Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park

Shopping on Hawaii’s Big Island is a unique experience combining the island’s warm weather, diverse selection of products and friendly shop owners. Discover how local crafts are created and the history behind them while you browse open air markets and street front shops. From charming boutiques along Big Island’s scenic Kohala Coast to the upscale resort shops in the historic town of Kailua-Kona, Hawaii’s Big Island satisfies shoppers of all tastes and styles. Find authentic Hawaiian souvenirs in Big Island’s fine art galleries and lively markets or choose from a huge selection of Hawaiian attire for yourself, friends and family. Kohala Coast provides a ... Read Full Story

The big ocean liners put in 2-3 a time at Kailua-Kona. The shopping and restaurants there love the tourists. It is a deep and scenic harbor that was known for exporting cattle and sugar cane. The big ships head west in the evening before dark after picking up all the small lifeboats they carry on their sides. Read Full Story

This road was the short cut between Hilo and Kailua-Kona. Only locals knew of it and it was not signed.for tourist use. No gas, no accommodations it was for the islanders. Then one day the government tore it up and this vista is gone. It was a magical road, awe inspiring and seemed to call travellers at every turn there ws something new and beautiful running over the saddle between between Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea. Read Full Story

With some sunsets one sees all the hues of the rainbow. Yet sometimes for weeks there is little color. The surf, the sea, a glass of wine and the day is fine in Paradise. Read Full Story

Kailua-Kona On The Big Island Of Hawaii by Lena Hellsten The Big Island holds 11 different climate zones of the world, and if you're looking for a lot of sun and a gentle breeze, you'd probably spend most of your Hawaiian holiday on the west side of the island. The city on the west where most people end up is called Kailua-Kona. In the area around Kona you find a lot of white-sand beaches with calm, gentle waves. The city and its surroundings offers natural beauty that can bring you into a graceful state of calmness. The town is located at the bottom of ... Read Full Story