Hawaii, Big Island Travel Blog

Waipio Valley Child fishing during Kona sunset Kealakekua Bay Looking south from Kealakekua Yes, a zebra in South Point! Warm pond at Issac Hale Beach Park Looking east down the Puna coast Kalapana Lava Flow Hilo Bay and Mauna Kea Beautiful Ho`okena Beach

Mauna Kea’s lava flow of the late 80s and early 90s left just one building that still stands today, the Star of the Sea, or Kalapana’s Painted Church. Located on the left at the bottom of the Kalapana Highway, just before the fork in the road leading to the lava field that was once the beautiful...

At the southern most point in the Hawaiian Islands on the Big Island, lies a secluded crescent shaped green sand beach. Located in South Point and blanketed in the green mineral olivine, a byproduct of the continuous volcanic activity, the beach is a mix of grayish sand a vibrant green – hence...

Sunset on the Kona coast marks the start of what is perhaps the Big Island’s most intriguing nighttime show – the manta ray feeding frenzy taking place inches from curious ocean lovers submerged in the dark sea. Manta ray dives have been a coveted experience for over a decade, offering guests...

There doesn’t seem to be anything more romantic, adventurous, or special than swimming with dolphins – without a scuba instructor or dive cage. And the Big Island is known for just that. While each side of the island has spots known to locals as great for swimming with dolphins, one of the...

Growing up on the east side of the Big Island, Kailua-Kona was our weekend getaway spot. Kona is usually dry and sunny, always warm, and covered in white sand beaches that the east side lacks. When we weren’t camping, Uncle Billy’s Kona Bay Hotel in Kona was our go-to affordable place to...

So you’re on the Big Island, and you head to the east side, AKA the rainy side. You’ll want to explore deep in isolated Puna, known as the boonies. Begin your day down along the Puna coast enjoying nature in all of her glory. If you haven’t had breakfast yet stop by the town’s...

Hawaii just emerged from about a week of rain, thunder and lightening, puddles and blustery days. Personally, I enjoy the rain when it’s that heavy, when it’s truly fitting to where long pants, a cozy sweat shirt, and maybe even those fluffy Ugg boots that a lot of us girls in Hawaii long...