Going to Hawaii (the Big Island) in August. Know of any good spots or activities? How much does it cost?
2006-06-14 15:38:52 · 9 answers · asked by ♥ twobows ♥ 3 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Honolulu
I grew up on the Big Island. My opinions are as follows (in no particular order):
1. Visit the volcano
2. Check out Akaka Falls
3. Hike through some Lava tubes (there are some near Kona)
4. Snorkel at Magic Sands Beach (aka Black Sands Beach)
5. Nude Beach
6. Eat at Tom Bombadil's pizzeria
7. Check out the Waikoloa Hilton (used to be the Hyatt and had dolphins that you could swim with ... not sure if they still do that)
Hope this was helpful!
2006-06-14 21:37:23 · answer #1 · answered by Denger 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I know good spots...
Don't know where you plan to stay, but if you have a few bucks, the Mauna Lani Bay Resort is the best (5 Star). It has a great private beach, wonderful service and beautiful rooms.
Go to the north part of the island for more beaches with less people, more rural. You can hike and explore.
You can surf, boogie board, there are shops in the south and some good restaurants too. Make sure you see the volcano! They also have an observatory too.
2006-06-14 15:50:23 · answer #2 · answered by MadforMAC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
On the Big Island - Go to Volcano National Park - hike the Iki Crater trail, drive down the chain of craters road and watch lava enter the ocean. Go to Akaka falls and rainforest, go to the captain cook monument via sea kayak and snorkel there - buy a cheap disposable underwater to take pictures. check out a different beach each day - some are white, black or even green.
2006-06-16 12:15:50 · answer #3 · answered by Jer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
AH you must go and visit National Volcano Park
www.nps.gov/havo/home.htm
You also can go to the Maunaloa Macadamia Nut factory. Good to ask the people at the airport when you first land for the vistor guides. You also have to check out the cold water pond. Don't forget to check out Hamakua also.
But thats bout all I got for you.
http://www.gohawaii.com/ this website would help too..
Good luck and have fun.
2006-06-14 15:54:37 · answer #4 · answered by localgirl420 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Snorkeling! I'm not sure how much it costs but there are so many tropical fish there and it's soo fun and interesting! Good luck and have fun!
2006-06-14 15:41:53 · answer #5 · answered by Oneofthesedays 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honululo or maybe whats it called some kind of volcano
2006-06-14 15:41:25 · answer #6 · answered by unknown 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i was living in Oahu and i loved going to north shore...people there were layed back and straight locals....and i loved watching them surf..but if u wanted to hit up the more tourist side go to Waikiki (Honolulu)
2006-06-14 15:43:54 · answer #7 · answered by orange_crush_05 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try http://travel.yahoo.com/p-travelguide-191501918-island_of_hawaii_vacations-i;_ylt=AtvvNVqXTAar1Kk4vwXIEG78xmoA;_ylc=X3oDMTEwZDk0NDBhBF9TAzI3NjY2NzkEc2VjA2l5LXRfZGVzdARzbGsDYWxs
2006-06-14 16:05:02 · answer #8 · answered by anonymous 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
HELLO!!! its hawaii. wat isnt a nice place to be!
2006-06-14 16:01:16 · answer #9 · answered by Harley Quinn 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋