Shannon’s guidebook to the Big Island of Hawaii
Sightseeing
Enjoy amazing pizza at the King's View Cafe and see the statue of King Kamehameha while enjoying the lush tropical forests of the north. Drive to the end of the road and enjoy Po'lolu lookout or browse the many boutique shops in Hawi or Kapa'au.
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Hawi
Enjoy amazing pizza at the King's View Cafe and see the statue of King Kamehameha while enjoying the lush tropical forests of the north. Drive to the end of the road and enjoy Po'lolu lookout or browse the many boutique shops in Hawi or Kapa'au.
Beautiful views of the ocean are enjoyed while you take a self guided walking tour of an ancient Hawaiian village! North of Kawaihae harbour, this is an outdoor historical site that recreates the Hawaii of long ago.
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Lapakahi State Historical Park
Hawaii 270Beautiful views of the ocean are enjoyed while you take a self guided walking tour of an ancient Hawaiian village! North of Kawaihae harbour, this is an outdoor historical site that recreates the Hawaii of long ago.
Awe inspiring Hawaiian heiau with views to the shark heiau, this outdoor and open air historical exhibit has impressive views and detailed history of the island and it's inhabitants.
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Pu'ukohola Heiau National Historic Site
62-3601 Kawaihae RdAwe inspiring Hawaiian heiau with views to the shark heiau, this outdoor and open air historical exhibit has impressive views and detailed history of the island and it's inhabitants.
Head down to the world famous Mauna Kea Beach for sunbathing, snorkelling, SUP, kayaking, volleyball and sandcastle building!
Mauna Kea Beach Drive
Mauna Kea Beach DriveHead down to the world famous Mauna Kea Beach for sunbathing, snorkelling, SUP, kayaking, volleyball and sandcastle building!
Book an unforgettable snorkel trip, whale watch or sunset sail with Mauna Lani Sea Adventures! You will not be disappointed!
Mauna Lani Sea Adventures
68-1292 S Kaniku DrBook an unforgettable snorkel trip, whale watch or sunset sail with Mauna Lani Sea Adventures! You will not be disappointed!
Drive up to the summit of Mauna Kea to watch an incredible sunset - dress warm because it does get cold! Stay after dark to stargaze. Book a guided tour or drive up yourself to the Mauna Kea Visitor Information Station situated just below the Observatory.
Mauna Kea Summit Road
Mauna Kea Summit RoadDrive up to the summit of Mauna Kea to watch an incredible sunset - dress warm because it does get cold! Stay after dark to stargaze. Book a guided tour or drive up yourself to the Mauna Kea Visitor Information Station situated just below the Observatory.
Enjoy the incredible landscaping and art of the world reknowned Mauna Kea Beach Hotel. Weekly tours are offered showcasing the extensive art collection. Wander down to the Manta Ray lookout above the beach after sunset and you will not be disappointed! Walk the beach in the early morning or watch the sunset at night with a drink from the Hau Tree Bar! Golf, tennis and bocce ball are all on site for your enjoyment.
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Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, Autograph Collection
62-100 Mauna Kea Beach DrEnjoy the incredible landscaping and art of the world reknowned Mauna Kea Beach Hotel. Weekly tours are offered showcasing the extensive art collection. Wander down to the Manta Ray lookout above the beach after sunset and you will not be disappointed! Walk the beach in the early morning or watch the sunset at night with a drink from the Hau Tree Bar! Golf, tennis and bocce ball are all on site for your enjoyment.
Amazing experience with an experienced crew and multiple safety measures, the Kohala Zipline will be a fun and memorable trip through the canopy of the Big Island!
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Kohala Zipline
55-515 Hawi RdAmazing experience with an experienced crew and multiple safety measures, the Kohala Zipline will be a fun and memorable trip through the canopy of the Big Island!
Amazing views from the top and beautiful rugged beach at the bottom - be prepared for a steep walk up, but it's well worth it!
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Pololu Valley
Amazing views from the top and beautiful rugged beach at the bottom - be prepared for a steep walk up, but it's well worth it!
Where else can you go to a Volcano National Park? Well worth the drive down to the southern tip of the Big Island where you can drive around the top of the volcano and learn about Hawaii's geographical history.
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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Where else can you go to a Volcano National Park? Well worth the drive down to the southern tip of the Big Island where you can drive around the top of the volcano and learn about Hawaii's geographical history.
Beautiful and powerful national park south of Kona, the Pu'uhonua O Honaunau (Place of Refuge) showcases Hawaii's history and culture with incredible outdoor exhibits and hands on learning.
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Puʻuhonua O Hōnaunau National Historical Park
State Highway 160Beautiful and powerful national park south of Kona, the Pu'uhonua O Honaunau (Place of Refuge) showcases Hawaii's history and culture with incredible outdoor exhibits and hands on learning.
Take a trip to the lush rainy side of the Big Island where you'll drive through many of the 11 climate zones on Earth. The Akaka Falls park is breathtaking and you can learn about a fish that walks up water.
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‘Akaka Falls
Take a trip to the lush rainy side of the Big Island where you'll drive through many of the 11 climate zones on Earth. The Akaka Falls park is breathtaking and you can learn about a fish that walks up water.
If you're looking for an intimate or private group getaway on the ocean, Big Island Shaka will not disappoint. Ask for snorkelling, whale watching, sightseeing on the Kohala coast shoreline - whatever your fancy. Having out on the mesh of the catamaran and watching the dolphins swim under you is nothing but the best!
Big Island Shaka
61-3638 Kawaihae RdIf you're looking for an intimate or private group getaway on the ocean, Big Island Shaka will not disappoint. Ask for snorkelling, whale watching, sightseeing on the Kohala coast shoreline - whatever your fancy. Having out on the mesh of the catamaran and watching the dolphins swim under you is nothing but the best!
On the opposite side of Pololu lookout is Waipio Valley - another breathtaking view of the wild and rugged side of the Big Island of Hawaii. Plan a day trip to discover the lush tropical uplands of Hawaii.
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Waipio Valley
On the opposite side of Pololu lookout is Waipio Valley - another breathtaking view of the wild and rugged side of the Big Island of Hawaii. Plan a day trip to discover the lush tropical uplands of Hawaii.
If you're into helicopters then Blue Hawaii is your first class ride to see all that the Big Island has to offer. Multiple trip options that include Volcano National Park and Waipio Valley lookout. Stunning scenery and a memorable experience, tours depart from either Waikoloa Village Road or Hilo.
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Blue Hawaiian Helicopters
68-690 Waikoloa RdIf you're into helicopters then Blue Hawaii is your first class ride to see all that the Big Island has to offer. Multiple trip options that include Volcano National Park and Waipio Valley lookout. Stunning scenery and a memorable experience, tours depart from either Waikoloa Village Road or Hilo.
Stunning scenery and lush Big Island flora will take your breath away! A delightful walking path takes you through a tropical rain forest and shows stunning views of the Pacific Ocean. Well worth the drive over to the Hilo side, you can tack on Hilo and Akaka Falls while you're over there! Take Highway 200 across the top of the island, passing the Mauna Kea Summit Road - super cool vegetation and you're almost guaranteed to drive through clouds!
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Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden
27-717 Mamalahoa HwyStunning scenery and lush Big Island flora will take your breath away! A delightful walking path takes you through a tropical rain forest and shows stunning views of the Pacific Ocean. Well worth the drive over to the Hilo side, you can tack on Hilo and Akaka Falls while you're over there! Take Highway 200 across the top of the island, passing the Mauna Kea Summit Road - super cool vegetation and you're almost guaranteed to drive through clouds!
Local chocolate farm and botanical garden created from an abandoned sugar cane mill. Beautiful, local and delicious. A must stop on your verdant Big Island your!
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Hamakua Chocolate Farm
27-2313 Hawaiʻi Belt RdLocal chocolate farm and botanical garden created from an abandoned sugar cane mill. Beautiful, local and delicious. A must stop on your verdant Big Island your!
The Mauna Kea Luau
62-100 Mauna Kea Beach DrAmazing location on the shores of Mauna Kea Beach.
Food scene
Located in the Mauna Lani Resort, the Shops at Mauna Lani feature the Foodland Farms grocery store and numerous boutique shops and eateries. Tommy Bahamas and Ruth's Chris are favourites of locals and visitors alike.
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The Shops At Mauna Lani
68-1330 Mauna Lani DrLocated in the Mauna Lani Resort, the Shops at Mauna Lani feature the Foodland Farms grocery store and numerous boutique shops and eateries. Tommy Bahamas and Ruth's Chris are favourites of locals and visitors alike.
Stop by to see the macadamia nut factor in action and try some amazing products from this local company! Lots to purchase for gifts or your own enjoyment on island.
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Hamakua Macadamia Nut Co Inc
61-3251 Maluokalani StStop by to see the macadamia nut factor in action and try some amazing products from this local company! Lots to purchase for gifts or your own enjoyment on island.
One of the best views at Mauna Kea is from the Manta restaurant. Enjoy a sumptuous dinner and watch the sunset or book an incredible Sunday brunch experience!
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Manta
62-100 Mauna Kea Beach DriveOne of the best views at Mauna Kea is from the Manta restaurant. Enjoy a sumptuous dinner and watch the sunset or book an incredible Sunday brunch experience!
Hau Tree
62-100 Mauna Kea Beach DrBeachside dining at Mauna Kea Beach - there's nothing better!
5 star dining on the Big Island, well worth the drive up to Kamuela/Waimea!
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Merriman's Big Island
65-1227 Opelo Rd5 star dining on the Big Island, well worth the drive up to Kamuela/Waimea!
Perfect farmer's market with great food and local offerings. Drive up to Kamuela/Waimea and enjoy the views from the top of the Kohala Mountains!
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Waimea Town Market at Parker School
65-1224 Lindsey RdPerfect farmer's market with great food and local offerings. Drive up to Kamuela/Waimea and enjoy the views from the top of the Kohala Mountains!
Amazing shave ice from this travelling food truck! Check their website for locations - they usually show up once weekly at the King's Shops at Waikoloa.
Original Big Island Shave Ice Truck
2010 Kilauea AveAmazing shave ice from this travelling food truck! Check their website for locations - they usually show up once weekly at the King's Shops at Waikoloa.
Amazing fresh caught fish and chips tucked away at the back of the King's Shops at Waikoloa - this is one meal that you don't want to me. Climb the tower for views of the ocean and Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa on a clear day while you wait for your catch to be prepared.
Island Fish & Chips
69-250 Waikōloa Beach DrAmazing fresh caught fish and chips tucked away at the back of the King's Shops at Waikoloa - this is one meal that you don't want to me. Climb the tower for views of the ocean and Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa on a clear day while you wait for your catch to be prepared.
Perfect views and delicious eats at the Copper Bar are yours to enjoy - just pop down to the Mauna Kea Beach Resort. Great for early AM food as well as late night cocktails.
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Copper Bar
62-100 Mauna Kea Beach DrPerfect views and delicious eats at the Copper Bar are yours to enjoy - just pop down to the Mauna Kea Beach Resort. Great for early AM food as well as late night cocktails.
Roy's Hawaiian fusion cuisine is famous - come and enjoy where it all started in Hawaii. Family friendly.
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Roy's Waikoloa Bar & Grill
69-250 Waikōloa Beach DrRoy's Hawaiian fusion cuisine is famous - come and enjoy where it all started in Hawaii. Family friendly.
Knead & Bake
68-1330 Mauna Lani DriveNew pizza place at The Shops at Mauna Lani that's popular with the kama' aina!
Shopping
Lots to do and see here, including a luxury cinema, the King's Shops has something for everyone, including Quicksilver, Starbucks and Foodland Farms.
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Queens' Market Place
69-201 Waikōloa Beach DrLots to do and see here, including a luxury cinema, the King's Shops has something for everyone, including Quicksilver, Starbucks and Foodland Farms.
Beach Activities
Head down to the beach and partake of all the activities the ocean has to offer - conveniently offered by the Beach Club. Also includes yoga and late night manta ray viewing.
Mauna Kea Beach Club
62-100 Mauna Kea Beach DrHead down to the beach and partake of all the activities the ocean has to offer - conveniently offered by the Beach Club. Also includes yoga and late night manta ray viewing.
Sports & Recreation
World class tennis along the Pacific Ocean is yours to enjoy! Discounted rates with the Club at Mauna Kea program! Racquest and tennis balls at the property for your use.
Seaside Tennis Club
62-100 Mauna Kea Beach DrWorld class tennis along the Pacific Ocean is yours to enjoy! Discounted rates with the Club at Mauna Kea program! Racquest and tennis balls at the property for your use.
Award winning Robert Trent Jones Sr designed golf course, our property is along the 5th & 6th holes, but you can join the play with reduced rates for Club at Mauna Kea members! Stunning view and immaculate fairways and greens will make this a memorable experience for novices and pros alike.
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Mauna Kea Golf Course
62-100 Mauna Kea Beach DrAward winning Robert Trent Jones Sr designed golf course, our property is along the 5th & 6th holes, but you can join the play with reduced rates for Club at Mauna Kea members! Stunning view and immaculate fairways and greens will make this a memorable experience for novices and pros alike.
If you're into kayaking, consider a trip down the infamous Kohala Ditch!
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Flumin’ Kohala
55-517 Hawi RdIf you're into kayaking, consider a trip down the infamous Kohala Ditch!
Horseback riding with a view! See upper Kohala and learn about the paniolo - Hawaiian cowboys
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Paniolo Adventures
Horseback riding with a view! See upper Kohala and learn about the paniolo - Hawaiian cowboys