Island Activities & Adventures

Pristine, sandy beach at Anaeho'omalu Bay

"A Bay," our resort's crescent-shaped beach, is a 5 minute drive away. You will find outrigger canoeing, kayaking, diving and surf lessons at Ocean Sports beach hut. Even novices swim, snorkel and boogie board in Kohala Coast's gentle waves. For an easy beach day grab a boogie board, snorkel gear, sun umbrella or sand toys from our villa, or just relax with a book and beach towel and leave your cares behind.

Snorkel in warm ocean waters

A vast array of friendly tropical fish and sea turtles greet you at many great snorkel spots all along the coast. Kona's Kahalu'u Beach Park offers spectacular snorkeling even for beginners with a lifeguard nearby while you play among the sea life. For a snorkeling lesson take a sailing catamaran to a black sand beach with Big Island Black Sand Snorkeling Excursion leaving from our A Bay.

Black, white, gold & green sand beaches

On Hawaii's diverse Big Island you will find pristine white, gold, green and black sand beaches. This stunning black sand beach, Punalu'u Beach, is at the island's Southern tip.

Hapuna Beach with its expansive fine, white sand was voted the The Best Beach in America by Conde Nast Traveler. It is one of the many beautiful, nearby beaches on the sunny Kohala Coast, known as the Big Island's platinum coast. See our favorite Big Island beaches.

Sail away on a tropical Hawaiian sea

Take a champagne sunset sail, jump aboard an Atlantis Submarine or cruise through warm waters on Waikoloa's glass bottom boat. December to April you can watch pods of majestic Humpback whales from Captain Zodiac's fast-moving raft. Borrow our villas' binoculars for a great view.

Unique luaus from graceful hula hands to Polynesian fire dancing

Rated by many as the island's best luau, Island Breeze Luau is held on Kona's beachfront grounds of an ancient king's former estate. Polynesia's history is brought to life through dances of war, a daring Samoan fire and knife dance and Hawaiian hula.

Gathering of the Kings Luau, the newest theatrical luau at Waikoloa Beach Resort, is a fusion of traditional Polynesian and modern dance, retelling legends of the Pacific islands' settlement through melodic lyrics, talking story, and enchanting dance.

Firenesia Luau features Polynesian fire dancing. From Kilauea Volcano and its fiery lava to weapons of war in New Zealand, Island Breeze entertainers share their home's beauty and secrets of "Ring of Fire" that link the islands. The exciting adventures, activities and luaus on this page may be booked on line at Hawaiian Activities and Adventures.

Explore quaint towns & coffee farms

Head north to Hawi, a small artists' community at the island's north tip near Polulu's black sand beach or follow the coast south to visit old sugar plantation towns with charming shops and tour Macadamia nut or coffee farms. At Greenwell Farms, Hawaii's largest Kona coffee farm dating to the 1800s, you can learn how coffee is grown and roasted, and then sample freshly brewed Kona coffee.

See Waipi'o Valley from horseback

Tour mystical Waipi'o Valley by horseback along jungle trails with lush flowers, towering palms, fresh water streams, taro fields and incredible 1000 foot waterfalls that ring Waipi'o Valley.

Visit Parker Cattle Ranch

At Parker Ranch, a 175,000 acre working ranch surrounding Waimea, you will find friendly panilolos (Hawaiian cowboys), horseback riding, wagon or ATV rides, tours, a museum & Parker Ranch Grill. For fantastic grilling steaks look for Ranchers Renaissance & Country Natural Beef at local markets.

Farmers' markets, Hulihee Palace Museum

Pick up island bananas, papayas, pineapple, guava, purple potatoes, inexpensive tropical flowers, and unique local souvenirs at many nearby farmers markets. Kona's Farmers Market is held on the corner of Ali'i Dr. and Hualalai Rd., 7 - 4, Wed. through Sun. At Kona's Hulihee Palace, a historical oceanfront museum you may catch a free concert or authentic Hawaiian dancing.

Ancient Place of Refuge South of Kona

Place of Refuge is an important historical site 46 miles down the coast at Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park. Here you encounter fierce tikis, early Hawaiian arts and may see craftsmen build canoes in the traditional way. This is a restored complex of temple buildings where Hawaiians who broke a kapu, ancient law, would seek forgiveness for their sins and refuge from certain death.

Painted Church & Captain Cook's Monument

Sightseeing includes Captain Cook's Monument in historic Kealakekua Bay, a beautiful area popular with dolphins, green sea turtles, tropical fish and snorkelers.

Overlooking Kealakekua Bay is St. Benedict's Painted Church, a little country gem with Sistine Chapel aspirations. From 1899 to 1904 Father John Berchmans Velghe, a self-taught artist, painted biblical scenes in loving detail. This was important in a time when many people did not read. Donations help maintain this historic landmark and active parish.

Rare Green Sand Beach at
South Point, Hawaii

Secluded Green Sand Beach lies at the Southern-most tip of Hawaii and the US. One of the most stunning beaches on the planet, it's worth a rough one hour hike after driving as near as possible in a car. The beach is accessed by climbing down a rope onto rugged lava rocks. Take lots of water and wear sturdy shoes for this adventurous trek.

Amazing Volcanoes National Park

Volcanoes are Hawaii's most dramatic attraction. Kilauea Volcano in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is the world's largest active volcano with lava oozing into the ocean, shown in this Hawaii Tourism Authority video. The glowing lava on the hills is viewed best at night from the end of Chain of Craters Road.

Hike over steaming lava craters and
explore underground lava tubes

At Volcanoes National Park you can hike through ancient rain forests, over a still steaming lava crater and into underground lava tube caves. Take jackets, hats, walking shoes and flashlights. The Visitor Center and Jagger Museum & Observatory offer documentary movies, interesting exhibits, books and maps.

Pana'ewa rain forest zoo in Hilo

Children will enjoy the Pana'ewa Rain Forest Zoo featuring a rare white tiger. One popular exhibit has a wire mesh people walkway going through it with lots of animals roaming around and overhead. The world's only zoo in a tropical rain forest, it is small with no admission fees.

Spectacular Hawaiian waterfalls

Akaka Falls is a stunning 420 foot waterfall, a hike through a tropical jungle less than a mile off road. Also near Hilo is easily accessible Rainbow Falls, most spectacular in early morning or late afternoon when rainbows gather about the cascade as it tumbles into its plunge pool.

Helicopter tours over hidden waterfalls and active Kilauea Volcano offer an amazing view of the island. They lift off from nearby Waikoloa Helipad.

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