The Big Island of Hawaii is the youngest of all of the major Hawaiian Islands. It's estimated age is 1,000,000 years old. Much of the island's topography is still in the form of Lava, dried, aged and solid. Depending on the age of the lava flow defines the condition of the dried lava. The northern …
2016 Demographics for THE ISLAND OF HAWAI‘I
2016 was a good year the Big Island of Hawai'i. Spending by visitors that came by plane to the island of Hawai‘i increased by 13.9 % to $2,090,000,000 in 2016. (Yup, that's a "B") People arriving onto the island in 2016 was up 2.3 % from last year to 1,549,943 visitors. People's daily budget …
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Makalawena Beach (Maks)
Makalawena Beach, or as I like to call it, Maks, is one of the most pristine white beaches on the Big Island! To get a chance to enjoy this beach is a once in a lifetime opportunity. It is not easy to get to, so there are very few tourists that will make the …
Beaches on The Big Island
We have created this page to help those that are not already aware of the Beaches located on the Big Island. This page will continue to be updated as we continue to post stories about new beaches that we visit. The Big Island is the youngest of all of the islands and sandy beaches are …
Magic Sands on Ali’i Drive
If you live in Kona you are already well aware of Magic Sands on Ali'i Drive. If you are coming to visit, I guarantee you will want to spend at least one day at Magics! This is the most popular sandy beach in Kona! Magic Sands, otherwise known as Disappearing Sands and "White Sands Beach" has …
69 Beach (WAIALEA BEACH)
Waialea Beach, or as the locals call it 69 Beach hasn't been as easily accessible as it has been in the last couple of years. It used to take a jacked up 4x4 to get back into the beach. There were no vehicle restrictions on the waterfront either and locals used to camp out and …
Thurston Lava Tube
The Thurston Lava Tube definitely qualifies for inclusion in our Featured Attractions here on the Big Island! It is located in the heart of the Hawai'i Volcano National Forest. The Thurston Lava Tube is a 600 foot naturally formed cave-like "Lava Tube" that has long been dry and has a walking trail through it with …
Hapuna Beach
https://videopress.com/v/Hy8zKVOu?autoPlay=1 Hapuna Beach is spectacular. This strikingly beautiful, perfect white sand beach is located on the gold coast of the Big Island of Hawai'i about two and a half miles south of Kawaihae. "Dr Beach" named it the Best Beach in America in 1993. On the northern end of the beach there …
Place of Refuge
This a great place to visit while you are on island. There is a flurry of information on the history of the Hawaiian people and the kapu system. There is a $5.00 parking fee and if your timing is right, you may get to join in on a guided tour from a Park Ranger. The …
