Author: Big Island Guide

Enjoy our Recap of the 2023 Ironman World Championship Women’s Race, held in Kailua Kona Hawaii on Saturday October 14th, 2023.

The Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Corporation offers a fun and tasty visitor center experience for guests to the Big Island.

The Hawaii Tropical Bioreserve and Garden is a 40-acre natural garden of tropical plants and a nature lover’s paradise located in the Onomea Valley.

The 2022 Ironman World Championship was another one for the record books!

Home to the annual Magic Sands Bodysurfing Championship, White Sands Beach Park is a versatile Hawaiian beach with easy access to surfing, swimming, and snorkeling opportunities.

Enjoy some footage from the 2021 Kona Coffee Cultural Festival in Kailua Kona Hawaii.

Teeming with protected and endangered species, Ocean Rider Seahorse Farm allows you and your family to see and interact with these unique animals.

Both the Hawaii safe travels program and the state wide mask mandate ended at 11:59pm on March 25th, 2022. The travel restrictions related to those programs have ended and there are currently no Covid related travel restriction for coming to Hawaii.

The 2021 Ironman World Championship was held in St. George, Utah on May 7, 2022.

No visit to the Big Island is complete without heading out to see molten lava. There are many ways to see the flows but a Lava Boat tour is a real treat.

An ideal location for your luxurious Big Island group vacation, Aloha Sands offers an extraordinary Hawaiian experience with all the bells and whistles.

The Waipio Valley Shuttle is an easy and safe way to explore the wondrous “Valley of the Kings” along the northeastern end of the Big Island, the tour offers a once-in-a-lifetime sightseeing experience.

The Waipio Valley black sand beach on the Northern coast of the Big Island is a beautiful scenic destination with fine black sand and crashing waves.

The Waipio Valley is a stunning scenic destination with a black sand beach, beautiful waterfalls and Hawaiian historical & cultural significance.

One of the finest beaches in Hawaii, stretching over a quarter of a mile with sandy shores perfect for swimming and playing in the crystal clear water.

Puna is host to several large Farmers Markets offering up some of the island’s best produce, delicious cuisine and handmade crafts.

The premier dining establishment in the Mauna Lani Resort, CanoeHouse offers fine dining in a breathtaking Big Island setting.

If you’re looking for a sophisticated dining experience be sure to check out these delicious fine dining restaurants.

With an unmatched location on the Big Island’s Kona Coast, Outrigger Kona Resort delivers a unique combination of relaxation, adventure, and authentic Hawaiian aloha.

Kona’s Farmers Markets give you the opportunity to find the freshest produce, give straight back to the community and enjoy one of Hawaii’s favorite shopping experiences.

With everything you need to enjoy a relaxing Hawaiian vacation, Holualoa Inn offers unprecedented comfort in a bed and breakfast-style inn.

Set against one of the most iconic sunset locations on the Big Island, the Outrigger Kona Resort’s wedding services are among the best in Hawaii.

The Big Island is world-famous for its pristine multi-colored beaches, explore more with our comprehensive beach guide.

One of the best snorkeling areas in the world resides at Honaunau Bay, better known to locals as Two Step for the natural rock formation that provides easy access to the water – even if you’re wearing flippers

One of the most memorable and fascinating activities to seek out on your Big Island adventure is diving or snorkeling with the manta rays at night.

Hapuna beach is an iconic white sand beach on the Big Island of Hawaii that consistently ranks on the top of most best beaches lists from around the world.

Hawaii is bursting with incredible artwork, make sure to keep an eye out for works by some of our favorite Big Island artists.

With intense volcanic activity over millions of years, there are hundreds of lava tubes, caves, and volcanic formations to explore on the Big Island.

A luxury shopping experience set in an incredible tropical background, the Kings’ Shops at the Waikoloa Beach Resort offers high-end shopping and dining no other location can provide.

Relaxing rural cottages on a beautiful, idyllic property, the Puakea Ranch is a unique alternative to the typical Hawaiian vacation.

An easily accessible hotspot for snorkeling, surfing, and swimming, Kahalu’u Beach Park is a great destination for family-friendly fun on the Big Island’s sunny Kona Coast.

Kiholo Bay located along the Kohala Coastline is a beautiful bay with ancient Hawaiian history and marine life.

A place of both historic and natural importance, Kealakekua Bay along the Big Island’s western coast is a remarkable spot to hike, snorkel and see the sights.

With Hilo being the largest city on the Big Island, it is host to several great Farmers Markets with a diverse selection of offerings, from Tai Chi lessons to exotic fruits and hand made crafts.

An agricultural wonderland, the Big Island is the perfect locale for browsing farmers markets and investigating the local produce and handmade goods.