Truly Something for Everyone

With snow-capped mountain peaks, black-sand beaches, and sparkling waterfalls, the Big Island of Hawaii is big on contrasts. It's the largest island in the chain (4,038 square-miles and growing) and the least populated (30 people per square-mile). It's also home to an impressive diversity of climate zones and natural environments. Black lava deserts stretch out from Kilauea Volcano to the sea. Lush, emerald-green flora covers the eastern Hamakua coast. During the winter months, the snow atop Mauna Kea attracts adventurous skiers and snowboarders from around the world.

The 14,000-ft summit of Mauna Kea is also home to the spectacular Mauna Kea Observatory. For more information about Mauna Kea and its observatory, click here and click here, respectively.

Variations in the landscape of the Big Island make for striking and, at times, unexpected views. In the middle of Kilauea's vast black lava fields, a tropical rainforest has sprung up. Like an island within an island, the lively rainforest is a bird-watcher's paradise. On the southern part of the island (Ka Lae), one discovers that a hike through dry, rocky terrain reveals a green-sand beach.

The Kohala coast awaits those in search of white sandy beaches and a profusion of sunshine. And inland from the Kohala coast, in upcountry Waimea, you'll find rolling green pastures where the paniolo (Hawaiian cowboy) roam. In 1847, the 150,000-acre Parker Ranch was founded on this grazing land, making it one of the country's oldest and largest cattle ranches. For more information about Parker Ranch, click here. 

For Beach Lovers

While a sandy beach is only a short walk from Hali'i Kai, you may choose to explore other beaches on the Big Island. Hapuna Beach, often voted the best beach in the U.S, offers easy access to the water, full facilities, crystal clear water and beautiful scenery. For more information, click here.

Curious about Volcanoes?

Volcanoes National Park is a popular destination for sightseers. The park is open 24 hours a day year-round, with the Kilauea Visitor Center and Jagger Museum open during typical business hours. For more information, click here.

Great Golf

The Kohala Coast of the Big Island is considered by many to be the golf capital of Hawaii. In the Waikoloa Resort surrounding Hali'i Kai are two magnificent courses, the Beach Course and the Kings' Course. Registered guests at Hali'i Kai are entitled to play these courses at great discounted rates. For more information about Waikoloa golf, click here. 
For more golf on the Big Island, click here.

In Summary

During your stay with us, you may choose to explore the Big Island or just stay and play at Hali'i Kai and the Waikoloa Resort. In case you choose to venture out, click here for your "quick guides" to all the Big Island has to offer.