Big Island travel guides

The Kona coffee belt produces some of the world's finest beans. Visit the farms, taste the coffee, and learn why volcanic soil makes all the difference.

Staying at a Kohala coast resort? Here's everything worth doing, from world-class beaches to Pololu Valley, petroglyphs, and cowboy town Waimea.

White sand, black sand, green sand. The Big Island has beaches unlike anywhere else. Here are the 12 best, with tips on parking, crowds, and what each one's good for.

Hilo is the Big Island's rainy, wild, beautiful other half. Waterfalls, farmers markets, tropical gardens, and the gateway to the volcano. Here's your guide.

Kona's west-facing coast serves up some of the best sunsets on Earth. Here's how to watch them from the water, from catamarans to dinner cruises.

From the famous Kealakekua Bay paddle to hidden Kohala coast coves, the Big Island offers kayaking for every skill level. Here's where to go and what to know.

The Big Island's windward side is waterfall country, full of towering cascades hidden in jungle valleys. Here's how to see the best ones, from roadside stops to guided hikes.

Kona is the billfish capital of the Pacific. Whether you're chasing marlin, mahi-mahi, or yellowfin tuna, here's everything you need to know about fishing the Big Island.

Humpback whales visit the Big Island from December through March. Here's when to go, what you'll see, and the best ways to watch, from boats and from shore.