Pages:
- 23 Favorite Sights and Destinations on the Big Island
- A Hawaiʻi newsletter written to inform, not to sell
- An overview of Kauaʻi
- 19 Favorite Sights and Destinations on Kauaʻi
- 7-Day Kauaʻi Itinerary: A Full Week on the Garden Island
- Air tours overview for Kauaʻi
- All 3 Ziplines on Kauaʻi: Comparison + 2026 prices
- ATV Tours on Kauaʻi
- BIG LIST of Culinary Tours and Activities on Kauaʻi
- Getting around Kauaʻi
- History and Cultural Activities on Kauaʻi (+ Map)
- Kauaʻi Waterfalls: Drive-Up, Hike-In, and Helicopter-Only
- Kauaʻi’s Best Beaches
- Kauaʻi: Our 5 favorite easy, intermediate, and difficult hikes
- Kauaʻi’s North Shore Shuttle and Reservation System, Explained
- Lūʻau on Kauaʻi: 7 Shows Compared
- Our 11 favorite Kauaʻi Snorkeling Spots
- Seeing Nature and Wildlife on Kauaʻi
- The 7 most popular water activities on Kauaʻi
- The Best Land Activities on Kauaʻi
- The Nāpali Coast
- Waimea Canyon & Kōkeʻe, Kauaʻi: Lookouts & Hikes
- Where to stay on Kauaʻi for Beach Bums, Families, Adventure, and more (all 6 regions)
- An overview of Lānaʻi: Where to Stay, What to Do, and What to See
- An Overview of Maui
- 10 must-see Maui Waterfalls (+ how to get there)
- 20 Favorite Sights and Destinations on Maui
- 8 Magical Days on Maui: a GREAT Itinerary for First-Time Visitors
- Air tours overview for Maui
- ATV Tours on Maui
- BIG LIST of Maui Farm Tours, Food Tours, Farmers Markets, and Cooking Classes
- Getting around Maui
- Haleakalā National Park
- History and Culture on Maui
- Kayaking on Maui: Best Locations, Tours, and Rentals
- Land Activities on Maui
- Maui Beaches
- Maui Highlights: Best Places to See and Top 5 Things to Do
- Maui Road Trip! Our 4 Favorite Scenic Drives
- Maui Whale Watching: the Best Tours, FAQ, and DIY Tips
- Maui: 20+ GREAT Places to Stay for Beach Bums, Families, and more
- Our 10 Favorite Maui Snorkeling Spots
- Our 15 favorite easy, intermediate, and difficult hikes on Maui
- Road to Hana: Best Stops, Route Options & Planning Tips
- Seeing Nature and Wildlife on Maui
- The 10 most popular water activities on Maui
- Top 12 Lūʻau Shows on Maui
- Ziplining on Maui: All Options Comparison + Cost
- An Overview of O‘ahu
- Big Island (Hawaii) Travel Guide
- Big Island Luau Guide: 8 Shows Compared
- Big Island of Hawaiʻi Highlights
- Big Island Waterfalls: 13 Falls ranked with fees, swim access, and a map
- Editorial Policy: How We Research Hawaiʻi Travel
- Get in touch
- History and Culture on the Big Island
- How to Book Flights to Hawaiʻi (and When to Buy)
- How to support the lovebigisland website
- HTML sitemap
- Kaʻū District: Things to Do and Places to Explore
- Kealakekua Bay: Captain Cook Monument, Snorkeling & Kayaking
- Kohala and the Kohala Coast: What to Do and Where to Stay and Eat
- Molokaʻi: Where to Stay, What to Do, and What to See
- Our blog is all about Hawaii
- Our favorite Big Island Charities
- Planning a trip to Hawaiʻi for first timers: a 101 guide
- Pololū Valley: Hike, Lookout, and Black Sand Beach
- Puna District: The Big Island’s Newest Land
- Step-by-step guide for planning your trip to the Big Island
- The BEST place to stay on the Big Island for Families, Adventure, Beach Bums, and more
- The Best Scenic Drives on the Big Island of Hawaiʻi
- The BEST ways to see Nature and Wildlife on the Big Island
- Tired of Generic Hawaiʻi Trip Estimates? So Were We.
- Weather on the Big Island, Explained
- Hawaiian Myths and Legends
- Tea Plantations on the Big Island: Farm Tours and Tastings
- Volcano Village and the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
- Where to Stay in Volcano Village
- Akatsuka Orchid Gardens
- Volcano Village Vacation Rentals: Prices & Where to Stay
- Where to Stay in Volcano Village
- The Volcano Winery + Vineyard
- Our favorite things to do in Volcano Village
- Weather in Volcano Village: Average Temperature, Rainfall and Cloud Cover
- Restaurants in Volcano Village
- Map of Volcano Village
- After Dark in the Park
- Volcano Art Center
- Things to Do in Volcano, Hawaiʻi
- Local Artists in Volcano Village
- Volcano Village Farmers Market
- Big Island Farmers Markets: 30+ Markets With Hours and Map
- About Us: The People Behind Love Big Island
- Hot ponds and hot springs
- Meteor Shower Guide For Hawaii
- The 3 best (and most colorful) Big Island beaches
- Best Big Island Snorkeling Spots: Kahaluʻu, Kealakekua, Two Step
- Big Island Picnic Spots: 9 Free Parks With Tables and Views
- 5 Easy Hikes on the Big Island of Hawaiʻi
- Pu’u Loa Petroglyph Field
- Puakō Petroglyph field
- 40+ Big Island Facts and Trivia. Learn fun stuff!
- Endemic and Native Species in Hawaii
- Green Sand Beach [trivia]
- Hāpuʻu or Hawaiian tree fern [trivia]
- Kahili Ginger
- Lake Waiau on MaunaKea: the highest elevation lake on Hawaiʻi
- Pāhoehoe and ʻAʻā Lava
- Pele’s Hair (volcanic glass)
- Pineapples in Hawaiʻi: 🍍history, 🍍facts, and 🍍trivia
- The antipodes of Hawaii
- The Lauwiliwilinukunukuʻoiʻoi
- Our favorite images of the Big Island (Gallery)
- Volunteering on the Big Island: 10 Programs for Visitors
- Big Island Directory
- Start planning your trip to the Big Island
- Major Events on the Big Island
- Disclosure, Terms of Use and Privacy Policy
- Big Island Chocolate Farm Tours: Hilo, Hamakua & Kona
- Getting Around the Big Island: Do You Need a Rental Car?
- Big Island: Kona, Hilo, Volcano, and Waimea Regions
- Waikoloa Petroglyph Field
- Kona Farmers Markets: 6 Markets With Hours and Maps
- 15 Best Kona Coffee Farm Tours: Free Tastings + $40 Deep Dives
- Get to know our delicious local food!
- Waimea’s Farmers Markets: 3 on Saturday, 1 on Wednesday
- National and State Parks
- All Museums on the Big Island (list + description)
- Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: Visitor Guide + Top Attractions
- Interisland Flights in Hawaiʻi: Who Flies Where and What It Costs
- Big Island Car Rental: Local Agencies, Tips and Best Rates
- How to Swim with Dolphins Responsibly (Big Island): DIY and Tours
- Big Island Surfing Guide: Spots, Lessons, and Rentals
- Biking on the Big Island: Rentals, Tours, and Where to Ride
- Festivals and Events on the Big Island
- Helicopter Tours on the Big Island
- Big Island Ziplining: Compare All 4 Zipline Tours
- Whale Watching on the Big Island: Boat Tours + DIY Guide
- Mauna Kea Stargazing Tours and DIY Summit Guide
- 2026 Stargazing Calendar for Hawaii
- 2015 Stargazing Calendar for Hawaii
- 2016 Stargazing Calendar for Hawaii
- 2017 Stargazing Calendar for Hawaii
- 2018 Stargazing Calendar for Hawaii
- 2019 Stargazing Calendar for Hawaii
- 2020 Stargazing Calendar for Hawaii
- 2025 Stargazing Calendar for Hawaii
- 2026 Stargazing Calendar for Hawaii
- Astronomy Calendar 2024
- Year 2021
- Year 2022
- Year 2023
- 2026 Stargazing Calendar for Hawaii
- Big Island Horseback Riding Tours: 6 Operators Compared
- Macadamia Nuts
- The Kona Coffee Guide
- Big Island Camping: Campsites, Permits & Costs
- Stand Up Paddle (SUP) boarding: Rentals, Classes, and Tours
- Manta Ray Night Snorkel and Dive (Kona coast)
- Scuba Diving on the Big Island
- Big Island Snorkeling Guide: Kona, Hilo, Tours, and Rentals
- Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport (KOA)
- Hilo International Airport (ITO)
- The Hāmākua Coast: A 40-Mile Scenic Drive
- 5 Local Beers on the Big Island
- 31 Things to Do on the Big Island: Manta Rays, Lava & Mauna Kea
- ATV Tours on the Big Island: Six Operators Compared
- Big Island Lava Tubes: Free Options, Tours, and Visitor Tips
- Botanical Gardens on the Big Island: What to Visit, What It Costs, and What to Skip
- Farm Tours on the Big Island: Coffee, Chocolate, Vanilla, and More
- Waterfall Rappelling on the Big Island: 3 Tours From Beginner to Advanced
- Golfing and Golf Courses on the Big Island
- Kailua-Kona Travel Guide: Beaches, Activities & Local Tips
- 10 Best Kona Beaches: Hāpuna to Kīholo Bay
- Kona Snorkeling Spots: 14 Shore-Entry Beaches
- List of ALL Hostels on the Kona coast
- Painted Church in south Kona
- Weather in Waikoloa (Kona resort coast): temperature, rainfall and cloud cover
- Where to Stay on the Kona Coast by Budget and Travel Style
- Things to Do in Kailua Kona: Our Top 5
- Monthly weather in Kailua-Kona
- Best Restaurants in Kailua-Kona: Picks for Every Situation
- Bed & Breakfasts in and around Kailua Kona
- Our 5 Favorite Vacation Rentals in Kailua-Kona + South Kona (list)
- Hotels in Kailua-Kona
- Big Island Resorts: Kona, Kohala Coast & Hilo
- Kona Map: Drive Times Along the Coast
- Kona Brewing Company: The Pub and the Brewery Tour
- 26 BEST Things to Do in Kona (Beaches, Coffee, Tours & More)
- Seven Day Itinerary for the Big Island
- Five Day Itinerary: Unmissable Activities
- Three Day Itinerary: Around the Big Island
- Two Day Itinerary: Beaches and the Volcano
- One Day Itinerary – Big Island Highlights
- Itineraries for the Big Island, Maui, Kauaʻi, and Oʻahu
- Big Island Beach Guide + Map
- Anaeho’omalu Beach
- Carlsmith beach park (Four Mile) in Hilo
- Kahaluʻu Beach Park: Snorkeling, Sea Turtles, and Surf
- Kaimū black sand beach in Kalapana
- Maniniʻōwali Beach Guide (Kua Bay)
- Pohoiki Black Sand Beach
- Waialea Beach (Beach 69)
- Kamakahonu (King Kam) Beach
- Richardson Ocean Park
- Kaunaʻoa (Mauna Kea) Beach
- Turtles, Swimming and Snorkeling at Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach
- Green sand beach (Papakōlea)
- Hāpuna Beach
- Waipiʻo Valley: Lookout, Tours, and Hiking Guide
- How to See Lava in Hawaiʻi (DIY, Best Tours, and 2026 Updates)
- Hiking and our favorite Big Island hikes
- Guide to Hilo: Beaches, Favorites Activities, and Day Trips
- 16 Favorite restaurants in Hilo for Lunch, TakeOut, and Dinner
- Coconut Island (Mokuola) in Hilo
- Hilo Beaches: 7 Free Beach Parks on the East Side
- Best places to stay in Hilo for ANY budget
- Highlights for Hilo (city and outdoors)
- Lyman Museum and Mission House in Hilo
- ʻImiloa Astronomy Center
- Average Weather for Hilo (by month)
- ʻAkaka Falls (Hilo, Hamakua coast)
- The Rainbow Falls (Waiānuenue) in Hilo
- Hostels in Hilo and Puna
- Vacation Rentals in Hilo and on the Hamakua Coast
- Hotels in Hilo
- Hilo Brewing Company
- Map of Hilo
- Things to Do in Hilo: Waterfalls, Lava, and Rainforest Coast
- Panaʻewa Rainforest Zoo & Gardens
- Hilo Farmers Market: 10 Big Island Markets with Hours and Directions
- Waimea (Kamuela): the Big Island’s Paniolo Cowboy Town
- Weather in Waimea: temperature, rainfall and cloud cover
- Accommodation in Waimea
- Our favorite things to do in Waimea
- Parker Ranch in Waimea
- Vacation Rentals in Waimea
- Bed & Breakfasts in Waimea
- Hotels in Waimea
- Big Island Brewhaus in Waimea
- Map of Waimea
- Waimea Activities: Ranch Country, Valleys, and the Coast Within Reach
- Annual Events in Waimea
- Public Transport Tips and the Hele-On Bus + Trip Planner
- 3 Good Reasons why the Big Island is so Impressive
Curated Tours:
- 1-Hour Stargazing Experience at Sea Level
- 2-Tank Morning Dive on the Kona Coast
- 6-hour Morning Dive at 2 Stunning Kohala Coast Dive Sites
- Afternoon Sail & Snorkel at Kealakekua Bay
- All About the View UTV Farm Tour near Waipiʻo Valley
- Aquatic Safari + Reef Snorkeling at a Marine Sanctuary
- Backcountry Kauaʻi Zipline Tour
- Big Island Grand Circle Island Tour
- Big Island Waterfalls Adventure
- Botanical World Adventures Zipline
- Captain Cook Sunset Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay
- Catamaran Waikiki Day Sail
- Catamaran Waikiki Sunset Sail
- Catamaran Whale Watch from the North Shore
- Deluxe Snorkel & Dolphin Watch
- Farm-to-Table Cooking Class + Lunch at Kulaniapia Farms
- Fast, Fun, and Family friendly Snorkeling Experience from Kona
- Feast & Fire Lūʻau at the Outrigger Kona Resort
- Hamakua Coast Horseback Riding Tour with Pizza Lunch
- Hawaiian Outrigger Canoe Cultural and Turtle Tour
- Hidden Crater Hike (Cloud Forests + Lava Tube)
- Hilo Chocolate & Tropical Waterfalls
- Hilo Helicopter Tours: Lava, Rainforests, and waterfalls!
- Historic Kona and Farm Tour
- Honokaʻa Chocolate Co. Cacao Farm Tour
- Horseback Ride + Waterfall Swim (Hilo side)
- Imu Mea ʻAi Food Tour: Build a Hawaiian Underground Oven Near Pahoa
- Jungle Zipline Maui: 5-Line Canopy Tour
- Jungle Zipline Maui: 8-Line Canopy Tour
- Kapalua Ziplines: 4-Line Dual Racing Course, West Maui
- Kapalua Ziplines: 6-Line Dual Racing Course, West Maui
- Kealakekua Bay Kayak and Snorkel at the Captain Cook Monument
- Kīpu Ranch Off-Road UTV Tour, Kauaʻi
- Kohala Canopy Zipline Adventure
- Kohala Waterfall Adventure
- Kohala Zip & Dip (zipline + waterfall swim)
- Kolekole Falls Waterfall Hike and Swim, Hamakua Coast
- Kolekole Waterfall Zipline: Seven Lines over a 250-foot Falls
- Kōloa Zipline on Kauaʻi: 8 Lines, Half-Mile Final Run
- Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkel on Navy Speed Boat
- Kona: Circle Island Experience
- Kona: Kohala Coast & Waterfalls
- Lahaina ATV Adventure: Puʻu Kukui Watershed Ride
- Lavaloha Tree-to-Chocolate Farm Tour
- Magical Waterfalls Private Helicopter Tour from Kona
- Marine Wildlife & Reef Snorkel Adventure
- Mauna Kea Luau: Oceanfront Setting on Kaunaʻoa Bay
- Mauna Kea Stargazing Experience with Free Milky Way Photos
- Mauna Kea Sunrise Experience (Hilo)
- Mauna Kea Sunrise Experience (Kona)
- Maunakea Summit, Sunset, and Stargazing Tour
- Midday Meander: Kealakekua Bay Kayak and Snorkel Tour with Kona Boys
- Molokini Snorkeling Tour & Catamaran Sail
- Morning Magic Kealakekua Bay Kayak & Snorkel Tour with Kona Boys
- Morning Sail and Snorkel to Kealakekua Bay and Red Hill
- Napali Adventure & Snorkel from Hanalei
- Niʻihau + Nāpali Coast 7 hour long Super Tour
- NorthShore Zipline Camp Maui Tour
- Off-Season Whale Watching Tour (April–November / Big Island)
- Ohana Ranch ATV Farm Tour
- Original Hawaiian Chocolate Factory Tour
- Outfitters Kauaʻi Ziplines at Kipu Ranch: All Four Tours Compared
- Paniolo Adventures Horseback Riding
- Photo Tour: Hawaiian Sunset and Astrophotography
- Photo Tour: Waterfalls, Waipiʻo Valley, and a Botanical Garden
- Polynesian Cultural ATV Tour at Aloha Adventure Farms
- Private 38ft Boat Snorkeling Charter / Cruise
- Private Big Island Helicopter Tour with Mauna Loa Helicopters
- Private Kona Sunset Helicopter Tour
- Private Kulaniapia Falls Day Pass
- Private Nāpali Cliff Top & Waimea Canyon Hike (for up to 4 people)
- Private Waterfall & River Swim on the Umauma River
- Rappel down the Triple-Tier Umauma Waterfall and swim the pools between
- Road to Hāna, Hawaiian Style
- Saltwater Sail With the Whales on Maui
- Sea Cave Snorkel Adventure on Navy Speed Boat
- Snorkel & Sail on a Catamaran (Sunrise or Midday)
- Sunset Horseback Ride on Oʻahu’s North Shore
- Sunset Luau at the Waikoloa Beach Marriott
- Sunset Manta Ray Night Snorkel at Keauhou Bay
- Sunset Sail and Manta Ray Snorkel from Kailua Pier
- Sunset Whale Watching Cruise off the Kohala Coast 🌅
- Sunshine Horseback Ride along the famous North Shore
- Super-Raft Speedboat Whale Watch
- Surf Lessons in Kona at Kahaluʻu Bay
- Toa Luau
- Torpedo Tours Manta Ray Night Snorkel and Dive
- Turtle Canyon Snorkel (Small-Group Tour with 100% Turtle Guarantee)
- Turtle Canyon Snorkel Excursion (large group, super affordable)
- Twilight Volcano and Stargazing Tour
- Umauma Deluxe ATV Waterfall and Swim Experience
- Umauma Falls 9-Line Waterfall Zipline Tour
- Umauma Falls 9-Line Zip & Dip Experience
- Vanilla Experience Luncheon & Farm Tour
- Volcano, Chocolate, & Waterfalls (in-depth volcano experience from Kona or Hilo)
- Voyagers of the Pacific Luau
- Waikiki Surf Lessons
- Waikiki Whale Watch with a Sailing Catamaran
- Waimea Valley Botanical Gardens + Waterfall Swim
- Waipiʻo on Horseback: Mountain-to-Ocean Ranch Ride on the Hāmākua Coast
Our Blog:
- Maui climate zones: all 7, and where to find each one
- Oʻahu for Beginners: Need-to-Know Tips for First-Time Visitors
- 15 Rainy day activities for the Big Island (and 2 to skip)
- Big Island for Beginners: Need-to-Know Tips for First-Time Visitors
- What is the best time to visit the Big Island?
- Secret Maui: 7 “Off the Beaten Path” Things that Locals Like To Do
- Secret Oʻahu: 7 “Off the beaten path” Things that locals like to Do
- Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano erupts for the third time this year
- Kauaʻi on a Budget (Cheap & Free Things to do on Kauaʻi)
- How to avoid the crowds in Hawaiʻi
- Big Island on a Budget (Cheap & Free Things to do on Hawaiʻi Island)
- Cheap & Free Things to do on Oʻahu
- Lāhainā Noon in Hawaiʻi: When and Where to see it (2026)
- 11 Hanalei Activities for your Bucketlist
- The 7 Best Black Sand Beaches in Hawaiʻi
- Maui on a Budget (Cheap & Free Things to do on Maui)
- When Is the Best Time to Visit Oʻahu?
- 13 of our Favorite Things to Do In and Around Kīhei (Maui)
- How to Choose the Best Tour in Hawaiʻi: 7 Checks (and One Coin Flip)
- 11 Common Tourist Mistakes in Hawaiʻi (and How to Avoid Them)
- The 10 Best Hawaiʻi Waterfalls to Swim in (all islands)
- What is the Best Time to Visit Kauaʻi?
- When Should You Visit Maui?
- 10 Things to Do in Līhuʻe, Kauaʻi
- Ecotourism in Hawaiʻi
- Mauna Loa Updates: Mauna Loa is no longer erupting
- 15 Best things to do in Lāhainā
- 6 Ways to Save Money when Planning a Trip to Hawaiʻi
- 13 Stunning Spots to see the Sunrise on Hawaiʻi (4 islands)
- How to visit Hawaiʻi like a local
- Where to find the best Lava tubes on Hawaiʻi
- A Beginners Guide to Snorkeling in Hawaiʻi (+12 easy snorkeling spots)
- 16 Great Places to See the Sun Set on Hawaiʻi (all islands)
- Stargazing in Hawaiʻi: The Best Spots on Four Islands
- The 9 Best Spots to Find Sea Turtles in Hawaiʻi (All Islands)
- 14 Short (Less than 2 hours) Things to Do on Maui
- 14 Bite-sized things to do for Kauai
- 14 Fun and Bite-Sized Things to Do on Oʻahu
- 16 (short) Things to Do for your Big Island Itinerary
- 20 Great Books about Hawaiʻi to Read Before your Trip
- Big Island or Kauaʻi: which island fits your trip?
- Maui or Kauaʻi, which is better?
- Oʻahu or Kauaʻi, which is better?
- Big Island or Maui, which is better?
- O‘ahu or Maui, which is better?
- O‘ahu or the Big Island, which is better?
- COVID-19 and your trip to Hawai‘i
- Haumea: Dwarf Planet and Hawaiian Goddess
- The 8 climate zones on the Big Island
- Hawaii’s State Anthem: Hawai’i Pono’i
- Hawaii Trivia Quiz (10 questions)
- Hawaii, the Earthquake State?
- 6 Whale Watching Tips for Hawaiʻi’s Humpback Season
- Whale Watching 101
- The Volcanic History of the Big Island
- Lunar Eclipse 101