The Big Island Travel and Adventure Guide: The Ultimate Shortcut to Thrills, Beauty, Culture, and Authentic Experiences (Ocean Breeze Adventures: Hawaii)

Ready to experience Hawaiʻi’s wildest island, from volcanic landscapes and black-sand beaches to tropical coastlines, historic sites, and unforgettable ocean adventures? Big Island Travel and Adventure Guide takes you across Hawaiʻi Island to discover the places, experiences, and landscapes that make the Big Island unlike anywhere else in the Hawaiian Islands. Explore Hilo and the lush Hāmākua Coast. Venture through Puna and Kaʻū. Discover the beaches and cultural treasures of Kohala. Experience Kona, snorkel the clear waters of Kealakekua Bay, encounter manta rays, and journey into the island’s famous coffee country. Inside you'll discover: • Volcanoes, lava landscapes, waterfalls, beaches, and scenic drives • Hiking, snorkeling, kayaking, surfing, paddling, and other outdoor adventures • Hilo, Puna, Hāmākua, Kohala, Kona, Kaʻū, and destinations across the island • Black-sand and white-sand beaches, snorkeling spots, valleys, and coastal escapes • Hawaiian history, sacred places, cultural sites, and traditions • Kona and Pāhala coffee experiences, local food, farmers markets, and island flavors • Practical advice for accommodations, transportation, budgeting, packing, and getting around the Big Island • Lesser-known places and experiences for travelers ready to explore beyond the usual stops From the turquoise waters of the Kona Coast to the rugged valleys of Kohala, the Big Island rewards travelers who are willing to explore. The book covers everything from Hapuna Beach and Pololū Valley to Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau and ancient Hawaiian cultural sites. And when you think you've seen it all, The Big Island Re-Imagined takes you deeper, with lesser-known hikes, cultural experiences, local discoveries, and another side of Hawaiʻi Island that many visitors never experience. One island. Endless landscapes. A different adventure around every turn. Get Big Island Travel and Adventure Guide and start discovering Hawaiʻi Island beyond the postcard.