Heading to Big Island for the first time end of this month into next - will be staying in Waikoloa resort/condo-land area, north of Kona. Family trip sponsored by grandma, bringing all her kids and grandkids - we’ll be bringing an 8 and 2 y/o into the mix. Should be hectic!
So, what’s the collective recommended must-dos and spots to add to the list? I’m aware the Big Island is too big for us to be seeing everything (I think Hilo and volcano is out this trip, but who knows!). Surfing in immediate vicinity looks … limited? But I don’t really care if it’s 6foot pumping - any surf in Hawaii is fun, logs and bodysurfing included. Probably could travel down towards Kona for a session if the waves were worth it.
That night swim with manta rays sounds great, as does exploring the northern tip of the island for the Hawaiian heritage. Would think trip towards Waimea and out to north coast for the lush/cliff experience are good calls. Doubtful I’ll surf waipio but I’ve been lucky before.
whatcha think?
So, what’s the collective recommended must-dos and spots to add to the list? I’m aware the Big Island is too big for us to be seeing everything (I think Hilo and volcano is out this trip, but who knows!). Surfing in immediate vicinity looks … limited? But I don’t really care if it’s 6foot pumping - any surf in Hawaii is fun, logs and bodysurfing included. Probably could travel down towards Kona for a session if the waves were worth it.
That night swim with manta rays sounds great, as does exploring the northern tip of the island for the Hawaiian heritage. Would think trip towards Waimea and out to north coast for the lush/cliff experience are good calls. Doubtful I’ll surf waipio but I’ve been lucky before.
whatcha think?