Big Island Travel Guides
Expert travel advice to plan your trip to The Big Island.
All guides· 20 total
Big Island Helicopter Tours: Aerial Guide (2026)
See the Big Island from above: active volcanoes, hidden waterfalls, sea cliffs, and remote valleys only visible from the air. Here's how to choose the right flight.
Kona Coffee Farm Tours: A Tasting Guide (2026)
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.
Kohala Coast & Waikoloa: Resort Area Activity Guide
Staying at a Kohala coast resort? Here's everything worth doing, from world-class beaches to Pololu Valley, petroglyphs, and cowboy town Waimea.
Best Beaches on the Big Island of Hawaii (Complete Guide)
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.
Things to Do in Hilo, Hawaii: The Complete Guide (2026)
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.
Big Island Sunset Cruises & Boat Tours: Complete 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.
Kayaking on the Big Island of Hawaii: Complete Guide
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.
Big Island Waterfalls: Complete Guide to Hawaii's Best Falls
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.
Deep-Sea Fishing in Kona: The Sportfishing Capital Guide
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.
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