Lonely Planet Hawaii the Big Island

-- special section on volcanoes
-- best-of outdoor activities: swimming, surfing, snorkelling and hiking
-- excellent coverage of the Hilo and Kona coasts with more than 30 pages of user-friendly maps
-- where to lounge with laid-back locals or find that classic cup of Kona coffee

Introduction

9

(2)

Facts About Hawaii the Big Island

11

(19)

History

11

(9)

Geography & Geology

20

(1)

Climate

21

(1)

Ecology & Environment

21

(1)

Flora & Fauna

22

(3)

Government & Politics

25

(1)

Economy

25

(1)

Population & People

26

(1)

Education

26

(1)

Arts

26

(2)

Society & Conduct

28

(1)

Religion

28

(1)

Language

28

(2)

Facts for the Visitor

30

(33)

Highlights

30

(1)

Suggested Itineraries

30

(1)

Planning

30

(1)

Responsible Tourism

31

(1)

Tourist Offices

31

(1)

Visas & Documents

32

(1)

Embassies & Consulates

33

(1)

Customs

34

(1)

Money

34

(3)

Post & Communications

37

(1)

Internet Resources

38

(1)

Books

39

(2)

Films

41

(1)

Newspapers & Magazines

41

(1)

Radio & TV

41

(1)

Photography & Video

41

(1)

Time

42

(1)

Electricity

42

(1)

Weights & Measures

42

(1)

Laundry

42

(1)

Health

42

(3)

Women Travelers

45

(1)

Gay & Lesbian Travelers

46

(1)

Disabled Travelers

46

(1)

Senior Travelers

47

(1)

Travel with Children

47

(1)

Useful Organizations

47

(1)

Libraries

48

(1)

Dangers & Annoyances

48

(2)

Emergencies

50

(1)

Legal Matters

51

(1)

Business Hours

51

(1)

Public Holidays & Special Events

51

(1)

Work

52

(1)

Volunteer Work

53

(1)

Accommodations

53

(4)

Food

57

(3)

Drinks

60

(1)

Entertainment

61

(1)

Spectator Sports

61

(1)

Shopping

61

(2)

Activities

63

(12)

Diving

63

(2)

Snorkeling

65

(1)

Swimming

65

(2)

Surfing & Boogie Boarding

67

(1)

Kayaking

68

(1)

Windsurfing

68

(1)

Fishing

68

(1)

Hiking

69

(1)

Tennis

70

(1)

Golf

70

(1)

Skiing & Snowboarding

71

(1)

Whale Watching

71

(1)

Helicopter Tours

72

(1)

Cycling

72

(1)

Running

73

(1)

Horseback Riding

74

(1)

Getting There & Away

75

(9)

Air

75

(7)

Sea

82

(1)

Organized Tours

82

(2)

Getting Around

84

(7)

Air

84

(1)

Bus

84

(1)

Car & Motorcycle

84

(4)

Taxi

88

(1)

Bicycle

88

(1)

Hitchhiking

88

(1)

Organized Tours

88

(3)

Kona

91

(30)

Kailua-Kona

91

(18)

Keauhou

109

(3)

Holualoa

112

(2)

North Kona

114

(1)

Honokohau Harbor

114

(1)

Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park

115

(2)

Keahole Point & Wawaloli (Otec) Beach

117

(1)

Onizuka Space Center

117

(1)

Kona Coast State Park

117

(1)

Kua Bay

118

(1)

Ka'upulehu

118

(1)

Kiholo Bay

119

(2)

South Kohala

121

(11)

Waikoloa Beach Resort

121

(4)

Mauna Lani Resort

125

(2)

Puako

127

(1)

Hapuna Beach State Park

128

(1)

Mauna Kea Resort

128

(1)

Spencer Beach Park

129

(1)

Pu'ukohola Heiau

130

(1)

Kawaihae

130

(2)

North Kohala

132

(9)

Lapakahi State Historical Park

132

(2)

Mahukona Beach Park

134

(1)

Kapa'a Beach Park

134

(1)

Mo'okini Heiau

134

(1)

Kamehameha's Birthplace

135

(1)

Hawi

135

(2)

Kapa'au

137

(1)

Makapala

138

(1)

Pololu Valley

139

(2)

Waimea (Kamuela)

141

(10)

Around Waimea

150

(1)

Saddle Road

151

(9)

Saddle Road Kipuka

152

(1)

Mauna Kea

152

(7)

Mauna Loa's Northern Flank

159

(1)

Hamakua Coast

160

(14)

Honoka'a

160

(4)

Kukuihaele

164

(1)

Waipi'o Valley

165

(4)

Kalopa State Recreation Area

169

(1)

Laupahoehoe

170

(1)

Umauma Falls & World Botanical Gardens

171

(1)

Kolekole Beach Park

171

(1)

Honomu

171

(1)

Akaka Falls State Park

172

(1)

Pepe'ekeo 4-Mile Scenic Drive

172

(2)

Hilo

174

(21)

Getting Around

191

(1)

Around Hilo

192

(3)

Puna

195

(13)

Kea'au

196

(1)

Pahoa

197

(3)

Around Pahoa

200

(1)

Along Red Road (Hwy 137)

201

(4)

Highway 130

205

(1)

Along Hwy 11

206

(2)

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

208

(21)

Orientation

211

(1)

Information

211

(1)

Kilauea Caldera & Crater Rim Drive

212

(4)

Chain Of Craters Road

216

(2)

Mauna Loa Road

218

(1)

Hiking

219

(5)

Volcano

224

(1)

Special Events

224

(1)

Places to Stay

225

(3)

Places to Eat

228

(1)

Getting There & Away

228

(1)

Volcanoes: Firewalk With the Goddess

229

(7)

Volcanism 101

229

(2)

The Fab Five

231

(2)

Lo'ihi Seamount

233

(1)

The Language of Lava

234

(1)

The Power of Pele

234

(2)

Ka'u

236

(10)

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park to Pahala

236

(1)

Wood Valley

236

(2)

Pahala

238

(1)

Punalu'u

238

(1)

Whittington Beach Park

239

(1)

Na'alehu

239

(1)

Waiohinu

240

(1)

South Point

241

(2)

Hawaiian Ocean View Estates

243

(1)

Road to the Sea

244

(1)

Manuka State Wayside Park

245

(1)

South Kona

246

(14)

Miloli'i

246

(2)

Ho'okena

248

(1)

Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park

248

(3)

Honaunau

251

(1)

Captain Cook

252

(2)

Kealakekua

254

(2)

Kealakekua Bay

256

(3)

Kainaliu

259

(1)

Honalo

259

(1)

Glossary

260

(3)

Online Resources

263

(8)

Index

271

(9)

Map Legend

280

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