Skip the white sandy beaches and visit a Punaluu Beach with sand formed from the black lava of Hawaii Island's volcanoes. If you're lucky you may spot a native Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle resting on shore, but be sure to keep your distance as they are a protected species. 

Hawaii’s Kona coffee is grown in only two places in the world—on the fertile and cool volcanic slopes of Mauna Loa and Hualalai. See what makes Kona coffee among the best in the world with a tour of a Kona coffee farm. 

This popular spot in Hilo is famous for its handmade strawberry mochi — a delicious sweet treat that features a pillow-like texture that is airy and light.