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Pololu Valley

Post Author:sharon
Post published:December 29, 2019
Post Category:Big Island Beaches

Pololu Valley is at the northern most part of the Big Island not far past the quaint town of Hawi. It is the perfect destination for a day trip to…

Kua Bay | Manini’owali Beach

Post Author:sharon
Post published:October 21, 2018
Post Category:Big Island Beaches / Kua Bay

Kua Bay is a wonderful, powdery soft white sandy beach. It is also known as Manini'owali Beach. The water in the bay is light blue and crystal clear. There is…

Akaka Falls

Post Author:sharon
Post published:August 28, 2018
Post Category:Akaka Falls / Big Island Waterfalls

Akaka Falls is 101 miles from Kona Bayview Inn and makes for a great day trip. There is much to see in the area and the drive along the North-East…

Waialea Beach | Beach 69

Post Author:sharon
Post published:August 18, 2018
Post Category:Big Island Beaches / Waialea Beach

Located 49 miles north of Kona Bayview Inn just past Waikoloa, Waialea Beach (Beach 69) is a great location for spending the day. There is plenty of shade and the…

Two Step Beach

Post Author:sharon
Post published:August 13, 2018
Post Category:Big Island Beaches / Two Step Beach

If you are looking for a great way to spend a day, look no further than Two Step Beach. Located just five miles from Kona Bayview Inn, Two Step Beach…

City of Refuge | Pu’uhonua O Honaunau

Post Author:sharon
Post published:August 6, 2017
Post Category:Place of Refuge

Pu'uhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park is located in Honaunau near the famous snorkeling location known as Two Step Beach. Pu'uhonua means city of refuge and this park is a Big…

Punalu’u Black Sands Beach

Post Author:sharon
Post published:October 31, 2016
Post Category:Big Island Beaches / Punalu'u Beach

Punalu'u is a beautiful black sands beach, in our opinion, the best on the Big Island. Even the turtles believe this to be true, and turtles are pretty smart! This…

Lava Flow Tour

Post Author:sharon
Post published:September 3, 2016
Post Category:Lava

[blockquote animation="fadeInUp"]NOTE: As of mid August, 2018, the lava flow and all molten lava is no longer viewable from any location neither inside the Volcano National Park nor outside. You…

Manta Snorkel

Post Author:sharon
Post published:September 2, 2016
Post Category:Mantas

Interested in a manta snorkel tour while visiting on the Big Island? What a great way to spend the evening! We weren't sure what to expect but were pleasantly surprised.…

Aerial View Kona Bayview Inn

Post Author:sharon
Post published:August 1, 2016
Post Category:Places

Wondering what you will see when you stay at Kona Bayview Inn? This is an aerial view of the area from a drones perspective, so use your imagination! It is…

Ke’ei Beach

Post Author:sharon
Post published:July 31, 2016
Post Category:Big Island Beaches / Ke'ei Beach

This location is one of our favorite places to relax and watch the sunset (other than from our yard!) is Ke'ei Beach. Located just three miles from Kona Bayview Inn,…

Captain Cook Hawaii

Post Author:sharon
Post published:December 14, 2015
Post Category:Big Island Beaches / Captain Cook

Captain Cook Hawaii is home to the legendary Captain Cook's Monument. The monument lies on the north side of Kealakekua Bay and marks the approximate spot where Captain James Cook died…