big island things to do

In order to educate the public about the remote portion of the Hawaiian Islands known as the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, the Mokuppapa Discovery Center was founded in 1983, and based in Hilo, Hawaii. The mission of the center is... Read more

Imagine a limousine in the sky with an expert chauffeur bringing you the finest views possible of the paradise you have traveled all this way to see. Truly a "bucket list" life-affirming opportunity, everything about a helicopter flight above... Read more

Each region of the island has a market during the week to allow the farmers of Big Island to share their labors directly with the residents and visitors alike. South Kona's Green Market is a great west Hawaii source for a great variety of... Read more

Meeting honeybees safely and up close is an extraordinary experience for just about anyone, but now on the Big Island of Hawaii you can have a free tour of the world of bees while on your vacation. The Big Island Bees Company is a family owned... Read more

This activity brings light to the nighttime ocean illuminating a world few ever see. As you float on the waters surface as a group, the undersea world yields mantas out of the shadows on the hunt for plankton gathered in the light shining down... Read more

When people imagine Hawaii, this is what they picture, says the master gardener giving me a ride to the Hawaiian Tropical Botanical Garden. Looking around as we descend toward the oceanfront through a tapestry of lush flowering foliage, it does... Read more

One of the supreme bonuses of the abundance of agricultural lands on Hawaii Island is the variety of locally grown fresh-harvested produce, flowers, and other natural products such as honey. The eastern region of the island has a large market... Read more

The rare opportunity to witness and explore the volcanic evolution of the Hawaiian Islands awaits the visitor willing to make the trek to Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. Within the park you will find the world's longest active and continuing... Read more

The coffee from Kona Hawaii has made a name for itself internationally based on its rich flavor and high concentration of caffeine in the bean. Amongst producers of Kona coffee a unique local brand stands above the rest literally. At 3,200 feet... Read more

Pu'uhonua o Honaunau is a Hawaiian heritage site of great significance, and has been preserved as a National Park since 1961. Interpretive exhibits and live cultural demonstrations, as well as replica huts, and a rebuilt Hawaiian temple make a... Read more