Hawaii The Big Island Revealed: The Ultimate Guidebook

by Andrew Doughty, Leona Boyd (Photographer)

Overview

The finest guidebook ever written for the Big Island. Now you can plan your best vacation—ever. This all new 11th edition is a candid, humorous guide to everything there is to see and do on the Big Island. Best-selling author and longtime Hawai'i resident, Andrew Doughty, unlocks the secrets of an island so vast and diverse that many visitors never realize all that it has to offer. Explore with him as he reveals breathtaking trails, secluded beaches, pristine reefs, delicious places to dine, relaxing resorts, Kilauea Volcano and so much more. Every restaurant, activity provider, business and resort is reviewed personally and anonymously. This book and a rental car are all you need to discover what makes the Big Island so exciting.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781949678147
Publisher:	Wizard Publications, Inc.
Publication date:	09/30/2022
Edition description:	All new 11th edition.
Pages:	300
Sales rank:	26,151
Product dimensions:	5.40(w) x 8.20(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Andrew Doughty has been exploring and writing about the Hawaiian Islands for many years and is the best-selling guidebook writer in the United States, with millions of books in print. Andrew reviews every business anonymously and has hiked and GPSed every trail, secluded beach and special place described in his books. When he's not on the ground, you'll find him in the air in his airplane designed specifically for aerial photography.

Table of Contents

ABOUT THIS BOOK



INTRODUCTION

How It Began

The First Settlers

Outside World Discovers Hawai'i

Kamehameha the Great

Modern Hawai'i



THE BASICS

Getting Here

What to Bring

Getting Around

Getting Married on the Big Island

Weather

Planning Your Trip

Where Should I Stay?

Geography

So is Hawai'i an Island or a State?

Hazards

Traveling With Children (Keiki)

The People

Some Terms

Hawaiian Time

Shaka

The Hawaiian Language

The Hula

A Note About Access

A Note on Personal Responsibility

Miscellaneous Information

Farmers Markets

Smartphone Apps



KOHALA SIGHTS

Up Highway 190 From Kailua-Kona

Kohala Mountain Road

North Shore of Kohala

Pololu Valley

Mo'okini Heiau

Lapakahi State Historical Park

Kawaihae

Kohala Resort Area

Kohala Lava Desert Area

Kohala Best Bets



KAILUA-KONA SIGHTS

Around Downtown Kailua-Kona

Elsewhere Along Alii Drive

Up Mauka of Kailua-Kona

South of Kailua-Kona

Kealakekua Bay

Pu'uhonua o Honaunau (Place of Refuge)

Kailua-Kona Best Bets



SOUTH ISLAND SIGHTS

South Point

South Kona

Past South Point



VOLCANO SIGHTS

Will I Get to See Lava Flowing?

The Scene

A Few Basics

Hiking in The Park

Around Kilauea Crater

Down Chain of Craters Road

Outside The Park Entrance

The Town of Volcano



HILO & PUNA SIGHTS

Around Hilo Town

Heading South On Highway 11

Exploring Puna

Hilo & Puna Best Bets



HAMAKUA & WAIMEA SIGHTS

Leaving Hilo Behind

Honoka'a

Waipi'o Valley

Old Mamalahoa Highway

Waimea

Parker Ranch

Hamakua & Waimea Best Bets



SADDLE ROAD SIGHTS

Ascending the Saddle

Mauna Kea

Driving up to Mauna Kea

Mauna Loa

Approaching Hilo



BEACHES

Beach Safety

Kohala Beaches

Near Kona Beaches

South Island Beaches

East Side Beaches



ACTIVITIES

Air Tours

ATVs

Biking

Boat Tours

Boogie Boarding

Camping

Caving

Fishing

Golfing

Hiking

Horseback Riding

Jet Skiing

Kayaking

Parasailing

SCUBA

Shopping

Snorkeling

Snow Skiing

SNUBA

Spas

Stargazing

Submarine

Surfing

Whale Watching

Ziplines



ADVENTURES

Manta Ray Night Dive

Mauna Ulu Crater

Marathon Snorkel to Papawai Bay

Jump Off the End of the World

Close Encounter With Dolphins

Boulder-hop to a Waterfall

Explore Untamed Lava Tubes

Pedal Through Big Island's Backcountry

Command Your Own Boat

Honokane Nui Hike

Spearfishing

Hike to Flowing Lava



ISLAND DINING

Island Fish & Seafood

Lu'au Foods

Other Island Foods

Kailua-Kona Dining

South of Kailua-Kona Dining

Kohala Dining

Waimea Dining

Hilo Dining

Dining Elsewhere

Island Nightlife

Lu'au

Cocktail & Dinner Cruises

Island Dining Best Bets



ABOUT THE AUTHOR



INDEX

Preface

Hawaii The Big Island Revealed, 9th edition

Editorial Reviews

"Superbly researched and easy-to-read reference... It's jammed with details and maps." Houston Chronicle





"A colorful book—covers it all. I was pleased by the numerous little tips that can make a trip more pleasant." The San Diego Union-Tribune

"Succeeded in telling us everything there is to know about traveling on the island of Hawaii...this book is essential reading..." Library Journal

From the Publisher