter, via Paradise Helicopters
Sample local goods at the Keauhou Farmer’s Market, open on Saturday mornings

Full-Day

Witness Kilauea, the world’s most active volcano at the Volcanoes National Park (worth the road trip)
Sample and buy boxes of assorted shortbreads at Big Island Candies in Hilo, on the Eastern end of the island (take the time to walk around the artsy town)

Enjoy breakfast, lunch, or dinner at Island Lava Java, a casual cafe located on Ali’i Drive with ocean views
Satisfy your burger craving at Ultimate Burger, a local joint using locally farmed ingredients
Taste authentic Hawaiian poke at Da Poke Shack
Have a Japanese-inspired dinner at Kenichi Pacific
Try traditional Hawaiian donuts called Malasadas, at Tex Drive-In in Honoka’a
Savor excellent açai bowls at Basik Cafe
Sample local brews and pub fare at Kona Brewing Company