Hawaii the Big Island Revealed

by Doughty, Andrew

• ISBN13: 9780981461007
• ISBN10: 098146100X
• Edition: 5th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-05-15
• Publisher: Wizard Pubns

Summary

This all-new fifth edition is a candid, humorous guide to everything there is to see and do on the Big Island to plan your best vacation--ever. 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, an active 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. '¢ The most up-to-date and accurate information available anyplace with up-to-the-minute changes posted to our website '¢ Frank, brutally honest reviews of restaurants, hotels and activities show you which companies really are the best'¦and which to avoid--no advertisements '¢ Driving tours let you structure your trip your way, point out sights not to be missed along the way and are complemented by 120 spectacular color photographs '¢ 38 specially-created maps in an easy-to-follow format with mile markers'”so you'll always know where you are on the island '¢ Clear, concise directions to those hard-to-find places such as deserted black sand beaches, tropical rain forests, hidden waterfalls, the most dramatic part of the erupting volcano, freshwater lava pools (some volcanically heated) and scores of other hidden gems listed nowhere else '¢ 28 pages on Big Island's beaches with detailed descriptions including ocean safety '¢ Exciting chapters on adventures, hiking and activities '¢ Fascinating sections on Hawai'i's history, culture, language and legends '¢ Companion website with links to every business, events calendar, over 80 resort reviews complete with aerial photos--so you'll know if oceanfront really means oceanfront "Hawaii The Big Island Revealed" covers it all--from the snow-covered top of Mauna Kea, to the sparkling underwater reefs. This is the best investment you can make for your Big Island visit. Whether you are a first time visitor, or a longtime kama'aina, you will find out more about the Big Island from this book than from any other source. Discover the island of your dreams with "Hawaii The Big Island Revealed."

Table of Contents

About This Book	p. 9
Introduction	p. 11
How it Began	p. 11
The First Settlers	p. 13
Outside World Discovers Hawai'i	p. 16
Kamehameha the Great	p. 18
Modern Hawai'i	p. 19
The Basics	p. 21
Getting Here	p. 21
What to Bring	p. 22
Getting Around	p. 22
Getting Married on the Big Island	p. 25
Weather	p. 25
Planning Your Trip	p. 27
Geography	p. 28
So is Hawai'i an Island or a State?	p. 29
Hazards	p. 30
Traveling With Children (Keiki)	p. 34
The People	p. 34
The Hawaiian Language	p. 36
Music	p. 38
The Hula	p. 39
A Note on Personal Responsibility	p. 40
Miscellaneous Information	p. 41
A Word About Driving Tours	p. 41
Farmers' Markets	p. 42
Books	p. 42
The Internet	p. 42
Kohala Sights	p. 43
Up Highway 190 from Kailua-Kona	p. 43
Kohala Mountain Road	p. 47
North Shore of Kohala	p. 47
Pololu Valley	p. 49
Mo'okini Heiau	p. 49
Lapakahi State Historical Park	p. 51
Kawaihae	p. 52
Kohala Resort Area	p. 54
Kohala Lava Desert Area	p. 55
Kohala Shopping	p. 57
Kohala's Best Bets	p. 57
Kailua-Kona Sights	p. 58
Around Downtown Kailua-Kona	p. 59
Elsewhere Along Alii Drive	p. 62
Up Mauka of Kailua-Kona	p. 64
South of Kailua-Kona	p. 65
Kealakekua Bay & Place of Refuge	p. 67
Kailua-Kona Shopping	p. 74
Kailua-Kona's Best Bets	p. 75
South Island Sights	p. 76
South Point	p. 79
Volcano Sights	p. 85
Will I Get to See Lava Flowing?	p. 86
The Scene	p. 88
A Few Basics	p. 90
Around Kilauea Crater	p. 93
Down Chain of Craters Road	p. 97
Hiking in the Park	p. 102
Outside the Park Entrance	p. 102
The Town of Volcano	p. 104
Hilo & Puna Sights	p. 106
Around Hilo Town	p. 107
Heading South on Highway 11	p. 111
Exploring Puna	p. 112
Hilo Shopping	p. 122
Hilo & Puna's Best Bets	p. 122
Hamakua & Waimea Sights	p. 123
Leaving Hilo Behind	p. 123
Honoka'a	p. 129
Waipi'o Valley	p. 129
Old Mamalahoa Highway	p. 133
Waimea	p. 133
Parker Ranch	p. 134
Hamakua & Waimea Shopping	p. 137
Hamakua & Waimea's Best Bets	p. 137
Saddle Road Sights	p. 138
Mauna Kea	p. 140
Driving up to Mauna Kea	p. 143
Mauna Loa	p. 145
Approaching Hilo	p. 146
Beaches	p. 147
Beach Safety	p. 148
Kohala Beaches	p. 150
Near Kona Beaches	p. 159
South Island Beaches	p. 170
East Side Beaches	p. 174
Activities	p. 176
ATVs	p. 177
Biking	p. 177
Boogie Boarding	p. 179
Camping	p. 179
Caving	p. 180
Fishing	p. 181
Golfing	p. 183
(Powered) Hang Gliders	p. 189
Helicopters / Airplanes	p. 189
Hiking	p. 192
Horseback Riding	p. 206
Jet Skiing	p. 208
Kayaking	p. 208
Ocean Tours	p. 210
Parasailing	p. 213
SCUBA	p. 213
Snorkeling	p. 219
Snow Skiing	p. 221
SNUBA	p. 221
Spas	p. 222
Stargazing	p. 222
Sumarines	p. 222
Surfing	p. 223
Tennis	p. 223
Whale Watching	p. 224
Windsurfing / Kitesurfing	p. 224
Adventures	p. 225
Mauna Ulu Crater	p. 225
Manta Ray Night Dive	p. 226
Explore a Mile-Long Cave	p. 227
Rain Forest Hike to Pu'u 'O'o Vent	p. 228
Jump Off the End of the World	p. 231
Close Encounter With a Dolphin	p. 232
Hi'ilawe Falls	p. 233
Command Your Own Boat	p. 234
Four Wheelin' Big Island Style	p. 234
Lose Yourself in Waimanu Valley	p. 236
Hike to Flowing Lava	p. 238
Island Dining	p. 240
Island Dining Index	p. 240
Island Fish & Seafood	p. 242
Lu'au Foods	p. 243
Other Island Foods	p. 243
Kailua-Kona Dining	p. 244
Kohala Dining	p. 257
Waimea Dining	p. 262
Hilo Dining	p. 265
Dining Elsewhere	p. 269
Island Nightlife	p. 275
Lu'aus	p. 276
Dinner Cruises	p. 277
Island Dining Best Bets	p. 277
Where to Stay	p. 278
Where to Stay Index	p. 278
Rental Agents	p. 278
Hotels	p. 280
Condos	p. 280
Bed & Breakfasts	p. 281
Where Should I Stay?	p. 281
Where are the Rest?	p. 283
Kohala	p. 283
Kailua-Kona	p. 290
Hilo	p. 297
Volcano Village	p. 299
Waimea	p. 300
Northern Tip of the Island	p. 301
Southeast Part of the Island	p. 301
Honoka'a	p. 301
Index	p. 302
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