Are you considering driving to Volcanoes National Park to spend a day or two at the park? Whether you’ve been on the island for a few days or considering driving straight from Kona airport to Volcanoes (like me!), the drive…
Best Food on Big Island
One of the things I love to do when I travel is to find local food to eat and Hawaii is no exception. The island’s tropical climate is critical to the diverse agricultural conditions that are the backbone of Hawaii’s…
Day 7: Big Island Road Trip Itinerary (Beaches in Kohala)
On our last day on the Big Island, we visited beaches along the Kohala coast. We spent the day at Hāpuna Beach, Kaunaʻoa (Mauna Kea) Beach, and Beach 69. All 3 beaches are located close together: We first went to…
Day 6: Big Island Road Trip Itinerary (Waipi’o Valley and Pololū Valley)
We spent day 6 of our Big Island road trip driving north of Kailua Kona to visit Waipi’o Valley and Pololū Valley. Waipi’o Valley Waipi’o translates to “curved water” and earns its name from the Wailoa Stream that runs throughout…
Day 5: Big Island Road Trip Itinerary (Snorkeling in Kealakekua Bay)
Day 5 of our Big Island road trip was spent kayaking and snorkeling in Kealakekua Bay. This was one of the most memorable days of our trip and one I’ll always replay when I think about the Big Island. Kealakekua…
Day 4: Big Island Road Trip Itinerary (Beaches in Kona)
We spent day 4 of our Big Island road trip stopping by popular spots in Kona. We started the day with lunch at Da Poke Shack, visited a number of beaches in Kona, and ended our day with dinner at…