Hawaii’s Big Island Relaxation

Where else can you take a leisurely stroll on an active volcano? Whether it’s getting back to nature on a hike in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park or taking a dip at Hapuna Beach, Hawaii’s Big Island has its own unique activities and environments that will help you slow down and relax.

Spend the day window-shopping and sightseeing in Historic Kailua Village (Kailua-Kona), the coffee and art town of Holualoa or beautiful Hawi. Take a road trip along the Hamakua Heritage Corridor then wander the historic streets of Downtown Hilo. If you’re feeling particularly ambitious, set up a tee time at a spectacular golf course on the Kohala Coast then hit the spa in one of the island’s luxurious resorts. Wherever you go, you’ll notice the locals here are incredibly laid back. A few days on the Big Island and you’ll see why the feeling is contagious.

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  Beaches of Hawaii’s Big Island

  Hawaii’s Big Island features some of the most picturesque and varied beach landscapes in the islands.
  
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  Hiking on Hawaii’s Big Island

  Whether you’re looking for a challenging trail on fields of lava to short, Hawaii’s Big Island is heaven for hikers.
  
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  Kayaking on Hawaii’s Big Island

  The protected waters of the Kona, Kohala and Hilo coasts make Hawaii’s Big Island a perfect place to take a guided kayak or outrigger canoe tour.
  
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  Marine Life on Hawaii’s Big Island

  Explore the waters of Hawaii’s Big Island and you may see everything from manta rays and humpback whales to green sea turtles and dolphins.
  
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  Natural Wonders of Hawaii's Big Island

  From Kilauea Volcano to the peaks of Maunakea, Hawaii’s Big Island is home to a variety of incomparable natural wonders.
  
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  Paniolo (Hawaiian Cowboys) of Hawaii’s Big Island

  Hawaii’s Big Island has a rich paniolo, or Hawaiian cowboy, culture dating back to the early 1800’s.
  
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  Parks of Hawaii’s Big Island

  Hawaii’s Big island features four National Parks, including Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, as well as beautiful state and county parks.
  
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  Petroglyphs of Hawaii’s Big Island

  Hawaii’s Big Island has some of the most extensive sacred petroglyphs fields in Hawaii.
  
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  Resorts of Hawaii’s Big Island

  From the Kohala Coast to Keauhou, the resorts of Hawaii’s Big Island offer world-class amenities, amazing restaurants, spas and golf courses.
  
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  Sig Zane’s Favorite Places in Hilo

  Celebrated fashion designer Sig Zane shares his favorite spots in Downtown Hilo.
  
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  Stargazing on Hawaii’s Big Island

  Maunakea on Hawaii’s Big Island is home to one of the most renowned astronomical sites on the planet.
  
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  Volcano Eruption Update on Hawaii’s Big Island

  Recent updates on volcano activity in and around Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on Hawaii’s Big Island.
  
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  Waterfalls on Hawaii’s Big Island

  Some of the Big Islands most breathtaking and accessible waterfalls can be discovered along the Hilo and Hamakua Coast.