Aerial view of a winding road through lush Hawaiian mountains

Things To Do

Adventures & Tours on the Big Island

Our Island Favorites

One of our greatest joys is sharing the magic of the Big Island with our guests. These are a few of our family's favorite spots to explore, relax, and connect with the spirit of aloha. We hope you love them as much as we do.

Freshly roasted Kona coffee beans

Coffee Tours

  • Kona Coffee & Tea: A family-owned, single-estate farm in the heart of Kona offering tours from seed to cup. Book a tour
  • Greenwell Farms: One of Kona's oldest and most famous coffee farms.
  • Mountain Thunder: Experience a unique cloud forest coffee plantation.
Sunny day at a white sand beach in Hawaii

Beaches

  • Kealakekua Bay: A historic bay perfect for snorkeling and seeing dolphins.
  • Manini Beach Park: A small, secluded beach with calm waters.
  • Ho'okena Beach Park: A local favorite with beautiful gray sand.
A green sea turtle swimming underwater in clear blue water

Snorkeling

  • Captain Cook Monument: Some of the best snorkeling in Hawaii, accessible by boat or a challenging hike.
  • Two Step: Easy ocean access from lava rock, teeming with vibrant fish.
  • Kahalu'u Beach Park: A great spot for beginners and families to see sea turtles.
A hiker on a trail in a lush, green Hawaiian forest

Hikes

  • Captain Cook Monument Trail: A steep but rewarding hike down to the bay.
  • Pu'uhonua o Hōnaunau Park: Explore a historic place of refuge with beautiful coastal trails.
  • Makaula O‘oma Trail: Also known as the Cloud Forest, this lush, shaded hike in Kona’s uplands leads you through native Hawaiian forest.