Location: Naalehu
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What to do and see in Naalehu, Hawaii (HI): The Best Free Things to do
Naalehu is a community in Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States. Naʻālehu means "the volcanic ashes" in Hawaiian It is the southernmost community with a post office in the 50 states of the United States. (See List of extreme points of the United States.) For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Naalehu as a census-designated place (CDP). The census definition of the area may not precisely correspond to local understanding of the area with the same name. The population was 866 at the 2010 census, down from 919 at the 2000 census.
Restaurants in Naalehu
1. Paradise Meadows
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 144 reviews
An authentic, diversified family farm. We specialize in hand-crafted, artisanal, 100% Hawaiian products including macadamia nuts that are dehydrated rather than roasted so they taste more like the fresh macadamia nut right out of the shell, unique varieties of chocolate-covered macadamia nuts, award-winning 100% Ka'u coffee, several varieties of natural Hawaiian honey and buttery Tropical Shortbread cookies. On a visit to the farm you can enjoy free samples of all of our tasty treats, and you can meet the farmers, take a free self-guided tour (including our Aquaponic greenhouse), take a scenic and educational guided tour, and learn about honey, coffee and macadamia nut production. You can also meet our 4 parrots and see a variety of fruits, vegetables and flowers growing in our fields and gardens. We also have clean bathrooms, beach showers, free WiFi, and USB charging stations available for visitors.
Reviewed By dunadan - Lynnwood, United States
We followed the signs to Paradise Meadows on our way back to the highway from South Point, and were very glad we stopped and spent 15 minutes browsing the gift shop, walking the grounds, and checking out some of the animals on display. The annoying duck who kept walking into he open-air shop and had to be shooed out was funny to deal with, as we enjoyed tasting samples of the delicious products. We purchased a couple of bags of the chocolate-coated goodies, said hello to the birds on displays, and dodged raindrops while we walked the grounds a bit to stretch out our legs. Definitely worth the stop if you are driving to or from South Point!
2. Bee Boys
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 11 reviews
Honey Shop, Tea Shop, Apiary Tours, local crafts, coffee and tea! Sample local Hawaiian Honey, schedule an apiary tour, meet the bees & talk story!
Reviewed By 753MichaelS - San Francisco, United States
Beautifully appointed little boutique with amazing local honey. Natural honey comb (not wax), which is so much better than the rest!
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4. Papakolea Green Sand Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,118 reviews
The big island of Hawaii's southernmost point features the Green Sand Beach.
Reviewed By BethneyD
We had no idea what we were in for when spontaneously we took someones advice to see the "green sand" beach. This is something that should be planned as an all day event....getting to the parking area is simple and directions easy to follow. Parking your car at this spot means about an hour and a half walk/hike to the actual beach!! Be prepared to have water, good walking shoes, snacks just for getting to the location. We walked half way and then caught a ride with one of the locals who ferry people back and forth on old vehicles for a modest charge (25$ per person). Walking/hiking is free....but will take time. Once you reach the beach, a walk down steep stairs to the actual sand and water is breathtaking and truly majestic.
5. Punalu'u Bake Shop
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 331 reviews
Reviewed By lkaloi - Reston, United States
Yum and I wish I knew about the malasada variety at this bakery sooner. Among many others I bought a box w regular (always good) taro (excellent), guava (very good) and lilikoi (nothing like it)...Loving lilikoi!!
6. Ka Lae Light
7. Whittington Beach Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By 19Agnes61 - Phoenix, United States
This is a nice beach also, but then again, we haven't found a beach on the Island that wasn't breathtaking. There are restrooms here and covered picnic tables.
8. South Point Complex
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 47 reviews
Reviewed By princessvontrapp_7 - San Francisco, United States
This is one of those experiences only nature can provide. The wind is incredibly strong with trees growing sideways. The waves crashing are wild and beautiful. It can be very very bright there when the sun is out. Hard to describe what it feels like to be there and hard to believe anybody entered such treacherous waters. Will be back!
9. Ka Lae
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By 2CanadianTravellers - Edmonton, Canada
Ka Lae is towards the end of South Point Road in Naalehu on the Big Island. It is on native land, there is no signage that says Ka Lae. You drive south on South Point Road off Hwy 11, before you see a cardboard sign on the road that says "Green Sand Beach shuttle," there is a black paved road to turn right, you follow the road, and you will see trucks parked along the cliffs where people fish or jump into the ocean. We saw a man catch a good size barracuda. Ka Lae is a must see while you are on the Big Island.
