Have the best time on the Big Island!



We’d love to share our favorite locations on the island! It’s so hard to pick our Top 10, but here you are:
- Fun day at Waipio Valley
We usually stop at Grandmas Kitchen for Eggs Benedict and Stake salad before going for a long day at Waipio. (The road down to the beach closed)
- Makalawena Beach
We go there for a long day, we pack cold drinks, snacks, and towels. On weekdays the beach is usually less crowded and sometimes it feels like we are the only ones there. Truly a magical place!
- Night Manta Snorkelling
You need to try and feel this magic. You can also see Mantas at Mauna Kea Restaurant or Sheraton hotel but not 2 feet away!
- Driving to Hilo
We love Hamakua Coast and visit Botanical Garden, Akaka Falls and then go straight to Carlsmith Beach Park.
- Kona
When we go to Kona, we order sushi at You make the Roll, a great place to grab fresh sushi, but be prepared to wait at least 1-2 hours! It is very popular among locals! After we grab food we go watch sunset at Kona Inn Restaurant and go to this secret beach.
- Waimea Farmers Markets
You can find us at farmers markets in Waimea on Saturdays. There are 4 markets in this small town. We grab coffee at Waimea Coffee and go for breakfast!
- Hikes:
Best Hike – Pololu Valley, on the way we stop in Hawi Town for ice creams and Coffee.
- Best of the Best
Best Place for snorkeling, kayaking, surfing or have a yoga class…
- Foodies:
Taste some beer, coffee, malasadas, macadamia nuts, chocolate,…
- Photos:
Don’t forget to have a photo session for yourselves to remember your time in Hawaii!
Best Beaches:
Kona Area
Kukio Beach, Kikaua point park, Mahai’ula Bay
Kukio Beach (sandy beach+lava fields): Google Maps / Recent Gallery


Kikaua Point Park: Google Maps / Recent Gallery


Mahai’ula Bay (sandy beach +lava fields) & Makalawena: Google Maps / Recent Gallery


The End of the World Cliffs (only for adventurous!): Google Maps / Recent Gallery


Waikoloa Area
Hapuna, Mauna Kea, Beach 69, Kiholo bay, Puako Bay
Hapuna Beach: Google Maps / Recent Gallery (not available at the moment)


Mauna Kea Beach: Google Maps / Recent Gallery


Beach 69: Google Maps / Recent Gallery (not available at the moment)


Puako Bay/Hidden beaches: Google Maps


Kiholo Bay (black sand beach) (only for couple): Google Maps


Kohala Area
Pololū Valley, Waipio Valley
Pololū Valley (easy hike 15 mins down / 30 mins up): Google Maps / Recent Gallery (the permit is $110 + 4.712% HI GE TAX)


Waipio Valley (4×4 wheels drive): Google Maps / Recent Gallery (the road is closed at the moment)


Restaurants in Kona, Waikoloa and Kohala
Kona and Holualoa Area:
Papa Kona: $$ Brunch, Cocktails, and Good Coffee Google Maps
On the Rocks: $$ Happy Hour Google Maps
Waikoloa and Waimea Area:
Kuleana Rum Shack $$ Dinner
Red Water Cafe $$ Dinner
Hale I’a Da Fish House $: Best Poke Bowls, Google Maps
Merriman’s Big Island: $$$$ Special Dinner 🙂
Lava Lava Beach Club: Happy Hour and Sunset Google Maps
Favorite Attractions
Mauna Kea Sunset and Stargazing
Green Sand Beach + South Point
Hilo / Pahoa / Volcano
Botanical Garden or Onomea Bay
Falls: Akaka Falls, Rainbow Falls and Boiling Pots
….& more…
Hawaii Tshirts: Sig Zane Design
Best Weather App: Windy
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