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Engagement Photos in Big Island
Active lava fields, black sand beaches, and the Kohala Coast make Hawaii's biggest island unlike anywhere else on Earth.
Top Engagement Photo Spots in Big Island
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Ahu‘ena Heiau
Ahu‘ena Heiau
This ancient temple dedicated to the god Lono was restored by Kamehameha the Great. It is built out into Kailua Bay and adjoins a beach hotel.
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Akatsuka Orchid Gardens
Akatsuka Orchid Gardens
A garden offering self-guided tours of orchid displays. It features a variety of colorful orchids and other tropical plants. The garden is a peaceful, fragrant retreat.
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Four Seasons Resort Hualalai Beachfront
Four Seasons Resort Hualalai Beachfront
This beachfront spot at the Four Seasons Resort Hualalai offers terraced indoor and outdoor seating with magnificent views of the Pacific. The gentle lapping waves and stunning ocean vistas create a serene atmosphere.
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Halema'uma'u Overlook
Halema'uma'u Overlook
An overlook of a crater that once held a boiling lava lake, now steaming with sulfurous fumes. It is considered the home of the volcano goddess Pele. The view is both awe-inspiring and otherworldly.
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Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park
This national park features Kīlauea Caldera and active lava rifts, offering dramatic volcanic landscapes. It is a highlight for visitors with accessible cultural sites and unique ecosystems.
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Hilo Bay
Hilo Bay
Hilo Bay is a scenic bay on the Big Island with views of the ocean and surrounding coastline. It is known for its calm waters and beautiful sunrises. The bay area includes parks and walking paths.
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Hulihee Palace
Hulihee Palace
Hulihee Palace is a historic former royal residence located in Kailua-Kona. It features Victorian architecture and oceanfront grounds. The palace is a popular cultural landmark.
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Kahalu‘u Beach
Kahalu‘u Beach
This beach is known as the island's finest natural aquarium for snorkelers. It offers calm, clear waters and a scenic coastline.
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Kailua Bay
Kailua Bay
Kailua Bay is a scenic bay in downtown Kailua-Kona with calm waters and views of the Kona coast. It is a popular spot for paddleboarding and kayaking. The bay is fronted by hotels and historic sites, including Ahu'ena Heiau.
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Kekaha Kai State Park
Kekaha Kai State Park
A state park with picnic shelters and a beach of salt-and-pepper sand. It is an excellent spot for swimming, snorkeling, diving, and surfing when conditions are right. The park is an oasis in a lava field.
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Kīlauea Caldera from Waldron Ledge
Kīlauea Caldera from Waldron Ledge
This easy trail offers spectacular views of Kīlauea Caldera and Mauna Loa. It is wheelchair and stroller accessible over a paved road surface.
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Kona Bay
Kona Bay
Kona Bay is a scenic bay on the west coast of the Big Island, known for its clear waters and stunning sunsets. The bay area features oceanfront restaurants and walking paths. It is a popular spot for sunset viewing.
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Lili'uokalani Gardens
Lili'uokalani Gardens
A 30-acre Japanese park with fish ponds, pagodas, and arched bridges. A footbridge leads to Coconut Island, a former place of healing. Banyan Drive is shaded by huge banyans planted by celebrities.
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Pu‘uhonua O Hōnaunau National Historical Park
Pu‘uhonua O Hōnaunau National Historical Park
This well-preserved ancient site was a place of refuge in Hawaiian culture. It features traditional structures and a coastal setting with calm waters.
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Rainbow Falls
Rainbow Falls
An 80-foot waterfall that creates rainbows in the morning sun. The hollow at its base is legendary as the home of Hina, mother of Maui. Surrounding trails offer multiple lookouts.
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