🌋 Big Island, Hawaii - 7-Day Family Itinerary (16 Must-See Spots!)

Thanksgiving off-peak travel guide 🏨 Accommodation: First 4 nights in Kona Waikoloa, last 3 in Hilo ❤️ Day 1 Hilton Waikoloa Village (resort fun!) Hapuna Beach (powdery white sand) 🍽 Lunch: Hilton Waikoloa Village 🌟🌟 🍽 Dinner: Roy's Waikoloa 🌟🌟🌟🌟 🧡 Day 2 Pu'uhonua O Honaunau (historic park) Two Step Beach (kid-friendly shallow snorkeling!) 🍽 Lunch: Kaaloa's Super J's (try the lau lau pork!) 🌟🌟🌟 🍽 Dinner: Umekes Fish Market (fresh poke) 🌟🌟🌟🌟 💛 Day 3 Kona Coffee Tour (aroma overload!) Manini'owali Beach (turquoise "jellyfish" water) 🍽 Lunch: Manago Hotel Restaurant (local vibe) 🌟🌟🌟 🍽 Dinner: Lava Lava Beach Club (long wait but beachfront + play area) 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 💚 Day 4 Kekaha Kai State Beach (4WD-only "Mars-like" lava fields) Waikōloa Beach + Anchialine Ponds (sunset magic!) Manta Ray Night Snorkel (parents-only adventure!) 🍽 Lunch: Tommy Bahama (ocean views + killer ribs) 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 🍽 Dinner: Queen’s Market (quick bites) 🩵 Day 5 Akaka Falls (easy rainforest hike) Rainbow Falls (short stop) 🍽 Lunch: Pineapples Island (tropical cocktails) 🌟🌟🌟🌟 🍽 Dinner: Kuhio Grille (local comfort food) 🌟🌟🌟🌟 💙 Day 6 Volcanoes National Park: Steam Vents 🌋 Thurston Lava Tube Chain of Craters Road Hōlei Sea Arch 🍽 Meals in-park (jaw-dropping views) 🌟🌟🌟🌟 💜 Day 7 Hilo Farmers Market (tropical fruit feast) Lava Tree State Park (eerie lava molds) Richardson Ocean Park (turtle-packed black sand!) 🍽 Lunch: Cafe Pesto (Hilo harbor views) 🌟🌟🌟🌟 🍽 Dinner: Jackie Rey's (gourmet seafood) 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 #Hawaii #BigIsland #FamilyTravel