Kailua-Kona Tip
by smoox
Landing on Kailua-Kona airport, you´ll at once notice the surrounding BLACK. This lava is not very old and covers much of the northwestern coastal plain. The Ironman athletes have to run and cycle along this road in late summer, when temperatures may still hit the thirties - and there´s black lava, reflecting the heat. A lovely sight along the Queen Kaahumanu Road are the many 'graffitis' made from white corals, and also every now and then there are oases with palm trees, bringing some lively green to the barren black landscape.
When the wind picks up
by annk
Anaehoomalu Bay is great for windsurfing, especially in the afternoon when the wind picks up. This beach is very casual & many try the water sports available even if it's the first time. There is no pressure here to 'look good'. Anaehoomalu Bay is the only spot on the island where you can learn to windsurf.
I realize this tip should be under the Sports category but this was created before the category existed.
Many places in Hawaii are...
by mysie
Many places in Hawaii are Sacred, so they should be viewed with quiet respect. If you stumble upon petroglyphs, idols, ancient buildings or caves, you should be alright taking a photo or two. Just don't disturb anything, or take anything, including flowers or other vegetation. Other places are kapu (taboo), and should not be disturbed or visited at all, but these are usually caves or hard to find. Check with the locals if you're unsure.
Packing List
by enigma58
The fishing boats come at night and still those turtles to make soup....they are protected but those that protec them in the day kill them at night....we still have few so if you hurry you may be able to swim with them....
Take a Drive up the Mountain!
by klarson
Want to know how to get up near the top of Hualalai (the volcano mountain above Kona)? Take Palani Road out of town (east). It winds a bit, and then straightens out. About a mile after the road gets straight (and speed limit goes up to 45 mph), look for a road on the right called Koloko Road. Go up this road several miles. It does a number of switch backs and takes you up pretty high. Eventually, you get to a dead end at a ranch. You can go a bit higher by turning around, drive a quarter mile, and taking the first right. At the end of this road, you can park.
There are beautiful fern forrests and pheasants up there. Also a grand view below of the ocean if its not cloudy and foggy.
Sign in with Facebook
Lighthouse in the harbor
Various Hawaii
Various Hawaii
Parasailing
