Green sea turtles are often found on the black sand beaches of Hawaii Island, basking in the warm sun.
All of the Hawaiian Islands are unique and certainly beautiful, but the youngest of them all—Hawaii Island—is truly special. No place else on Earth gives you an opportunity to swim with manta rays, horseback ride, rodeo or go on a cattle drive. Here, you can whale watch, walk through magnificent lava tubes, see molten lava streaming into the ocean, experience a black sand beach, and watch green sea turtles basking in the warm sun. You can marvel at a 420-foot waterfall, gaze at the galaxies from one of the best vantage points on the planet, learn how famous Kona coffee is made or visit unbelievable ancient and historic sites.
And this is just the beginning. If golf or beaching it suits you, Hawaii Island has some of the best in the world. If art and crafts turn your head, you will find an amazing array of paintings, sculptures, glassware, and distinctly hand-crafted jewelry and wooden koa bowls in many places around the Island.
You will also discover a number of museums that contain art exhibits and artifact collections from the 1800s, such as at the famed Lyman Mission House in Hilo. Water sports and deep sea fishing are renowned here. Even the Ironman Triathlon challenges athletes each year at this destination.
The exciting “Voyagers of the Pacific” luau and show at the Royal Kona Resort is not to be missed.
Then, there are the luaus and shows, such as the spectacular “Voyagers of the Pacific” at the iconic Royal Kona Resort of gorgeous Kailua Bay. The East Hawaii Cultural Center in Hilo is a terrific location to take in some live performances of the Island’s finest artists, singers, and dancers.
There is a lot more to see and do on Hawaii Island, but let’s just say this is an incredible place to explore. With your headquarters during your stay at the Royal Kona Resort, we can guide you and help you discover new adventures of almost any description; memories you will cherish forever.