Explore The Big Island
Hawaii is not a state of mind but a state of grace.
– Paul Theroux
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Spencer Beach Park – One of the Big Island’s best places to Picnic
The finely ground soft white sand of Spencer Beach Park delivers swimmers, snorkelers, kayakers and board-riders into the crystal-blue waters of the surrounding bay, which on a typical…
Maku’u Farmers Market – A Sunday Morning Fixture of Local Handicrafts, Hot Food and Farm-Fresh Produce
Every Sunday morning along a nondescript stretch of highway in Big Island’s Puna District, local vendors of every stripe arrive at Maku’u Farmers Market to set up their…
Hobby Garden – Pahoa’s Quirky Amusement Park and Botanical Garden With A Rideable Model Train
Along an unassuming side street within Big Island’s Hawaiian Paradise Park neighborhood is Hobby Garden – the brainchild of long-time island resident Johnson Lum, who many years ago…
Want to Move to Hawaii?
Learn about what it takes to move the The Big Island–one of the most beautiful (and expensive) states to live in. Is it worth it? We think so! Read our guide and find out for yourself:
Get to Know the big Island
The best restaurants. The best beaches. The most scenic spots and the biggest secrets. Learn all about the state of Hawaii’s biggest island:
Big Island INformation
The Big Island, Mapped
The Big Island earned its nickname because it is, you guessed it – big. This…
The Importance of Island Ecotourism in Hawaii
In our ever-expanding world, all of its many wonders seem to exist only an arm’s…
The Big Island and Beyond: A Guide to Hawaiian Airports (updated 2022)
Flying into Hawaii will fill every traveler with excitement and happiness. Aloha awaits as soon…