Best Beach Shore Excursions in the USA: Our Top 4

1.Hilo Shore Excursion: Volcanoes National Park & Black Sand Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,338 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $159Our pick

Review of Hilo’s six-hour volcano shore excursion, with Kilauea, lava tubes, black sand beaches, macadamia nuts, and practical tips.

“Our driver and tour guide Hannibal was outstanding and both educated us as well as entertained us. He was super helpful and patient. Highlights included terrific views of an active volcano and a fascinating walkthrough of a lava tube.”

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2.City Tour of Los Angeles from Long Beach and San Pedro Cruise Terminals

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 128 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $152

Review of the Los Angeles cruise-terminal city tour, covering Hollywood, Beverly Hills, beaches, timing, transport, guides, value, and airport drop-off.

“Our tour guide, Roberto was excellent who had a superb knowledge of the sites of L.A. and obviously enjoyed taking tourists around the city he grew up in. The only thing that stopped a five star review was stopping at Venice Beach for 45 mins which to me is a tacky dump. It would have been better stopping at Santa Monica with it’s interesting pier.”

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3.Hilo Shore Excursion: Visit Volcano, Waterfall, Beach with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $189Top rated

Review of Hilo’s volcano, waterfall, lava tube, and black sand beach tour, with lunch, local fruit, small groups, and cruise pickup.

“This was a great combination of activities: waterfall, lava tube, black sand beach, and seeing Kilauea. Our guides, Desmond and Anthony were exceptionally attentive and knowledgeable and made for a fun day!”

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4.Kona Shore Excursion: Wild Dolphin Reefs Snorkel and Sea Caves

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 73 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $149Best value

Review of Kona’s 3-hour dolphin and reef snorkel shore excursion, with Captain Cook, sea caves, lunch, pricing, tips, and honest drawbacks.

“A great experience of snorkeling, whale and dolphin watching. Great job of showing us more than just going to a snorkeling site and taking us back. Excellent explanations of what we were seeing and the significance of lava tubes and caves in Hawaiian culture and history. Sign up for the experience rather than with the cruise line to save money.”

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