Plan
See & Do
East Side Holoholo
- The Hamakua Heritage Corridor to Waipio Lookout
- Ka Lae and South Point
- Eat, Drink, And Meet Pele
- Pull Over & Park It in Puna
- Out & About in Hilo
West Side Holoholo
- The Pampering Pleasures of the Kohala Coast
- Kona’s Deep South: Puuhonua o Honaunau to Manuka
- Keauhou, Kona Coffee and Kealakekua Bay
- Out and About in the Kailua-Kona Vicinity
- Cowboy Country to the End of the Road
Hawaii Districts
Holoholo: Day Trips
In the Hawaiian language, “holoholo“ means to go strolling or driving to see what you can see. That’s a great way to explore the Big Island, and you’re guaranteed to discover interesting places and people. To get you started, here are two itineraries for East and West Hawaii Island.
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The Hamakua Heritage Corridor to Waipio Lookout
Photo by Kirk Lee Aeder, Courtesy Big Island Visitor Bureau.
A great day trip is driving along the scenic Hamakua Heritage Corridor from Hilo to Waipio Lookout, exploring the old plantation towns, parks and detours along the way. The road is smooth, and runs along the top of sea cliffs, through valleys, farmland and jungle. Waterfalls beckon. Chasin’ waterfalls. Outside of Hilo is the Big Island’s most famous waterfall, Akaka Falls, and its little brother, Kahuna Falls.
Out and About in the Kailua-Kona Vicinity
Hulihee Palace. Photo courtesy Big Island Visitor's Bureau
Travelers coming to West Hawaii fly into Kona International Airport. Whether you turn your rental car right or left out of the airport is entirely up to personal preference. Turn right, and you’ll head south towards the bustling seaside town of Kailua-Kona and the magnificent Keauhou Resort area, with its numerous historical sites and excellent snorkeling opportunities.