Big Island Hawaii Top 15 Things To Do
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- čas přidán 9. 07. 2024
- Big Island Hawaii Top 15 Things To Do
The Big Island is one of the most Unique of the Hawaiian Islands. This is my list of the top 15 things to do while visiting the Big Island Of Hawaii.
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Beaches- Big Island Travel Guide
Hapuna Beach - one of the most beautiful beaches on the big island. beautiful turqoise water with white sand. good for swimming and some snorkeling on northern end of beach.
Black Sand Beach - One of many black sand beaches in Hawaii. black sand beach with rows of coconut palms. You can see Green Sea Turtles basking in the sun here. No Big Island travel guide is complete without a stop at black sand beach.
Green Sand Beach - one of 4 green sand beaches in the world. this beach is a mission to get to. You will need 4x4 vehicle or some strong legs to hike . the sand is more of a olive color but its beautiful and worth the trip.
Magic Sands Beach- Great beach for boogie boarding or body surfing. Waves can get big check conditions before getting in. The sunsets here are amazing. make sure you stay for sunset.
Swimming With Dolphins at Kealakekua Bay
This is an amazing experience if you going to try to swim with dolphins I cant recommend BaySide Adventures enough for renting your kayaks. They are located right on the water you dont have to attach kayak to the roof of your car and drive down to the bay. the whole experience was amazing. This is at the top of the list of Big Island top things to do
Best Poke on Big Island
Da Poke Shack- This is my favorite poke on the kona side. the poke is fresh the side dishes are delicious. The portion size are good and the price is reasonable.
Umekes Fish Market Bar and Grill- Serves great poke bowls and other Hawaiian Favorites . The poke is delicious side dishes are good. this is also a great choice for poke
Suisan Fish Market- This is the best poke on the east side of hawaii. it is located in Hilo Hawaii . The Fish is Fresh lots of choices you cant go wrong here.
Pu'uhonua O Honaunau - known as the city of refuge. This is sacred land that was used for safety. The grounds are beautiful and great place to spend a few hours walking around the grounds.
pro tip - bring your snorkeling gear go to the city of refuge and walk over to 2 steps beach for some snorkeling.
Snorkeling -
The best snorkeling on big island in my opinion is at 2 steps beach. there is limited parking to get here early. If you looking for Things to do in kona hawaii this is one of the best.
Shave Ice - One of my favorite deserts. alway get lychee , coconut , and lilikoi with ice cream. My two favorite places for shave ice are Ululanis shave ice and Scandinavian Shave Ice. Kona Hawaii things to do has to include trying shave ice
Waterfalls In Hilo Hawaii
Rainbow Falls - This is an 80 ft waterfall in Hilo Hawaii . It is free to visit. make sure you get here early to avoid the crowds. Any list of the top things to do in hawaii has to include chasing waterfalls.
Peepee falls- just up the road from rainbow falls. This is also were the boiling pots are located.
Akaka Falls- this is a 442 foot waterfall just north of hilo. There is a fee to visit the waterfall.
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park - Must see places big island hawaii
This is a must see when visiting the big island. There is so much to see here and you can spend a whole day here or just a few hours. some of the highlights are crater rim drive, halemaumau crater , puu oo vent , chain of crater road, lava tubes.
Southern Most Point Ka Lae
when it comes to the best things to do on the big island I recommend driving down to the southern most point and catching a sunset. This is a great place for fishing or cliff jumping depending on water conditions.
Malasadas - best food on big island
These are Portuguese donuts and they are delicious. If you have never had one I recommend trying them from either manuela malasadas. or tex drive in .
Waipio Valley - most beautiful placed on the big island hawaii
The waipio vallley is just an amazing place. To get to the valley you will need 4x4 vehicle or really strong legs. The drive down has a huge grade make sure you are respectful to those that live there and are going to and coming home from work.
Kiholo Bay- located in north kona. In order to get to the bay you will need to hike. this is one of those hidden gems if youre looking for what to do big island kiholo bay is great place.
Manta Night Dive - this is an experience you will never forget.
Hilo Farmer Market- make sure you are here for big market days wed and sat. from great food to fresh fruit they have everything here.
Kaumana Caves - located in Hilo. Something different to do while in Hawaii.
#16 Kahena , clothing optional Beach,, recommend Sundays Picnic,,drum circle and dancing ,kind People !
Appreciate the beats among all the other things mate. Cheers. Thank you
Thanks 🙏
I lived on the big island for a year and you just showed me places I've never seen good for you I'll enjoyed your video
I live on BI good ideas here but be aware Jagar museum is closed due to eruption damage and a lot of the park is off limits and there’s no surface lava to be seen by the sea, only in the caldera go at night, better viewing and it’s free after dark
You are the best photographer I have seen on the BIG ISLAND GREAT JOB !!!!!!
Thank you very much appreciate that ..
Favorite thing to do: Hawaiian Tropical Botanical Gardens
Yup I love that place
I really like Hawaii, after a few trips I have been to all of the islands. My grandfather lived there once but I am still a howlee..... Locals are nice as long as they take your money after that you are out of luck............
Mahalo for sharing the island my Ohana lives.
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Excellent guide. I like the “local” feel of the places recommended and showing the Farmers Market. And finally a Big Island tour that mentions Tex Drive-in on the Hilo side! Out of all the reviews I’ve watched, this is the best. Great job. Tex Drive-in is the bomb. Excellent food. ❤❤❤
thanks for the comment.. tex drive drive in is❤🔥
Great video with amazing ideas--have already saved it for when we go in April 2023!
Thank you if you got any questions feel free to ask and hope you guys have a wonderful trip
I’m going April too!
Great video.❤👍 I've seen lots of big island vids but yours is really good - showed me places and things others haven't. Also, showed POV of Waipieo Valley and Beach which is nice to see bc it's closed to tourists now as of 2024 - too much traffic, damage, trash, etc.
We're planning our first trip and this was really helpful. Very informative, scenic / pretty, friendly and enjoyable video. 👍🤗
thank you so much for the comment. glad you enjoyed the video here is playlist of videos from big island to help you with your trip iczcams.com/video/2rl9KdAWFrA/video.html
We absolutely love the Wilson’s Shave Ice in Hilo when she’s able to get to her stand....(up the hill a couple hundred feet from Hilo farm market)
Never been to Wilsons ill have to check it out..
@@PackYourBags she’s our absolute fav. Puts the sweet red beans and heavy cream as optional toppings
Thank you for the great video gives me ideas and will visit most of your suggestions
You are welcome any questions let me know
DA POKE SHACK IS THE BEST POKE IN KONA 10/10 !!!!!
Yes sir
I love his video, so informative. I am going to plan my trip based on this video
🙏 glad I can help , if you have any questions let me know .
I’ve visited the big island 7 times to be with my kids. My favorite is eating malasadas with my grandkids.
U can never go wrong with malasadas .. what’s your favorite place to get them
Great video thanks!
Thanks . Appreciate the comment .
Nailed it! Spent a month there back in January. Big island has everything and the aloha is big! Favorite place on Earth!🌴🤙
Thanks for watching .. 💯 agree . One of my favorite places on earth as well
Wow. This is one of the best videos of the Big Island that I've seen. Great job, thank you. Hugs from Arizona
Thank you very much appreciate the comment.
Zip line in Hilo . Amazing !!!!
awesome video and Things to do! My wife and I were just given an opportunity to move to the Big Island for 5 months and we are flying out tomorrow morning :)
Thank you for the comment hope you guys enjoy your time here .
How was the experience? Good I hope.
amazing video thanks for sharing
good mix of sights and foodie spots. thanks
🤙 thanks for the comment
Great detail and description!!! This video was so helpful..
Thanks for watching appreciate the kind words ..
WE recently spent a week on the Big Island and a 2nd week on Kauia. All the Islands have their own uniqueness to them. I enjoy them all, but I have a special fondness for the island of Hawaii. If you haven't been, find a way to get yourself over there. I would also heed the thoughtful and great advice of Redeemed Doulos in Kona.
3 days are enough for big island 8th , 9th and 10th 11th flight morning to Honolulu
Great vid! Thanks! Working towards moving to Big island next year, this is helping me so much! Thanks
thanks for watching. appreciate your comment.
Cool vid
I loved your video. How can I visit this magical place?
Congratulations on the video.
Great video. Good information. Thank you!
thanks for watching.. appreciate the comment.
Wow amazing video!! Where do you guys bike to in Kalapana go to see the Lava!!
Nice editing keep up the good work!
Thanks appreciate the comment.
This is some inspiration! Wife and I booked a trip. This video definitely gonna help 🤙🏼
Glad to hear that thanks for the comment hope you guys enjoy your trip
This man is correct...if you go up to visit the volcanoes National park, take rain and wind parkas!
awesome video tho man
thanks appreciate it ..
I was in Kona 2 weeks ago & Loved it 🥰. I can’t wait to go back some day☺️
That’s awesome it’s a beautiful place what was your favorite thing about the island
@@PackYourBags I really enjoyed the calmness & the mountains 🏔.It was scary driving down the mountains at times but it was nice all in all getting away from NY.
Kona is a district approximately 60 miles long. Many visitors and newcomers confuse Kailua with Kona. Kona is bordered by the Kohala district to the north and the Ka'u district in the south. Also at the very northern end of Kona is Waikoloa and at the very southern end is Manuka (Manuka State Park, Manuka Forest). The Da Poke Shack is in Kailua. The City of Refuge or Pu'uhonua O Honaunau is in Honaunau (in Kona, not south of Kona). Waipio is pronounced why-pee-o. There is another Kailua on the island of O'ahu, hence most people refer to the Kailua in Kona as Kailua-Kona. With the current bombardment of tourists here, it's important to be respectful to the people, the culture, the language and the wildlife. Take your time, don't speed or tailgate, don't cut in line, let others go first. Aloha is not a word, it does not mean "hello" or "goodbye", it is a spiritual expression.
Sometimes you read the comments - sometimes you'd rather not.. I'm glad I read this one.. I'll be keeping it in my mind as I plan our trip to the Big Island. Thank you for the insight.
@@hugginmcgroyne8262 You're welcome! Or as they say here "Shoots Brah!". Humility or humbleness goes a long way here. If you're a coffee geek, Greenwell Farms does tours 7 days a week. If you go, go early as it almost always rains in the afternoon or be prepared. Nice people, nice little retail store with coffee sampling.
met some of the kindest people in the world on my trip to Hawaii. it was beautiful.
@@hugginmcgroyne8262 Love this!! With this attitude you'll make friends and find treasures.
I can verify Greenwell is a great visit. Coffee sampling was daring for me (blood pressure) but worth every jitter. Be sure to save this video, it's a wonderful guide! 🤙
@@redeemeddoulosinkona4772 👍✌
Great video thank you I am in Kona now I just wish if you created a map so I can see where I should go first, second, last and etc. because I don't know how to start.
Hope you are enjoying your time on the island I have a bunch of videos on things to do and places to eat one of my earlier videos has 7 day itinerary that might be helpful if you have any questions feel free to ask .
Love the editing and the camera work!! Your drone shots are amazing
Thank you so much appreciate the comment
@@PackYourBags be there next month with a drone, they pretty strict out there where to fly? And the drone shots are dope bro!
@@tekdoe3288 not any different then any where else can’t fly at national parks avoid large crowds regular common sense stuff .. I didn’t have any problems flying there any place that’s usually crowded woke up early and got the shots I needed … enjoy big island is amazing
So much to see and do. Have visited 2x.
Favorite thing?
Hiking in Volcanoes NP.
Eating? Oxtail soup @ Ken's in Hilo.
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Great video, one of the best video for big island thanks for the detail in description box too! How many days for doing all these 15 ?
Thanks for the comment. 10 days would be enough if you have 15 you can take your time and really explore there is so much to see and do. I have a whole playlist For Big Island if you interested.
@@PackYourBags yes interest where can we find it?
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Hi awesome video,quick question to ask please , the kayak to swim w dolphins , do I need to noon a tour or just renting a kayak on my own and head to the bay and swim ? How did u manage to leave the kayak on the water if you are swimming w dolphins under the water ? I'm just curious, please any feedback I would be very appreciated to hear back from you and thanks again
Book a tour through there website for date and time when you show up you sign waivers they give you the kayak at the bay and you paddle to where you can possibly see dolphins there is a rope that is attached to the kayak that you hold on to as you dive or swim around. You can also just leave the kayak for short period of time if there is no current in the water .
Hope that answers your question ..
Great video! Are you guys local? You fit right in..not to be prejudice or anything I’m hapa myself Filipina and italiana. Hawaii is like our home cause we fit right in and everyone treats us like locals 😉🤙🏽
No matter we’re you go if you show respect you get respect be kind to people respect the land and ocean and you should be ok .. Filipina and Italian is unique combination
No beach 69, what up with that? That beach and snorkeling location is primo / legendary
How do you get that close to the lava? Is it a special location or tour? I really want to do that!
There needs to be active lava none at the moment . No special tour you just hike into the lava there is also viewing area to watch it spill into the ocean
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Be aware of the locals offering a paid ride to Green Sand Beach Cove trips to the cove. Otherwise it’s a pretty good hike, about 45 minutes each way. Our dude charged $20 round trip via a OLD Dodge pickup.
My two best friends and I got ripped off by a cab driver in Honolulu in the 90s. WE ASKED HIM TO Take us to the mall close to the hotel (we had walked the day before and it was a long walk), he tool plus on a 20 minute ride to a run down strip mall by the airport,and said we owed him 30 bucks which was a lot of money for working class young people in 1995. The dude was hating us because we were guilty of being white visitors to Hawall. This dude looked like he was Japanese🙄. Anyway,he threatened to have his superior call the cops if we didn't pay up. Whose side do you think the cops would have been on? So we had to have this same piece of excrement drive us back to the one close to the hotel for another 20 bucks.
All these years later and it still makes me leery of locals if I ever go back, and knowing g how so many of them hate me just for being white churns my stomach. It's uncalled for,and unjustified. I loved the island, and felt a strong connection, but the possibility that more locals are like my cab driver makes me not want to commit to living their which is the desired effect I guess.
Who do you recommend for manta ray snorkeling?
You really cant go wrong any one of them .. some guarantee sighting or 2nd trip is free. we used big island divers hope that helps.
How long did you guys stay?
we go often I have friends and family here I would recommend at least 7 days if you can and i would stay 1 or 2 nights in Hilo. We normally stay at least a week hope that helps.
When did you see the live lava?
This was years ago currently lava is contained in the crater can’t hike to it
Was there any issue of vog?
No issue with vog
Was there twice loved it just beatiful beaches
There is currently no active lava flowing to see.
pronunciation bit off but I appreciate da effurt
Poke ShaQ!!! yeah, I know you like what I did Disel power!!
sue..eh...san. suisan
Akaka falls far out of Hilo, long walk. This guy is not telling you anything about how far you have to travel to see all these places, from Kona to South Point 66 miles.
They content is good but the voice narrator is so bland.
Nice video. Is Malasadas vegetarian? My wife is vegetarian and daughter is vegan
I can’t answer for sure but I would say no. I think eggs are used
green sand beach???????
Is june a good time to go?
june is fantastic time to go . Weather usually is in the 80's
@Pack Your Bags awesome thank you! How about fruits? Do they have any fruits that time?
@@op14435 best place to get fruits is at farmers market.. they have them throughout the island but best place is at hilo farmers market on wed and saturdays .
@@PackYourBags thank you!
@Pack Your Bags what hotel or airbnb would you reccommend?
2 steps, hard to get in, many rocks, be careful.
Yes this is true. It’s beautiful and fun but can be dangerous with all the rocks. Lots of sea urchins on the rocks
move too Jamaica 🇯🇲 please or go home
People are driving all over over the grass and destroying fragile landscape. Past tracks now cover pretty much all the way to the unique green sand beach..😢😢.😢😢😢
Great video but the music was terrible. lol, just awful music.
you can't get to green sands without 4 wheel drive or walk a long distance and leave your car for the rip off people.
Why is no commentary given regarding the dangers of the riptides? Shorebreaks? Due diligence!! Stay away from the turtles their protected… I dislike the way this is being shared.