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When taking a drive around the Big Island of Hawai\u02bbi, there\u2019s always a scenic view. With so many breathtaking vistas to choose from, it\u2019s difficult to pick a favorite. With its varied landscapes of rainforests, warm sandy beaches, lava deserts, and majestic mountains, the Big Island is a road warrior’s dream come true. So fill up your gas tank, grab your camera and get ready to experience Hawaii like you\u2019ve never seen it.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Coffee Country<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Coffee lovers rejoice because South Kona is renowned for growing some of the most expensive coffee in the world. As you head south out of Kailua-Kona, you\u2019ll head to a higher elevation which is perfect for farming not only coffee but delicious tropical delicacies like passion fruit, guavas, Kona oranges, and macadamia nuts. Stop by the Kona Coffee Living History Farm just outside Captain Cook at mile marker 110 and learn about how the rare beans are grown and enjoy some tasty samples as well. Afterward, turn down Napo\u02bbopo\u02bbo Road toward Kealakekua Bay\/Captain Cook\u2019s Monument and Pu\u02bbuhonua o H\u014dnaunau National Park to take in a plethora of historical and culturally significant sites.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Pololu Valley Lookout<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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From Kona, drive north on the main highway toward the Kohala Coast where you\u2019ll take Highway 270 north toward the little town of Hawi. The black lava fields will evolve into the rolling, lush pasturelands of North Kohala. Keep going until the road ends \u2013 you won\u2019t be disappointed! When you turn that last corner, be ready for the eye candy of a lifetime as you soak up the indescribable, dramatic view at Polol\u016b Valley Overlook. It is without a doubt one of the most magnificent, awe-inspiring views on the island.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Waipio Valley Lookout<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Sacred Waipi\u02bbo Valley is located on the northern H\u0101m\u0101kua Coastline. Called \u201cThe Valley of the Kings,\u201d Waipi\u02bbo is not only dramatically breathtaking but is also an important historical and cultural site on the Big Island. Over five miles deep with cliffs reaching up to 2,000 feet high, Waipi\u02bbo Valley is home to the island\u2019s tallest waterfall, Hi\u02bbilawe, which tumbles 1,300 feet to the valley\u2019s floor. Take in the views from the overlook at the end of Hamakua Heritage Corridor drive. Driving down isn\u2019t recommended, as the road is extremely steep and is prohibited by most rental car companies. To get to Waipi\u02bbo Valley, turn off of the Hawai\u02bbi Belt Road (Highway 19) onto Highway 240 at the town of Honoka\u02bba. Follow Highway 240 for about 9.5 miles where it dead-ends at the valley\u2019s lookout point.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Akaka Falls<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Located along the northeastern H\u0101m\u0101kua Coast, \u02bbAkaka Falls State Park is home to two beautiful waterfalls. A casual, 0.4-mile hike takes you strolling through an orchid-filled rainforest filled with lush ferns and bamboo trees. The paved footpath winds through this tropical haven toward the Big Island\u2019s most famous waterfall, \u02bbAkaka Falls, which descends almost 450 feet into the stream below. To get to Akaka Falls, take Hwy 19 north from Hilo for about 20 minutes to the turnoff for Hwy 220 (west). The Hwy 220 turnoff is between the 13-mile and 14-mile posts. Follow the Hwy 220 signs through\u00a0Honom\u016b Town\u00a0for about 3 miles. Don\u2019t forget to lock your vehicle and take valuables with you. Enjoy!<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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