Things You Can Do for Free in Hawaii

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Find free things that you can do on vacation in Hawaii.

Beaches are free in Hawaii.
Every hotel is required to offer free beach access so no beach is off limits. Don't be intimidated by the hotel lawn chairs and coordinated beach towels. Buy a beach mat at any ABC store for around $1.00, grab your own towel and pick the best beaches to enjoy. Each beach is unique so explore. YOu can find a different beach for every day of your vacation.

Park for free at the beach.
Every hotel is required to offer at least ten free parking spots. So look around before you drive into the expensive hotel parking lots. If you come early enough, you can usually take advantage of this free parking.

Go to the free shows.
You will find free shows that are performed by locals in Hawaii that are often the most authentic and charming. For example,if you are visiting Lahaina, you can often find free shows at the Lahaina Cannery Mall and Whalers Village. Keiki (children) Hula Shows Wednesday @ 2:30 pm & Friday @ 3:30 pm

Renew your vows.
Pick your favorite beach and renew your vows at sunset. You can get "Mauied" in Maui.
Cost - $0
Memories - priceless

Snorkel
Snorkel right off the beach instead of paying for expensive snorkel trips.
There are some amazing places to snorkel right off the beach in Hawaii so skip the $100 snorkel trips, grab a snorkel and some fins and head for one of these great snorkel spots. Two of the top snorkel spots on Maui are Kapalua Bay and Black Rock.
Kapalua Bay is a beautiful beach with showers, change rooms and restrooms and is good for beginner to intermediate level.
Black Rock is a great snorkeling location for beginner to intermediate right in front of the Sheraton Hotel on Ka'anapali Beach.
If you are headed for Kauai, try Poipu Beach Park in the winter and Ke'e Beach in the summer. On the big island, amazing snorkeling can be found on Kealakekua Bay near the Captain Cook Monument. These are just a few suggestions. There are many other great places to snorkel right off the beach. Hint: You can pick up a snorkel guide map at most dive shops in Hawaii that includes detailed information about various snorkel locations on the island.