Big Island of Hawaii

Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park, located on the Big Island’s dramatic Kona Coast, offers a glimpse into ancient Hawaiian life. The park features restored thatched-hut hale (houses) along the shore, providing […]

Honaunau Bay, often referred to as Two-Step Beach, is a renowned snorkeling destination on the Big Island of Hawaii. Nestled in a sheltered cove, the bay features shallow, calm waters […]

Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park, located on the Big Island of Hawaii, was once a sanctuary for Hawaiians who had broken sacred laws. This site, now recognized for its […]

The Voyagers of the Pacific Luau, located on the Big Island of Hawaii, provides an immersive introduction to Polynesian culture and cuisine. Set against a theatrical backdrop overlooking Kailua Bay, […]

Anaeho’omalu Bay, often referred to as A-Bay, is a picturesque stretch of beach on the Kohala Coast of the Big Island of Hawaii. This coastal gem offers a variety of […]

Nestled along the lush Hamakua Coast of the Big Island of Hawaii, the Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden is a meticulously maintained rainforest nature preserve. This living museum showcases thousands of […]

Tucked into the hillside just outside Hilo, Kaumana Caves State Park provides a window into the Big Island’s volcanic history. Formed by a Mauna Loa lava flow in 1881, the […]

Nestled in Kailua-Kona on the Big Island of Hawaii, Hulihee Palace stands as a testament to the leisurely retreats of Hawaiian royalty in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. […]

Kilauea Iki Crater, located in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on the Big Island of Hawaii, offers a unique and immersive experience. The most popular hike here traverses the crater floor, […]

For over 30 years, the Hilo Farmers Market has been a bustling hub on the Big Island of Hawaii. More than 200 farmers and vendors gather to offer a diverse […]

Nestled on the Big Island of Hawaii, Kulaniapia Falls offers an exclusive and serene experience on private property. The falls are surrounded by lush, tropical vegetation, providing a picturesque setting […]

Tracing the northernmost portion of the Big Island of Hawaii, the Kohala Coast offers a blend of natural and cultural attractions. Visitors can explore white-sand beaches lined with resorts, lush […]

Perched on a hill with views of Kealakekua Bay, St. Benedict’s Painted Church is a small, active Roman Catholic parish renowned for its lavishly painted interior. This historic church, listed […]

Nestled at an altitude of 3,000 feet (914 meters) on the slopes of Mt. Hualalai, the 70-acre Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary is the most accessible cloud forest on the Big […]

Hualalai Volcano, a massive and still-active volcano, rises over the town of Kailua-Kona on the western coast of Hawaii’s Big Island. Though less renowned than its neighbors, Mauna Kea and […]

Nestled within Wailuku River State Park on the Big Island of Hawaii, the Boiling Pots are a series of naturally formed pools and basins. Though not actually boiling, the water […]

At the end of Highway 270 in North Kohala, the Pololū Valley Lookout offers a vantage point to admire the rugged Kohala Coast and the sea stacks rising from the […]

The Hāmākua Coast, a verdant time portal on the northeastern side of the Big Island, stretches for 50 miles along a two-lane road. Known as the ‘Hāmākua Heritage Corridor,’ this […]

Hawi, a small town on the Big Island of Hawaii, was once the bustling hub of North Kohala’s sugar industry. Today, it is best known as the turnaround point for […]

Kapaau, a small village on the northern tip of Hawaii’s Big Island, holds a significant place in Hawaiian history as the birthplace of King Kamehameha. The town’s main highlight is […]

Mauna Loa, the largest active volcano in the world, stands as a formidable and captivating presence on the Big Island of Hawaii. Its last eruption in 2022 left the area […]

Step into the early 1900s at the Kona Coffee Living History Farm, a working farm on the Big Island of Hawaii that brings to life the experiences of Japanese immigrant […]

The original King Kamehameha I statue, which portrays the unifier of the Hawaiian Islands in a golden helmet and robes, holding a spear, is located in the small town of […]

Mokuola, also known as Coconut Island, is a small islet located just offshore from the Big Island’s Lili‘uokalani Gardens, connected to the mainland by a wide footbridge. This accessible and […]