Free and Cheap Date Ideas on the Big Island
Part of our Hawaiʻi Island dating guide.
The best first dates on Big Island are often free: a public beach, a short walk, a farmers market or a sunset. Here are easy, low-cost ideas, plus a few rules to follow.
Free and cheap dates on Big Island
- Hilo Bayfront and Liliʻuokalani Gardens: a walk through the gardens, then the farmers market.
- Rainbow Falls in Hilo: short and easy, best in the morning.
- Kona sunset along Aliʻi Drive: sit on the seawall and watch the sky.
- Stargazing: The Maunakea Visitor Information Station is the first stop for visitors to the mountain. Check current hours with Maunakea Stewardship and bring warm layers.
- Snorkeling at a calm beach park: only on a calm day, and take a buddy.
Before you go
Many beach parks and trails are free, but some state parks charge non-residents for entry or parking, and a few need reservations. Check Hawaiʻi State Parks before you go. Pack out your trash, stay on marked trails, and respect closures.
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Keep first dates easy
Pick a short, public place you can both get to on your own. Read our first-date safety guide.
Questions people ask
What's a good free first date on Big Island?
A sunset walk at a public beach park or a farmers market. It's public and short, and costs little or nothing.
Do I need to pay for parks?
Many beach parks are free. Some state parks charge non-residents and need reservations. Check Hawaiʻi State Parks first.