Nestled in the heart of the Pacific Ocean, the Big Island of Hawaii beckons travelers with its stunning diversity of landscapes. From the fiery eruptions of Kilauea near Volcano Village to the serene beaches of Kona, and from the verdant rainforests of Hilo to the majestic and often snow-capped peaks of Mauna Kea, the Big Island promises an array of experiences like no other. Further south, the Ocean View offers breathtaking coastal vistas and a serene escape, encapsulating the timeless beauty and tranquility of the Big Island’s less-traveled paths. As you embark on a journey through its cities and towns, you’ll discover the rich history, warm Aloha spirit, and mesmerizing natural wonders that make the Big Island a true gem in the Hawaiian archipelago.
Many who have a Kona Coffee on their minds as they land at Kona International Airport at Keahole already have South Kona on their radar. Others on a trek to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park will zoom through the enchanting discoveries that lie south of Alii Drive. However, the area between Keauhou and Kau is awash […]
The center of activity in Big Island’s Ka’u district, Na’alehu is best known to non-locals as the southernmost town in the United States, but to those who live in Ka’u Na’alehu is known simply as “town”. Na’alehu is tiny, but this small town far away from the big cities is the best place to experience […]
The Northernmost town in Big Island’s district of Ka’u, Pahala is much smaller and quieter than it once was. Originally the center of a bustling sugar cane plantation, Pahala’s location was chosen for three reasons: It sits on a flat plateau on the side of the mountain, it has direct access to a water well, […]
Sitting just 2 miles west of Na’alehu, the historic town of Waiohinu is a mere shell of its former self. Driving through this miniscule community one would have no idea that this area has supported human activity longer than anywhere else in Hawaii. It’s believed that the polynesian settlers made their first landfall near Ka […]
Hawaiian Ocean View, referred to by most simply as Ocean View, sits on the southern coast of Hawaii’s Big Island. Deemed “The world’s largest subdivision”, it hosts more than 10,500 1-acre lots and over 150 miles of paved roads. Ocean view is the fastest growing community in Ka’u. Cut through the lava desert and ohia […]
Located 1 mile up the road from Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is the quiet village of Volcano, Hawaii. As small Hawaiian towns go, Volcano is fairly large, but that’s not really saying much. Volcano is more a place of residence than anything else. There’s not much here, but one thing that is plentiful are Bed […]
Hilo is the second-largest city of the Hawaiian archipelago, and while it pales in comparison to Honolulu, the Big Island’s capital city remains an important hub of daily life in the Hawaiian Islands. For tourists’ purposes, Big Island’s Hilo is a great base from which to explore the entire eastern side of the island, from […]
North of Kona’s international airport, Waikoloa Big Island Hawaii is part of the South Kohala resort district. Driving in from the airport, the region looks like a wasteland of ancient lava flows, but all it takes is a short diversion toward the coast to see why so many people choose to stay here. The beachfront […]
Kailua Kona Big Island Hawaii is the hub of tourism on the Kona (leeward) side of the island of Hawai’i. With 10,000 full-time residents, it retains a small-town atmosphere, despite the large number of cruise-ship tourists and seasonal residents that come and go. Most people shorten the name to ‘Kona’ to avoid confusion with Kailua […]
