15 days in Big Island Itinerary

Puako is a census-designated place (CDP) in Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States. On the 21st (Tue), kick back and relax at Anaehoomalu and then identify plant and animal life at Hawai'i Surf and Kayak. Keep things going the next day: get a taste of life in the country at Parker Ranch, then explore the striking landscape of Puukohola National Historic Park, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Hapuna Beach State Recreation Area.

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San Francisco to Puako is an approximately 7-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 2 hours traveling from San Francisco to Puako. When traveling from San Francisco in February, plan for somewhat warmer days in Puako, with highs around 81°F, while nights are much hotter with lows around 69°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Wed) so you can drive to Hilo.

One of the island of Hawaii's major towns, Hilo contains a mix of Asian and Polynesian cultures and is known for its proximity to a national park encompassing two active volcanoes.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Hilo: Laupahoehoe Beach Park (in Laupahoehoe), Kailua-Kona (Mokuaikaua Church, Swim with Dolphins, &more) and Epic Lava Tours (in Volcano). There's lots more to do: admire the sheer force of Akaka Falls State Park, see the interesting displays at Lyman Museum, take in nature's colorful creations at Hawaii Tropical Bioreserve and Garden, and Head underground at Kazumura Cave Tours.

For more things to do, where to stay, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Hilo trip planner.

Getting from Puako to Hilo by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. In February in Hilo, expect temperatures between 81°F during the day and 65°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.

Volcanoes have played an important role in shaping the Earth, and Hawaii Volcanoes National Park shows visitors the process in action.

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is known for nature, trails, and scenic drive. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the dramatic natural features at Thurston Lava Tube (Nahuku), view the masterpieces at Volcano Art Center Gallery, trek along Napau-Makaopuhi Crater Trail, and take a memorable drive along Devastation Trail.

To find where to stay, reviews, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park online trip itinerary planner.

Explore your travel options from Hilo to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park with the Route module. In February, daily temperatures in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park can reach 81°F, while at night they dip to 65°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Fri) so you can travel to Captain Cook.

A small town with big ocean views, Captain Cook lies on top of an ancient fault line that was responsible for creating the nearby Kealakekua Bay thousands of years ago.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Captain Cook: Naalehu (Paradise Meadows Orchard & Bee Farm Home of Hawaii's Local Buzz & Papakōlea Green Sand Beach) and Kula Kai Caverns (in Ocean View). And it doesn't end there: enjoy the sand and surf at Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park, look for all kinds of wild species at Kealakekua Bay, head outdoors with Hawaii Offshore, and make a short side trip with My Kona Adventures.

For reviews, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Captain Cook road trip planning app.

Explore your travel options from Hawaii Volcanoes National Park to Captain Cook with the Route module. In March, daytime highs in Captain Cook are 81°F, while nighttime lows are 70°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 7th (Tue) to allow time for the flight back home.