Discover Hamakua Art, Culture & History

The 2026 Ironman World Championship Race will be held in Kailua Kona, Hawaii on Saturday, October 10th, 2026.

Explore Polynesian culture through music, food, and activities on a Big Island ATV Tour, Polynesian Wood Carving Tour or Exotic Fruit Tasting Tour with Aloha Adventure Farms.

Tour Hawaii Island’s only working Salt Farm, learn about salt made from Deep Ocean Waters from 2,200 feet below and enjoy a mineral foot soak.

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.

An action-packed Big Island adventure, a tour with Hawaii Ocean Sports provides incredible opportunities for memorable and photo-friendly vacation activities.

For those seeking soaring sightseeing and adventure opportunities on the Big Island, KapohoKine Adventures can make it happen in incredible style.

Mauna Kea is the tallest sea mountain in the world, offering unprecedented views of the heavens above. So get ready for some stargazing like you’ve never seen before.

Hawaii Nautical offers incredible luxury sailing tours to Big Island visitors, bringing a high end experience to their water-based adventures.

World-renowned for the quality and consistency of its beans, Kona Coffee alone is worth a trip to the Big Island.

With knowledgeable guides and access to some of the Big Island’s most prized lands, Hawaii Forest and Trail brings you closer to the true beauty of the island.

More than 11 countries, non-profit institutions, and scientific cooperatives have established, funded, and maintained 13 telescopes atop Mauna Kea.

One of the most exhilarating and memorable adventure experiences on the Big Island, Umauma Falls and Zipline Experience Tours is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the whole family.

With extensive and beautiful vessels, Body Glove Cruises is one the favorite boat tour companies and a major attraction for adventure seekers visiting the Big Island.

This beautiful botanical garden offers over 400 acres of incredible lush tropical plants, a massive collection of wild orchids as well as exciting Zipline and Segway tours.

A friendly surf shop right across from Kahalu’u Bay on Hawaii’s Big Island, Kahalu’u Bay Surf and Sea makes things easy and affordable for surfers of every stripe.

A well-equipped and versatile diving tour company along the Kona Coast, Kona Honu Divers brings a level of expertise and insight at the top of the industry.

For over 15 years, Hula Daddy owners Lee and Karen Paterson have provided some of the world’s very best coffees in small batches, winning dozens of tasting awards along the way.

With over 650 coffee farms in the Kona region of the Big Island, a few really stand out and Buddha’s Cup is among the very best.

An air tour of the Big Island is a striking way to experience all Hawaii has to offer.

An exciting zip-line tour company that combines aerial action with treks through the rainforest, this makes for a fun family vacation activity.

Come experience the unbelievable fishing off the Big Island, book your Kona Hawaii fishing charter today!

Hawaii’s Big Island is an incredible, world-class, deep-sea fishing destination with plenty of high quality fishing guides and boats to keep you reeling in the fish.

Offering the best views available of the Big Island’s marine wildlife and oceanfront scenery, a tour with Kona Snorkel and Sail is an amazing opportunity to experience the best of the Big Island.

Home to pop and Tiki art, Kozy’s Tiki Palace is a unique and lively scene hosting live comedy and magic shows every evening.

A great tour company on the Big Island, Adventures in Paradise Kayak & Snorkel tours are an amazing, family-friendly experience.

One of the Big Island’s most experienced ocean tour companies, Sea Paradise offers an unmatched sailing and snorkeling experience.

Local, engaged, and ready to help, Kona Boys combines the joyful excitement of water adventures with more than 20 years of experience – perfect for a memorable Hawaiian vacation.

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.

Zipline & Hiking Tours featuring adventure with Aloha and a zipline that soars over a 250 foot waterfall.

Kohala Blue is an incredible opportunity to experience the best the Big Island’s tropical waters have to offer aboard an incredible 34 foot sail boat.

For those seeking a fun-filled and exciting kayaking adventure on the Big Island, here’s how to enjoy kayaking on your own.

Throughout the Big Island, you’ll find amazing natural beauty, but nowhere else but Kohala offers the adventure and sightseeing opportunities – and Kohala Zipline is the perfect provider.

One of the most unique and engaging farms you can experience on the Big Island, Big Island Bees offers tours and a great gift shop with their island-made goods.

A splendid aerial tour experience soaring above the Big Island, Mauna Loa Helicopter Tours brings the best of Hawaii to you with a unique perspective.

Helping to maintain the history and culture of the Big Island’s past residents, the Lyman Museum and Mission House holds an important role in preserving their contributions.

Spanning throughout the Big Island’s most notable natural attractions, Paradise Helicopters offers luxury aerial tour experiences the whole family can enjoy.