A free hike down to Pololu Valley on the Big Island reveals one of Hawaii's black sand beaches.

As you have probably noticed in my recent series of posts on Hawaii’s best budget-friendly things to do, the Aloha State offers a playground of inexpensive, but memorable activities. In fact, most of Hawaii’s highlights are free! With Hawaii’s waterfalls, national parks and hiking trails, there’s no doubt that Hawaii is more than just a pretty beach.

I really enjoyed writing this series. As I wrote each one, I tried to bear in mind that most people usually only have seven days for their vacation in Hawaii. So, it was quite challenging to narrow down the list to something that could be achieved within a week and still hopefully have some relaxation time to spare.

To wrap up the series, I’m listing each budget-friendly blog post into one convenient spot for you.

• Maui’s Top 7 Free or Nearly Free Things to Do and See
• 10 Best Free Activities and Sites on Oahu
• Best Free Activities on Kauai
• Best Big Island Budget Activities