What Can I Do On The Big Island?
There are a multitude of excellent swimming beaches but a visit the black sand beaches of Kahena Beach and Punaluu Beach are a must, as is the green sand beach of Puu Mahana. Hapuna Beach is a favorite and falls into the category of the tourists classic version of what a Hawaiian beach should look like. Surfing enthusiasts will be drawn to the Hilo Surfboard Company to see their large selection of surfboards across the ages.
Hawaii. The Hawaiian Islands are located in the middle of the Pacific Ocean approximately 2,400 miles (4.000 km) southwest of California. You can go there only by airplane or boat. There are six major islands: Oahu, Maui, The Big Island of Hawaii, Kauai, Molokai and Lanai. Each island is unique and may feature live volcanoes, lava flows, tropical rain forests, beautiful beaches, sugar cane fields, pineapple plantations or historic sites. These tropical paradises attract about 7 million tourists each year, but most visitors only see one or two of the islands.