With its sunny weather, world-renowned coffee and rich history, region marked by fields of lava rock formations and, offshore, crystal clear waters. It’s also home to the community of Kailua-Kona, where the annual Ironman World Championship takes place. On Oct. 11, nearly 3,000 of the best triathletes in the world will take on the iconic […]
While the west side is arguably the most popular Hawaiʻi Island destination, it is most certainly the driest side. Here, you can find long stretches of barren lava rock formations, relatively uncrowded beaches, world-renowned Kona coffee—on nearly every corner!—and plenty of marine life. This itinerary takes you a bit beyond the main visitor hub of
More often than not, the journey to a truly hidden gem starts on a small, bumpy dirt road. That applies to the bay that borders Kaloko Fishpond in Hawai‘i Island’s Kailua-Kona district. The area has many small, glassy little tide pools and a few picnic tables, often unoccupied. Located at the end of the Ala Nui Kaloko,
Two active volcanoes. A temple built on the orders of Kamehameha the Great. A seaside place of refuge from death and danger. A coastal preserve of Hawaiian culture and endangered wildlife. An ancient foot highway spanning 175 miles of coastline. Welcome to the National Park Service sites of the Big Island—a collection of five distinct
