The Big Island - Hawaii...
Twice as large as all of the other major Hawaiian Islands combined, the
Big
Island is also the youngest of the Hawaiian Islands and is still growing. It
also boasts 11 of our planet's 13 climate zones, making it one of the most
diverse locations in the world.
While The Big Island boasts almost everything for the traveler: from
horseback riding to macadamia nuts to orchids to golf to snorkeling to snow
skiing (really!) to rain forest to black sand beaches. Two things, however,
dominate the Big Island: its two volcanoes and the Kona area's famous
coffee. The youngest island in the Hawaiian chain, Hawaii, is getting bigger by the
day as Kilauea spews forth lava almost continually, creating brand new rock
on the southern edge of the Big Island's seashore.
The Big Island in Pictures.....
(Click on a picture to enlarge)
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Some of the Beaches of The Big Island...
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ANAEHOOMALU BAY A long crescent of white sand - fronting the Hilton Royal Waikoloa Hotel. A popular West Hawaii spot for windsurfing - location of many archaeological sites including two fishponds and a large petroglyph field. |
KAPOHO BAY The shoreline of Kapoho Bay consists of a series of interconnecting tide pools - many of which are large and deep enough to accommodate swimmers and snorkelers. |
HONOKOHAU BEACH A long, curving stretch of white sand extending the full length of Honokohau Bay. Adequate swimming and good snorkeling. Over 200 pre-contact archaeological sites nearby, including Kaloko fishpond and a holua. |
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| HONOLII BEACH The primo surfing and boogie boarding spot on this side of the island. The surfing breaks provide some of the most consistently rideable waves. Not recommended for recreational swimming. Lifeguard services. |
KAHALUU BEACH The largest white sand beach between Kailua and Keauhou. One of the most popular swimming and best snorkeling sites in the Kona district. Home to sea turtles and dolphins. |
MAUNA KEA BEACH One of the Big Island's most beautiful beaches - a long crescent of white sand at the head of Kaunaoa Bay - the site of the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel. Excellent swimming and snorkeling. |
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KEALAKEKUA BAY STATE
UNDERWATER PARK A 315 acre bay that provides opportunities for snorkelers and scuba divers to observe the marine life in this relatively pristine underwater habitat. Rich in coral and fish display. Fishing restrictions. Home to many Spinner dolphins. |
MAHANA (GREEN SAND) BEACH Secluded beach near South Point, the most famous of the olivine (green crystal) beaches of the Kau district. Frequented during calm periods by swimmers, bodysurfers, divers, and nudists. |
PUNALUU BEACH PARK One of the most famous black sand beaches on the island of Hawaii - situated at the head of a small bay formed by two rocky points. Punaluu means "diving spring" - a source of fresh water bubbles up from the ocean bottom. Home to many Green Sea turtles. |
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| WAIALEA (BEACH 69) One of the Big Island's most beautiful white sand beaches - gently sloping into deeper waters offshore. Excellent swimming, snorkeling, and scuba diving. Very popular with windsurfers and sailors. |
WAIPIO BEACH The historical Waipio Valley is one of the most famous and beloved places in the Hawaiian Islands. A black sand beach lines almost the entire extent of the valley mouth - with waves often good enough for surfing. |
WHITE SANDS BEACH PARK The most popular bodysurfing and body boarding beach in North Kona. Site of the Annual Magic Sands Bodysurfing Championship. Good snorkeling when sea is calm. |
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