Big Island

9 places in Big Island

• What to see and do at Kealakekua Bay, Kona, Big Island, HawaiiVisited December 2023Kealakekua Bay is located on the west coast of the island of Hawaii about 12 miles south of Kailua-Kona.  The surrounding area contains many  historical sites. It also includes the place where Captain Cook, the first documented European to reach the Hawaiian islands was killed. It is listed in the National Register of Historic Places listings on the island of Hawaii in 1973. The bay is a popular place for kayaking, scuba diving, and snorkeling.
• What to see and do at Kona Chips, Kona, Big Island, HawaiiVisited December 2023Kona Chips are a type of kettle-cooked potato chips that are handmade daily in Kona, Hawaii . They are made from potatoes and are known for their extra crispness. Kona Chips come in several flavors which include classic and furikake. The company has been around for over 80 years.
• What to see and do at Kona Chocolate, Kona, Big Island, HawaiiVisited December 2023Kona chocolate is a type of chocolate made from cocoa beans grown in the volcanic soil of the Big Island of Hawaii. It has gained recognition from the international food community due to its distinct aroma, smooth texture and intense flavor.
• What to see and do at Kona Coffee, Kona, Big Island, HawaiiVisited December 2023Kona coffee is the market name for Coffea arabica coffee which is grown on the slopes of Hualalai and Mauna Loa in the Kona region of the Big Island of Hawaii. The Kona Coffee Belt is located on the slopes of the Hualalai and Mauna Loa volcanoes, ranging from 500 to 3200 feet above sea level .It is one of the most expensive coffees in the world. Only coffee grown in the Kona Coffee Belt can be labeled as Kona coffee.  In 1899, the world coffee market crash and this caused plantation owners to
• What to see and do at the Kona Brewery, Kona, Big Island, HawaiiVisited December 2023Kona Brewing Company is a nationally known brewery located in Kailua-Kona on Hawaii’s Big Island. The brewery distributes its beers in 36 states and 10 different countries. The brewery also offers a range of products that Kona uses as an ingredient in their beers.
• What to see and do at The Painted Church, Kona, Big Island, HawaiiVisited December 2023St. Benedict’s Painted Church is located in place called Honaunau on the Big Island of Hawaii. It is located in the famous Kona coffee growing region overlooking the beautiful and historic Kealakekua Bay.
• What to see and do at the Volcanoes National Park, Big Island, HawaiiVisited December 2023Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is located on the Big Island in Hawaii.  It was established in 1916 and includes two active volcanoes: Kilauea and Mauna Loa . The park is designated International Biosphere Reserve and UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• What to see and do in Hilo, Big Island, HawaiiVisited December 2023Hilo is a city located on the northeastern side of the Island of Hawaii, also known as the Big Island. Hilo is known as the wettest place in the US with an average of 130 inches of rain per year.  It is also home to the Hilo International Airport and is not far from the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park which is located 45 minutes south of the city.
• What to see and do in Kona, Big Island, HawaiiVisited December 2023Kona is a region on the west side of the Big Island of Hawaii which includes the towns of Kailua-Kona, Kealakekua, Keauhou, Holualoa, Honaunau and Honalo.The volcanic slopes of Hualalai and Mauna Loa  here provide the ideal climate for growing coffee. Kona coffee is considered one of the premium specialty coffees of the world.