Just offshore of Liliuokalani Park and Gardens along Hilo’s Waiakea Peninsula lies Coconut Island, arguably the best place in town to see the iconic panorama of downtown’s colorful waterfront shops and palm tree-lined boulevard. The island lies across the bay from Hilo’s main commercial center and world-famous bayfront beaches, and gives its visitors a unique …
At the edge of a lavafield along Puna District’s rocky coastline lies the tiny fishing village of Kaimu and its world-famous open-air live music venue simply known among locals as “Uncle Robert’s”. This is where the Kalapana Awa Band – a fixture of the Big Island music scene for years – plays every Wednesday evening …
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On an island seemingly overflowing with natural splendor, it’s no surprise that locals and visitors alike have become so fond of going on nature hikes. Hawai’i Island is, true to its nickname, a “Big Island”, and boasts a range of climate zones that simply cannot be found on any other island in the chain. The …
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Known as the “Valley of the Kings, Waipo Valley is a dozen miles north of the small, rustic, windswept town of Honoka’a along Hawai’i Island’s Hamakua Coast, the highway comes to a dead-end approaching the cliff of a massive valley. This is the Waipio Valley Overlook, where visitors can catch a glimpse of one of …
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When you think of the perfect vacation on Big Island, you might picture luaus, beautiful sandy beaches, and ukuleles, but you may not be aware of the incredible opportunities for whale watching tours on Big Island of Hawaii. During the winter months of December through April, over a dozen distinct species of whales, from melon-headed …
There’s an incredible thrill in floating face down in the ocean at night, with only the sound of your breath flowing through your snorkel. Dim blue lights dot the area, barely illuminating the dark water beneath you. As the first manta ray gracefully emerges from the darkness, your anticipation builds into an unforgettable mix of …
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Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden, A Beautiful Garden In A Valley On The Ocean Imagine this. Breathtaking natural beauty surrounds you. Simply “nani.” Everywhere you look, there is something new, extremely unexpected, and new to experience. If you are looking for something amazing to awaken all of your senses at once, add The Hawaii Tropical Botanical …
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People who visit Hawaii are quite familiar with the white sandy beaches and lush forested hills so frequently depicted on postcards and promotional materials, but one landscape feature many aren’t aware of is the network of lava tubes crisscrossing just beneath their feet. Parts of these Big Island lava tubes exist as massive tunnels in …
Are you eager to go chasing waterfalls on your Hawaii adventure? The Big Island of Hawaii is a fantastic place to get started, thanks to its lush and varied landscapes and environmental facets that work together to create the perfect conditions for massive Big Island waterfalls. In fact, there are so many waterfalls on the …
Even though there are many ocean activities in Hawaii, did you know there are fun things you can do on land? Well, consider adding Big Island horseback riding to your bucket list. Type horseback riding big island on the search engine field and you’ll find a handful of outfitters in the Kohala and Waimea areas. …
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