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Hawaii's Big Island is known as "The Island of Adventure." With black sand beaches, volcanoes, towering mountains, and tropical rainforests, adventure is ubiquitous on the largest Island of Aloha. Browse the links below to see all that Hawaii's Big Island has to offer.

ACTIVITIES

No other island gives you a place to snorkel, horseback ride, and ski, all on the same visit. No other island lets you see a fiery volcano, a 420 foot waterfall, and a black sand beach. With rich cultural treasures and an elemental connection to nature, you'll see why no other island is like Hawaii's Big Island. 

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> Attractions
> Culture and arts
> Land adventures
> Water adventures
> Sky adventures
> Nightlife
> Luaus
> Plantations and Gardens
> Wellness and Rejuvenation

DINING

Bring a hearty appetite to Hawaii's Big Island. Creative chefs take full advantage of the island's cattle ranches, fresh fish, and local vegetables grown in rich volcanic soil. The choices are as vast as the landscape here, from trendy dining to laid-back local mainstays. No matter what you eat, a cup of Kona coffee is the perfect way to finish off a big, Big Island meal.

Browse restaurant listings:

> American
> Continental
> Euro-Asian
> Hawaiian
> Health food
> Italian
> Japanese
> Luaus
> Pacific Rim
> Seafood
> Steak

GOLF

With black lava rock and blue sea surrounding the greens, the rough on Hawaii's Big Island can be really rough. But the riveting scenery in each of the Island's 20 courses makes playing here a pleasure. Explore the courses of Hawaii's Big Island, many along the northwestern Gold Coast of Kohala.

Browse golf listings:

> Golf Courses and Resorts
> Products and Services

SHOPPING

From Hawaiian quilts and jewelry to handmade glass and rare koa wood bowls, you'll find plenty of unique, handcrafted keepsakes by local artisans on Hawaii's Big Island. And don't forget to bring home some Kona coffee, macadamia nuts, jams, and other local flavored confections.

Browse shopping listings:

> Duty Free
> Hawaiian Products
> Online Shopping
> Retail Stores, Shops and Boutiques
> Shopping Centers

WEDDINGS AND HONEYMOONS

Start your honeymoon as soon as your reception is over on Hawaii's Big Island. The beautiful beaches and pristine resorts of the Kohala and Kona Coasts offer picturesque and romantic settings for weddings, honeymoons, vow renewals, and anniversaries.

Browse wedding and honeymoon listings:

> Caterers, Facilities and Venues
> Video/ Photographers 
> Wedding Service Providers


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