Big Island of Hawaii

Visitor information on Where to Stay, Best Things to Do, and more...

Big Island of Hawaii

Big Island of Hawaii Travel Guide

Visitor Info & Top Things to Do on the Big Island

Essential tips for the Ultimate Big Island Vacation Experience

The Big Island of Hawaii seems determined to break the norm; the stereotype of the average tropical island, that is. Here you'll find the ongoing battle between green forests, black lava fields, the ocean, and the rain almost incomprehensible; the diversity is simply stunning. You may find yourself wondering, "Is this an ancient landscape or a future one?"

We say the Big Island is ‘big’ - and we mean it! It is an island of such proportions that all of the other islands in the main Hawaiian chain could fit inside it nearly twice! Sitting in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, the landmass of the Big Island is approximately the same size as the state of Connecticut, about 4,050 square miles, and is still growing regularly thanks to Kilauea Volcano on the eastern coast of the island.

On the Big Island, it's always best to expect the unexpected. Even the beaches don't follow the rules here. It's almost easier to find a black sand beach than a white one, and if you're adventurous enough, you can even sink your toes into one of the world's few green sand beaches.

Snorkeling with Manta Rays in the Kona area and touring the island's volcanoes are just a few of the top things you should look into while visiting the Big Island of Hawaii. Ultimately, we'll help you discover all the Big Island of Hawaii offers.

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Big Island Visitor Information

Travel Tips for Hawaii's Big Island

The Big Island of Hawaii is the third most popular Hawaiian island among visitors, hosting over 1.5 to 1.7 million travelers annually. Often called the "Big Island" to help distinguish it from the 1,500-mile-long archipelago with which it shares its name, Hawaii, the Big Island has certainly earned its nickname.

Sitting in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, the landmass of the Big Island is approximately the same size as the state of Connecticut, about 4,050 sq. miles, and still growing regularly thanks to Kilauea Volcano on the island's eastern coast.

Composed of five major volcanoes, the island is the youngest in the Hawaiian chain, with origins dating back some 800,000 years to the present day.

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