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Hawaii, The Big Island

If this is your first time on the Big Island, we're sure you will fall in love with it just as we did. If you're returning, well, you already know what we're talking about. Below are some of our favorite places.

Anaeho'omalu Bay at Sunset

The sun sets over the beach and fish ponds at our favorite beach.

Hawaii Sunset

Resting Turtle

A sea turtle naps on the beach at Anaeho'omalu Bay.

Green Sea Turtle

Akaka Falls

Water plunges 420 feet into the pool below.

Akaka Falls, Hawaii

The Pools above Wai'ale Falls

A short hike through the forest reveals hidden treasures.

Waiale Falls, Hawaii

Kekaha Kai State Park

The 15 minute walk from the parking lot is well worth it.

Kekaha Kai, Hawaii

Sea Wall at Ahalanui

Volcanically heated fresh water mixes with salt water.

Ahalanui Heated Pool

Makole'a Black Sand Beach

One of the few black sand beaches near Kona.

Makolea Black Sand Beach

Makole'a Beach Pools

Behind the beach at Makole'a are a number of spring-fed pools.

Makolea Beach, Hawaii

Offerings to Pele at Kilauea

Kilauea is said to be the home of the Hawaiian goddess Pele.

Kilauea, Hawaii

More Offerings at Kilauea

Kilauea is said to be the home of the Hawaiian goddess Pele.

Offerings at Kilauea

Pololu Valley Overlook

First in a series of valleys carved by rainfall.

Pololu Valley Overlook

Hiking to Pololu Beach

The short hike to the beach is easy, coming back up is a workout.

Pololu Valley, The Big Island

Snorkeling at Kahalu'u Beach

The friendliest fish around, perhaps a bit too friendly.

Kahaluu Beach Snorkeling

A Banyan Tree in Hilo

The wisest of all the trees.

Banyan Tree, Hilo, Hawaii

Makalawena Beach

Very difficult to get to - very worth the effort.

Makalawena Beach

Lava Meets the Sea

The ocean begins to destroy the land as soon as it is created.

Lava and Sea

Green Sea Turtle

Swimming with the turtles at Kikaua beach.

Green Sea Turtle

Maui Seen from Mauna Kea

Maui is just 30 miles from the northern tip of the Big Island.

Mauna Kea, Hawaii

Friendy Geckos

Geckos are considered very good luck. These guys joined us for breakfast one day.

Friendly Geckos

Mmmn Coffee

Exploring the coffee growing region above Kona.

Kona Coffee

Lazy Turtle

This sea turtle looks particularly comfortable at Mauna Lani resort.

Mauna Lani

Snow in the Tropics?

Snow-capped Mauna Kea towers over ranch lands outside Waimea.

Mauna Kea

The Perfect Pool

Swimming at Kiholo bay seems like swimming in the sky.

Kiholo Bay

Rich Man's Beach House

Bali House, an ornate beach house located at Kiholo Bay.

Bali House

Map & Driving Times

Approximate Driving Times (in minutes) from Our Condo
Hawi
Waimea
Kona
Volcano
Pahoa
Hilo
Waipi'o
40
25
35
160
125
115
65

 

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