Author: Big Island Guide

This beach park is an ideals swimming and snorkeling destination with shallow lagoons and abundant sea life.

Located in an older plantation-style hotel, the Manago Hotel offers an affordable alternative to costly Big Island accommodations.

Visitors to Puna enjoy plenty of off-the-path art and music, natural wonders, and a closer look at what life in Hawaii was like in days-gone-by.

Offering incredible value for Big Island visitors seeking adventure, Bite Me Sportfishing is a wonderful chance to snag a photo-friendly catch.

Hawaii’s oldest aerial tour company, Big Island Air offers incredible access to the best natural attractions throughout the island of Hawaii.

A long-time favorite for Big Island aerial tours, Safari Helicopters Hawaii offers an incredible perspective on some of the island’s greatest natural features.

A Kona fishing charter company specializing in world-class sportfishing, Fire Hatt Sportfishing Charters offers a unique and exciting fishing experience on the Big Island.

A fun and exciting sportfishing experience along the Big Island’s Kona Coast, High Noon Sportfishing is a family-owned charter boat with a lot of Aloha.

An ancient Hawaiian deity, Pele is the Fire Goddess of Hawaii, ruler of fire, lightning, volcanoes, wind, and creator of all the Hawaiian Islands.

Among the best fine-dining establishments on the Big Island, Kamuela Provision Company is impossible to ignore.

A unique Hilo dining destination, Cafe 100 offers delicious and filling portions of Hawaiian cuisine at an affordable rate.

Humble, local, and always tasty, Da Poke Shack offers unique takes on Hawaiian cuisine at a surprisingly low price.

Located along the edge of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Eagle’s Lighthouse Cafe offers everything delicious without breaking the bank.

Tasty, cheap, and easily accessible, the Green Flash Coffee and Cafe is the perfect spot to recharge before your next adventure.

Banyan Gallery along the Big Island’s eastern side is one of the rare art galleries that can further beautify an already stunning natural region, making it a must-visit for art lovers.

For more than two decades, Michael and Misato Mortara have sponsored and promoted incredible Big Island artwork in their beautiful 2400 Fahrenheit gallery in Volcano.

A jointly-owned and operated working art gallery in Kailua-Kona, the Blue Sea Artisan Gallery is one of the best resources for Big Island artists and a wonderful opportunity to view their work.

Located in the historic town of Waimea, the Kamuela Inn is a beautiful option for a rural getaway with access to fun restaurants and shopping.

If you’re looking to stay in Kailua Kona, but also want to be near a beach, consider staying near Magic Sands.

These magnificent Hawaiian spas allow you to restore, relax and rejuvenate in paradise while indulging in a luxurious oceanside massage.

With so many lodging possibilities on the Big Island it can be hard to narrow down the right option for your family. Here are some pros and cons to help you find an amazing Hawaii accommodation.

A stay at a luxury resort on Hawaii’s Big Island is a memorable experience, but these four resorts move the needle on what relaxation means.

A bakery inside a gelato shop, along the southern end of Kona, Kona Sweets makes for an incredible stop before your next adventure.

Simple, fun, and straightforward, Laverne’s Sports Bar has everything you’d expect from a neighborhood sports bar.

Ka’u coffee farmers have made significant strides in producing truly gourmet coffee and Ka’u Coffee Mill represents their very best efforts.