Hawaii (The Big Island) Links Directory and Travel Resources

(The Big Island, Hawaii - HI, USA)

Hawaii's aptly named Big Island is actually almost twice as big as the state's other islands, when combined together. This therefore means that visitors will find a huge amount to occupy any vacation here. Interestingly, the coastline is continuing to expand, due to frequent volcanic activity.

There are beaches galore on Hawaii's Big Island, such as those found at Hookena, Kahaluu, Kahuwai Bay, Kua Bay, Makalawena and Waialea, amongst many, many others. Whale and dolphin cruises will likely be a highlight of any trip, while other distractions include the Akaka Falls State Park, the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, the observatories of Mauna Kea Mountain and the Panaewa Rainforest Reserve, as well as a number of museums, including both the Kona Historical Society and the Pacific Tsunami museums.

Travelers vacationing in Hawaii should take time to look at the following Big Island links.

Travel and Tourism

Hawaii's Official Tourism Site (Visitors Bureau) - 250 Keawe Street, Hilo.

East Hawaii Cultural Center - 141 Kalakaua Street, Hilo.

Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden - 27-717 Old Mamalahoa Highway, Papaikou.

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park - Ocean View.

Mauna Kea Observatories - Mauna Kea, Saddle Road.

Panaewa Rainforest Zoo and Gardens - 800 Stainback Highway.

Hulihee Palace - 75-5718 Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona.

Pacific Tsunami Museum - 130 Kamehameha Avenue, Hilo.

Lyman Museum - 276 Haili Street, Hilo.

Hawaii Big Island Hotels and Accommodation

King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel - 75-5660 Palani Road, Kailua-Kona.

Aloha Guest House Bed and Breakfast / Eco Retreat - 84-4780 Mamalohoa Highway, Old Tobacco Road, Captain Cook.

Sheraton Kona Bay Resort and Spa at Keauhou Bay - 78-128 Ehukai Street, Kailua-Kona.

Kona Tiki Hotel - 75-5968 Ali'i Drive, Kailua-Kona.

The Fairmont Orchid - 1 North Kaniku Drive, Kohala Coast.

Hilton Waikoloa Village - 69-425 Waikoloa Beach Drive, Waikoloa.

Four Seasons Resort Hualalai at Historic Ka'upulehu - 72-100 Ka'upulehu Drive, Kailua-Kona.

Sheraton Kona Resort and Spa at Keauhou Bay - 78-128 Ehukai Street, Kailua-Kona.

Dolphin Bay Hotel - 333 Iliahi Street, Hilo.

Manago Hotel - 82-6151 Mamalahoa Highway, Captain Cook, Mauna Loa.

Pineapple Park Hostel and Hotel - Kona (81-6363 Mamalahoa Highway, Kealakekua), Hilo (860 Piilani Street) and Volcano (11-3489 Pikake Street, Mountain View).

Hawaii Big Island Airports

Hilo International Airport - 1363 Mokuea Street / Hawaii Belt Road SR-11, Hilo.

Kona International Airport - 73-200 Kupipi Street / Queen Kaahumanu Highway SR-19, Kailua-Kona.

Waimea Kohala Airport - Waimea Kohala Airport Road / Mamalahoa Highway, Kamuela.

Car Hire, Taxi, Limo and Railway

Harper Car and Truck Rental - 456 Kalanianaole Street, Hilo.

Big Island RV and Passenger Van Rentals - 75-5785 Kuakini Highway, Kailua-Kona.

Resorts Limousines - 74-567 Honokohau Street, Kailua-Kona.

ABC Dakine Taxi Service and Private Tours - 74-5047 Kealakaa Street, Kailua-Kona.

Education

University of Hawaii Hilo - 200 West Kawili Street, Hilo.

University of the Nations (YWAM Kona) - 75-5851 Kuakini Highway, Kailua-Kona.

Hawaii Community College - 200 West Kawili Street, Hilo.