This full day tour covers many of the “must do” experiences on the Big Island, including a visit to: Waipiʻo Valley overlook The Rainbow Falls (from a private viewing spot) and ʻAkaka Falls The Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Punaluʻu black sand beach (renowned for seeing turtles) A Kona Coffee farm An experienced park ranger trained […]
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Umauma ATV Waterfall and Swim Experience
Take in the beautiful views of Umauma and the Hamakua Coast on this ATV off-road excursion over a private 5.5 mile course. Beginning drivers can get complimentary lessons on a practice track if needed, and there are both single-driver 4×4 Honda ATVs available as well as or Side x Side UTVs (with 2 or 4 […]
Manta Ray Night Snorkel & Dive
During the manta ray night snorkel you will spend your time in the water holding onto a floating board looking down, while the divers divers gather together and sit on the bottom looking up. Bright lights shines down into the water attracting plankton. The Mantas, who feed on plankton, cruise between the divers and snorkelers […]
Magical Waterfalls Private Helicopter Tour from Kona
The Big Island is home to some of the most stunning waterfalls in the state of Hawaiʻi. Some of these waterfalls are easy to visit yourself (for example the Rainbow Falls and the ʻAkaka Falls, see our complete list of waterfalls), but the most spectacular ones are hidden away in difficult to reach windward valleys […]
Fast, Fun, and Family friendly Snorkeling Experience from Kona
Step aboard a luxurious 41ft Super-Raft for a fun filled morning on the water. Enjoy the thrill of a raft ride with none of the drawbacks – the raft equipped with tons of seating, shade, and a bathroom! Super-Raft Snorkel TourWatch this video on YouTube This tour heads south of Kona to two of Kona’s […]
Zipline over the private 250ft Kolekole waterfall
Experience the #1 zipline tour in Hawaii as voted by Hawaii Magazine’s Best of the Best Awards! Designed for zipliners of all levels, this is a 7-line ziplining tour on which you start off with the small and easy ziplines and gradually increase in length and height. Once you’re comfortable sitting in the harness and […]
Local Artists in Volcano Village
Volcano Village probably has the highest artist-density of the entire state. Local art makes a great and valuable souvenir. Many local artists display their work at the Volcano Art Center, and/or through their websites. Below you can find some our favorite local artists and see their work. If you’d like to find out about more […]
ʻAkaka Falls (Hilo, Hamakua coast)
The ʻAkaka falls are a 422 ft (135 m) tall waterfall and are the highlight of the ʻAkaka falls state park. This park is located close to Hilo and a visit to this waterfall should be part of any road trip crossing the Hamakua coast. There are two waterfalls that you can visit in the […]
The Lauwiliwilinukunukuʻoiʻoi
The fish with the honor of having the longest Hawaiian name is the lauwiliwilinukunukuʻoiʻoi. Freely translated this name means “long-snouted fish shaped like a wiliwili leaf”. The wiliwili tree, by the way, is endemic to Hawai’i. It’s name means “repeatedly twisted”, and you can see why. If you feel like twisting your tongue, see if […]
Waimea’s 3 Farmers Markets
There are several farmers markets in and near Waimea. The four largest markets in Waimea are: You can also buy farm-fresh produce at the Kekela farm market on Tuesdays at their farm and on Saturdays at the Waimea Town Market. You can find information on and directions to each farmers market below. For all farmers […]
Richardson Ocean Park
Richardson’s Ocean (or Beach) Park is the black sand beach closest to Hilo. It is know to the locals as ‘Richardson’s’ and is the best choice for snorkeling on the East side of the Big Island. Richardson’s is part of a series of beach parks along Kalanianaʻole (south Hilo). Despite the closeness to Hilo, the […]
COVID-19 and your trip to Hawai‘i
Learn about the COVID-19 restrictions currently in place on Hawaii and what they could mean for your upcoming trip
Small Group Horseback Ride on the scenic Hamakua coast
After check-in at the ranch you walk to the corral, get in the saddle and head up mountain side for a tour that will give you between 2 and 2.5 hours in the saddle. During the ride you explore a 500 acre mountain to ocean working cattle ranch including ocean views. We ride through a […]
Vacation Rentals in Hilo and on the Hamakua Coast
There are many vacation rental possibilities in Hilo that vary widely in price/quality and luxury. This section is still under construction and we currently only list one recommendation. We refer you to Vrbo [see note 1] to search for more vacation rentals during your stay. There are several hundreds of vacation rentals in and near […]
Bed & Breakfasts in and around Kailua Kona
Bed & Breakfasts offer a setting that is more intimate that that of the resorts or hotels and are a wonderful way to get to know the island. At the moment we only list a few local B&B’s on this page. Take a look below to see if one of our recommendations is to your […]
How to support the lovebigisland website
Thank you for taking the time to read about the several ways you can support our website. The creation and maintenance of this website is a work of love. Our mission is to share the Big Island that we know and love in such a way that the impact of tourism on the island is […]
Voyagers of the Pacific Luau
The Voyagers of the Pacific oceanfront luau features an all-you-care-to-eat buffet that features many vegan, vegetarian and gluten free items, complimentary cocktails and a dazzling presentation of music, songs, and dance celebrating the epic journey of our Hawaiian ancestors who traveled thousands of miles across the vast Pacific Ocean to make Kona their home. Luau […]
Toa Luau
Spend an afternoon immersed in Hawaiian culture with dance performances, dinner, and entrance to Waimea Valley. Hike to Waimea Falls and swim in the pool at the bottom (life jackets provided). Explore lush botanical gardens and see the colorful blooms that make your flower lei. Sit down for dinner and be dazzled with traditional Polynesian […]
7 Beaches in Hilo
Hilo is not known for its beaches but if the sun is shining and you want to go to the beach there are a couple of good options. The best (easiest to visit) beaches in Hilo are located in a string of beach parks that are located towards the south/east side of Hilo. All beaches […]
Pāhoehoe and ʻAʻā Lava
There are two different kinds of solidified lava you can encounter on the Big Island: pāhoehoe (pronounced ‘paw hoey hoey’) and ʻaʻā (pronounced ‘ah ah’). The surface of aʻā lava is sharp, rough, and ‘clinkery’, while Pāhoehoe lava surfaces have more smooth, billowy, or ropy crust. Pāhoehoe flows typically can change into ʻaʻā flows depending […]