30 Things To Know About The Big Island And Things To Do

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This was our 2nd time to the Big Island. The first time we visited the island we stayed in Kona for only 3 days. Quickly we realized we must come back. In April 2019 we made it happened.
From our experiences from both trips, extensive research, and talking to locals, we've put together 30 things to know about the Big Island as well as things to do.
We booked our trip from Oahu for 7 days and as we were there, we decided to extend it for one more day. The weather was a bit colder than on Oahu, most of the time there was an overcast and rain almost every day.
And even at that, we did not have finish everything that was on the Big Island itinerary.
We will be publishing separate videos with details & tips on every activity we've done.
Here is a list of everything we did:
Greenwell Coffee Farms (free coffee plantation tour every 30 min + free coffee tasting)
Mauka Meadows Coffee Farm (donation-based entry $5)
Dog field trip from Waimea Humane Society
• Pololu Valley Hike On...
Pololu Valley Lookout + Hiking down to the black sand beach + LOSING OUR DRONE
• Pololu Valley Hike On...
Waipi'o Lookout + Hiking down to the black sand beach (need 4x4 otherwise, hike down )
• AMAZING! Black Sand Be...
Swimming with wild spinner dolphins & snorkeling at Capitan Cook Monument (we booked a tour with Alii Ocean Tours $169 pp)
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Volcano National Park. We spent 2 days there and did Crater Road Drive which brings you to the ocean to Hōlei Sea Arch (marked on the map) and Kilauea Iki Crater Hike. Entrance to the park is $25, valid for 7 days.
Akatsuka Orchid Gardens. There, you can find an orchid that smells like chocolate. Free admission.
The new black Sand Beach is marked on the map as Isaac Hale Park. The lava destroyed a part of the park covering the hot springs that used to be there, however, it formed a gorgeous beach.
Rainbow falls & Akaka Falls (located in Hilo really close to each other)
Mauna Kea Summit
• On Top, Volcano Summit...
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Here is a link to our Google Maps with all the things to do on the Big Island:
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Even though on this trip we did not go to regular white sand beaches, we added markers on the map for you with some of the best beaches of the Big Island.
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Drone footage of the Green Sand Beach is provided by Mike Peres, check him out @Mike.514
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Air B&B where we did glamping on lava fields is located just a mile away from Uncle Robert's Awa Bar and Farmers Market (marked on the map). Note, the market is open fully only Wednesdays only, otherwise, there is a bar and a small deli.
Here is a link to the room where we stayed: www.airbnb.com...
However, the owner prefers to get bookings directly. Here is his info:
William Haas 808-464-2739
/ william.love.1614
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Another air B&B we stayed at bring an excellent value offering a gorgeous view and fresh eggs. The host is absolutely wonderful and welcoming.
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If you never used Air B&B, use our link to sign up here:
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You will get $40 off your first booking and we will get a credit as well, it's a win win ;)
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Watch the full treehouse review here:
• Big Island Hawaii BEST...
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The tree house booking is now only through Skye's website: hawaiivolcanot...
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If you are looking for things to do in Oahu, check out our playlist for 7-day Oahu itinerary challenge:
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Be sure to watch 30 things to know about the Hawaii Island and things to do on the Big Island Hawaii:
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[@Saysomething164]

I love your video! Your video was so much more insightful than other videos. You answered a lot more questions and went in-depth with it. I’ve watched so many videos that didn’t have half the information you talked about. Please make more videos! You two are amazing. 👍👍👍👍I will definitely be following you guys. 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@Livingtheglobe]

Thank you so much!❤️

[@denisestinnett8904]

Every time I hear “Big Island” my heart still flutters and I live there!

[@superstacker3357]

Great Job on the video. It was the best Hawaii tour video I've seen so far.

[@Livingtheglobe]

Thank You!

[@preeti3624]

Best of all hawaii videos that i have seen. Thanks a lot for the detailed information.

[@Livingtheglobe]

So nice of you! Thank you ❤️ 🌺

[@lt2246]

Good video. The Big Island is one of our favorite vacation spots. There is great snorkeling, hiking, horseback riding, zip lining, paragliding, whale watching (roughly December through about April), and deep sea fishing just to name a few activity opportunities. It is also the only US state that you can see the Southern Cross star constellation (as well as star watching in general).

[@lydiaalcala9394]

Mahalo For All Of The Wonderful Information 🤙🤙🤙 I Love Your Videos ❤❤❤

[@Livingtheglobe]

Thank you

[@splendidmusings]

Love the video! My husband and I loved seeing the waterfalls at Rainbow Falls & Akaka Falls when we visited last year. So picturesque!

[@Livingtheglobe]

We can watch those magical rainbows appear out of the falls for hours!

[@jorgej5916]

Very nicely done video with clear voices explaining all the high lights

[@Livingtheglobe]

Mahalo🙏🏻

[@lavapix]

Right now rental cars go for $250+ a day.

[@jlizelle]

one of the better videos of the big island. good job guys!

[@Livingtheglobe]

Thank you so much brother, Mahalo

[@judithshure3928]

Beautiful. However, I don’t like the thumping music in the background.

[@Livingtheglobe]

Mahalo🤙🏽

[@melodicexotic]

Great content! Thank you

[@Livingtheglobe]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@lgempet2869]

Great video!👍🏻 SO informative......thanks!!😊 Most island-specific videos largely feature the experiences of those posting it but you actually detail the facts & features of the island itself.

[@MsAnna0615]

Thanks for your very informative upload, Hawaii looks so beautiful 😍 I Am looking forward to visiting Kona Island 🌴 in January 2021.

[@Livingtheglobe]

Mahalo for watching, glad we can help🌸❤️

[@maxcarter3413]

Very informative and nicely done video. Weird and bizarre background music choice. It would have been nice if Hawaiian slack key music had been chosen.

[@Livingtheglobe]

Thank you, agree on music choice :) 🤙

[@sibaby83]

Love your informative videos. Just wondering if you could share where we could purchase the snorkeling gear you were using and if you think it works well. Also any tips on renting affordable cars in Hawaii?

[@kykeplinger1672]

Hi Irina… wanted to know where you got your beautiful yellow swim skirt coverup? I want to pick one up for my trip to Hawaii, love how beautiful it looks against the black sand

[@yellowbird500]

Excellent video. Very informative.

[@Livingtheglobe]

Thank you.

[@einaf639]

Where are you from? Your pronunciation of Hawaiian place names is a LOT better than a lot of the other channels.

[@sheilalang6142]

Mahalo!!! Awesome video! Very heplful!

[@thefamouseugenekrabs]

Does the black sand stain stuff? For example if you wore white shoes and walked in it or white shorts and sat in it, would it stain?

[@Livingtheglobe]

No the black sand does not stain at all.

[@lauramyers5904]

This had all the information I needed. Thanks so much for your great videos!

[@Puna_G]

You had me until you said "Orchid Island". It's "Orchid Isle".

[@MastMaulaPuran]

Absolutely fantastic and fabulous video, I really enjoy watching. big thumbs up and have a lovely week.

[@Livingtheglobe]

Thank You! 🤙

[@healthywildandfree9778]

really great video..I don't think that was vog you saw in Kona..the vog is not there anymore because theres no lava flow right now, though it was very voggy in Kona prior to 2018

[@Livingtheglobe]

Actually she erupted 2 days ago, she’s flowing once again🤙🏻🌋

[@AnujGuruacharya]

very good video

[@Livingtheglobe]

+Anuj Guruacharya thx 🤙🏽

[@everythingweaver]

Thanks for the video.. I am getting married her next month and trying to figure out what we can do lol

[@Livingtheglobe]

Congrats! lots to do and we have many videos for free things and paid

[@samhain360]

Mauna Kea is 33,500 ft when measured from the sea floor not, 14k. Thats just above the sea level. Correction to your fact.

[@Livingtheglobe]

thank you

[@NYCRocks]

Very nice! Great guide! I love the way you show the differences of all the sections! The Humane Society was my favorite! Thank you!

[@Livingtheglobe]

Thank you guys!

[@NYCRocks]

@@Livingtheglobe it sucks the ocean swallowed your drone! So sad!

[@heatherbrown2653]

Lol you don't need to get to the airport that early! You could have gotten there at 4am and been fine.

[@Livingtheglobe]

Thank you!

[@retiredinbali9565]

Wonderful video. Just subscribed.

[@Livingtheglobe]

Aww, thank you! We truly appreciate you!❤️❤️

[@TiaandAndy]

This was such a great video! So informative, and looks like there is truly an endless amount of things to do and see. Can't believe you can take the dogs for a walk! 5 Love the looks of the black sand beaches. That tree house experience looks so nice and relaxing! Great job guys!

[@Livingtheglobe]

+Tia and Andy thanks so much you guys! So glad you enjoyed, and yes lots to do here🌸

[@frankygarcia2591]

Great video and lots of good information. Heading to the big island in July. Hopefully we can enjoy. Thank you for the site seeing recommendations.

[@LOSTONITALL]

I live in Hilo (Wainaku, specifically) and my wife and I enjoy taking our time experiencing all over. We have lived here for several years now and always seem to find something new. I live 250ft from the cliff, overlooking Hilo Bay. Cruise ships come very close to our house (1/4 mile away). It is amazing. We never get used to it. I paint free, large murals on the island and my wife teaches part time at the University. We love Hilo. Please make sure you have solid employment and or money of substantial amounts before moving here. Mahalo!

[@Livingtheglobe]

That’s so awesome! Thank you so much for sharing. Mahalo 🤙🏽

[@wmayfield567]

A couple things you need to talk about. First thing is the Pacific Ocean...it does not forgive if you don't pay attention. Too many tourists die every year because they don't heed warnings, especially at places like Rainbow Falls or Waipio Valley. The second, and most underreported, problem is the crime and homelessness. Those in power here don't want the world to know how bad it actually is because it will hurt tourism, which is the base of our economy now. I'm happy you had a safe trip to Hawai'i Island. Aloha, and mahalo nui loa for the video.

[@jschauer31]

Are you serious? 6 to7 minutes into this video and you do not show any of Hawaii. Keep it short get to the freaking point.

[@Livingtheglobe]

actually 41sec into the video we started giving information on what things cost. If you'd like to just watch video clips of Hawaii there's 1,000's of other vloggers that do just that. We focus on the small details on people who are really looking to come to Hawaii and want as much information as possible. Our vlogs are not short, more like long with lots of useful info that our subscribers like about our channel. Mahalo.

[@jschauer31]

Just Be Out yeah. Mmm kay. If discussing Hawaii, ya gotta shot HI before minute 8.

[@joankilburn2462]

Beautiful job. We've been to the Big Island about 10 times, and still learned more from you both. Thank you. Warm blessings from Arizona.

[@Livingtheglobe]

Aww, thank you! Yes Big Island is special and so much to do & learn. All the best from Hawaii

[@leticiabarbosasoares5439]

Wow! Such an amazing and informative video. Can't wait to actually see it all in person next week :-)

[@Livingtheglobe]

Awesome you'll love every min. of it. Mahalo!

[@PeteinFlorida]

14:53 two big islands

[@dancerchickk]

I really appreciate the organization of this video and the map is SO helpful!

[@Livingtheglobe]

Thank you! We try to be as informative as possible, doing it visually helps :)

[@vivienmartin7083]

Excellent video! Question.. I do not live in a high elevation zone.. want to sign up with a star gazing tour to go up either Mauna Kea or Mauna Loa (at 11K - 12K elevation). Wondering if you folks had any issues with going from sea level to higher elevations?

[@Livingtheglobe]

Aloha, you’ll love it. The 1st time we went to Mauna Kea we did feel a slight difference in breathing not shorter breath but deeper. Nothing for concern but you may feel it, the 2nd time we went up we didn’t feel anything. If your in a tour I’m sure you’ll be in good hands but honestly nothing to worry about. Enjoy and thank you. Let us know how it went!❤️

[@ShelbyA2LA]

Hi, where did you rent you’re vehicle ?

[@Livingtheglobe]

We rented from the Airport. There are good deals at times. I believe it was enterprise

[@MORES1971]

Nice video thank you for info ;)

[@Livingtheglobe]

thank you!

[@madgepickles]

Best video on the big island I've seen yet

[@Livingtheglobe]

Thank you so much 🌺 ❤️

[@carolynjaynes36]

Thank you so much. It's beautiful and so are you two.

[@Livingtheglobe]

Mahalo ❤️

[@punapirate]

It’s Hawai’i County not country. Mahalo.

[@Livingtheglobe]

Correct, Mahalo🤙🏽

[@lilssilly]

I love how im watching this but I live in hawaii lol

[@Livingtheglobe]

Thank you, Lily! Are you on the Big Island?

[@lilssilly]

@@Livingtheglobe yes I live on the big island but right now im on the mainland we don't want to fly back right now

[@jansmith9922]

Fantastic video. Mahalo for sharing your travels!! 🌺🍍🌴 Love that you took a dog from the Human Society with you..what a blessing that was for the puppy 🐕🐾🍀💜

[@Livingtheglobe]

+jan smith thank you so much! Yes the experience was amazing having the dog with us, and we highly recommend it🤙🏽

[@ShermanCassidy]

I love your Hawaii videos! This is the best of all the Hawaii vlogs of the Big Island. I’m looking forward to my trip but I love how you guys break everything down so someone doesn’t get confused. But I can’t be the only one who thinks 1.5 hours is a long drive after spending a day in a huge national park. That is such a long drive after a hard day of hiking

[@Livingtheglobe]

Aww thank you sooo much, means a lot to us that we are able to help you with the information you’re looking for. And yes long drive, that’s the big island for you, lots of driving from one destination to the next.

[@gfaverill]

Very good job.. I live in Kona, and enjoyed your informative video. Come back and visit!

[@Livingtheglobe]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@carolynchang5547]

Very informative video, I enjoyed it. We are visiting the Big Island soon so many of your tips will help us. Thank you!

[@Livingtheglobe]

you're so welcome, glad to be of help.

[@lucianovieira8920]

there's so much to do I'm having a hard time deciding where to visit during my week long stay

[@Livingtheglobe]

yes, and everything is spread out :) When are you coming?

[@TorchedTv]

Improve your landscape. Call Josiah from Hawaii Tree Fellers are the best tree service there...they make homes trees and landscapes look like a Hawaiian paradise.

[@TheTravelingHusbands]

We love the Big Island! We got married there!

[@Livingtheglobe]

+The Traveling Husbands ❤️

[@kentnapper]

Very nice video. Quite accurate and well presented. We lived out in Kalapana Gardens for 4 years. Wonderful experience. Mahalo.

[@Livingtheglobe]

Mahalo! Never been in such a unique and such a place with a strong community😍

[@saibau]

Video is wonderful but the music is so un-happy. still thumbs up

[@KenChinSzeto]

Discovered your channel looking for Big Island information. Great video. Learned so much!

[@Livingtheglobe]

Thank you so much!🤙🏽

[@xxhartx]

Hi! I just wanted to know where you rented the car. If I search for enterprise / continental the cheapest I can find is 70 per day. Not 30,50. And that is for May.

[@Livingtheglobe]

xxhartx sometimes based from month to month, car rentals will change their rates. Our best advise is to check with all other rentals, you should be able to find something relatively inexpensive.

[@xxhartx]

@@Livingtheglobe Thank you! Wishing you a happy new year.

[@Livingtheglobe]

@@xxhartx Same to you and your's Happy Holidays!!

[@lp.thaismachado]

Very nice, guys! Good job! Thank you for the informations!

[@Livingtheglobe]

sure thing!

[@roryguice1234]

@Just Be Out Hi there! We’re going this April. How was the temperature on the Kona side at night?

[@Livingtheglobe]

that's awesome! We would suggest a light jacket or a hoodie, it usually gets nippy in the evening/nights & early mornings. but the temp. will be great so pack light for sure!

[@wmayfield567]

Depends on how far mauka (uphill) you are staying...it gets cold at higher elevations.

[@las2725]

Mount Everest is 29,032 feet while Mount Kea is only 13,803 feet.

[@Livingtheglobe]

That's correct however 13,803 ft. is from sea level from ocean floor way taller.

[@siyouu25]

Wow This video was insanely helpful! Thank you :)

[@Livingtheglobe]

Thank you! Glad to help!

[@MissBallerina31]

this is so cute you guys are so cute

[@Livingtheglobe]

+MissBallerina31 aww thank you so much ❤️

[@Livingtheglobe]

+MissBallerina31 thank you 🙏🏻 ❤️🌸

[@Livingtheglobe]

+MissBallerina31 thank you!

[@superstacker3357]

Just Subbed. Please go to Chile and do a video.

[@Livingtheglobe]

Chile is def on our list but 1st Australia February 13th, then Tahiti for 2 months then Barcelona for 3 months

[@superstacker3357]

@@Livingtheglobe I can't wait to go with you guys. Great quality videos.

[@Livingtheglobe]

@@superstacker3357 follow us in Instagram its a good way to keep up with where we are currently. @justbeout and thank you for your kind words.

[@miek_wolf]

born in cali raised in big island my whole life and tourist would always brake so dam hard to take pics and drive like bums also some tourist put a whole bottle of spray tan

[@godtiermedic]

Nice job on this video! Nice pillow fight too

[@Livingtheglobe]

Hahaha! Thanks, yea that was fun! ❤️

[@DewanAdventureTravel]

North Kohala, Pololu ;-)

[@CultureAndLove]

So useful. TY! Subbed and liked!

[@Livingtheglobe]

Mahalo!

[@whitneyfentress2978]

Fantastic video! Thanks for your work!

[@Livingtheglobe]

Many thanks!

[@andrewblack7852]

I just wanted to know if the cannibals still eat people there?? Pretty scary, I’m not sure if I would feel safe.

[@Livingtheglobe]

Absoluetly not, nothing to worry about

[@kikia6611]

When I last visited the Big Island we went to the top of Mauna Kea, to Volcanoes Park (walking through the lava tube was cool), went to all the colored beaches, did a lot of snorkeling, visited the markets, ate a lot of macadamia banana pancakes lol. Drove all around the island, so much to do and not crazy packed with tourists like Oahu was. It was good to watch your video and be reminded of some great times. Cheers from Seattle!

[@Livingtheglobe]

Mahalo, isn't BI so awesome!? its one of our fav island!🤙🏼

[@BlessedLife291]

Very informative. I'm doing solo travel to the Big Island later this year (December) this video was helpful. How much is gas in Hawaii?

[@pierceandmiss976]

T. Tucker I think it's about $3.50/gallon for regular.

[@globalintellectual224]

U r a good presenter.

[@Livingtheglobe]

+kiss of Life thank you🤙🏼

[@haunaniriley1894]

Mahalo 4 sharing my hometown hill an my family's hometown kona

[@haunaniriley1894]

Correction Hilo,Hawaii

[@Livingtheglobe]

Our pleasure!

[@DigitalNova5]

Lol why do you have creepy ominous music on this video? Total mood killer

[@Livingtheglobe]

Turn your volume down, just watch you’ll still get all the information you need🤙🏽

[@haunaniriley1856]

Mahalo for visiting my hometown

[@dianaluna1785]

Amazing video!! Thank you so much for the information

[@Livingtheglobe]

You’re so welcome🤙🏽

[@mlbnki1332]

Very nice video! You guys put a lot of effort in to making a very useful video, thank you!

[@Livingtheglobe]

+Mlb nki Mahalo! Trying to be as informative as possible🤙🏽

[@juttalautz4130]

Great video and very helpful !!!!!!!!!Thank you !!! Jutta

[@Livingtheglobe]

You’re so welcome. Glad to be of help🤙🏽

[@julesbutchacas6518]

Excellent content, very informative, thank you

[@Livingtheglobe]

Mahalo🤙🏽

[@timeless6964]

Great Video, Very Informative!!......Can Anybody Buy Land In Hawaii??......Or Only Hawaiian Born??

[@Livingtheglobe]

+Timeless as far as we know anyone can.

[@Livingtheglobe]

+Timeless thank you!

[@damiencichocki7689]

There are two types of purchases. Fee simple = you own the building and the land. Very traditional American purchase. Lease Hold = land is owned by Hawaii and you own the building or the condo association does but a lease on the land is paid for staying. Lease hold usually looks cheaper but the lease payment is not usually factored in to a mortgage. Due diligence is important in this type of purchase. I hope this helps.

[@lanceholden9630]

Hey thanks for this video me and my wife are going in a few days this has been a big help ..the dog for a day n tree house was just a few of many things we liked about the video again thanks

[@Livingtheglobe]

That’s awesome! You guys will have a wonderful time!🤙🏽

[@lanceholden9630]

Hey a few questions was the dog walk literally all day or just a few hours? And we are thinking of doing the tree house , cabin kinda off the grind stay instead of the main stream fancy hotels any advice ?

[@Livingtheglobe]

@@lanceholden9630 You can pick up the dog as early as 8am. It's up to you how long you have the dog for (a few hours or all day). The lastest you can return the dog is 3:30pm. We just took the dog for a hike so it was around 4-4,5 hours round trip. The treehouse is an absolutely magical experience. There are a few other treehouses in the area but we think the one we stayed at is the biggest. Just be sure to book it in advance. We added the treehouse link, website in the description.

[@natarajansukumar681]

Nice engaging video. Why do you say it is higher than everst. Everest in 29,000 feet>Mauna Kea is less than 14,000 half of Mt Everest !!!! How can you count from the bottom of the mountain. Heights are from sea leave:-)

[@Livingtheglobe]

Great points! We are no scientist here. According to Wikipedia: "Most of the volcano is underwater, and when measured from its oceanic base, Mauna Kea is the tallest mountain in the world, measuring over 10,000 m (33,000 ft) in height." How the measure from the ocean we have no idea.

[@natarajansukumar681]

Thanks

[@Livingtheglobe]

+Natarajan Sukumar you’re welcome🤙🏽

[@breannamarshall191]

Everest is the highest peak (i.e. highest, which indicates a measurement from sea level) at 29,000 feet. Mauna Kea's height or elevation is 14,000 feet, but when measured from it's base, is 33,000 feet and therefore the tallest (the info you guys gave in the video was incorrect! You accidentally gave the height from sea level and not the base distance from base to peak. But the video is still awesome and informative otherwise!). In fact, if you measured Everest from it's base to it's peak, it wouldn't even be the tallest land-based mountain; Denali in Alaska would be. Everest's base starts at 17,000 feet, which results in a 12,000 foot rise, whereas Denali starts at about 2,000 feet and goes to 20,000 feet, which results in a 18,000 foot rise. Now, many websites claim Everest's base is at sea level, which I wholly believe is untrue, so the info on this is spotty, but it makes sense :) . But yes, "heights" are from sea level, but if you want to know what the *tallest* mountain is, you have to measure from it's base, and that therefore means Mauna Kea is the tallest mountain in the world

[@alexandruconstantinescu3031]

Mauna kena it`s not taller than Everest !

[@Livingtheglobe]

Google it. Or Wikipedia 🤙🏽

[@bboiwilliam2066]

Such a beautiful vidéo

[@Livingtheglobe]

Mahalo❤️