You arrive in Kona, eyes on the crystal waters of Kealakekua Bay. Captain Cook snorkeling calls to you with its vibrant reefs and historic monument. But reaching that underwater paradise from shore? It’s a steep, sweaty hike over rugged lava rock. Shore access limits your fun. You lug gear, dodge crowds, and risk slips on sharp terrain. Boat tours change everything. They drop you right at the best spots, so you focus on fish, not footing. Ready to see how boats simplify your Big Island adventure? Shore Access Hurdles in Kealakekua Bay Kealakekua Bay sits in a marine sanctuary on Hawaii’s Big Island. The Captain Cook Monument marks where history meets ocean magic. Yet, from shore, you face a 2-mile trail down from Napo’opo’o Road. That path twists through thick brush and jagged rocks. It takes 45 minutes each way…

Top 17 Happy Hours in Kona, Hawaii Exploring the Big Island of Hawaii offers more than stunning beaches, majestic volcanoes, lush rainforests, and epic ocean encounters. After a day of adventures, there’s no better way to unwind than with a refreshing tropical drink and some tasty pupus (appetizers). Here are ten of the best happy…

Top 3 Captain Cook Snorkel Cruise Options Imagine floating over a colorful reef in warm, calm, clear waters with schools of bright tropical fish surrounding you. You raise your head above the water to see a massive cliff face and a white obelisk where the famous Captain James Cook, world famous captain, is memorialized. The…

The Best Beginner Surf Spots Big Island, Hawaii Surfing was invented in Hawaii. It was called he’enalu which means wave sliding. So it would only seem natural to want to try surfing in its birthplace right?   The Big Island of Hawaii is the newest Hawaiian island. Its lava rock shoreline has pristine water and…

How Far is Kona to Hilo? | Roadtrip Options If you could fly over a flat map it’s about 56 miles (91 km) from downtown Kona to Downtown Hilo. This, however, is not possible with 2 massive 13,000 foot tall mountains looming between the 2 cities. So whether by air or by car, it’s a…

Dog-Friendly Restaurants in Kona with the Best Food, Hawaii While Kona restaurants are not exactly known for their culinary superiority there are a number of solid options and an even greater number of eateries with a solid ambience if you’re willing to forego food quality. Here we cover our favorite dog-friendly restaurants in Kona with…

  The Absolute Best Restaurants Big Island, Hawaii The Big Island of Hawaii is truly a big place. If you were to travel from the north end to the south end it would take over 2 1/2 hours! This means it’s important to search for restaurants based on your location. This guide will break down…

An Epic Day Begins With the Captain Cook Snorkel tour & Ends with the Best Manta Ray Night Snorkel Kona Has Do you love the ocean? Is the sea calling you? Imagine immersing yourself in turquoise tropical waters, floating inches above a gorgeous reef with fish dancing below. This is an everyday occurrence on the…

Best Things to do on the Big Island Getting to Hawai’i Island feels like quite an accomplishment because no matter where you’re traveling from you have at least a 5 – 6 hour flight (depending on tailwinds or headwinds).  Add on all the time you’ve spent getting to the airport and through the airport, it…