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Exploring Nature
There is a surprisingly large number of things to do on our island, those that do their research will find there is always something going on.  If you are an outdoorsy person you will find many parks to hike, birdwatch, photograph, swim, camp and just explore.  

  • Hawaii County Parks >
  • Hawaii Volcanoes National Park >
  • Hawaii Surf Report >
  • Hawaii Weather Report >

With the tropical breeze and the warm ocean water, Hawaii is a great place to do water sports.  From snorkeling to swimming, kayaking, surfing, diving, fishing and much more!

Art Exhibits and Galleries
If you like to frequent art galleries and exhibits, then the Big Island is another great place for you.  With so much natural beauty, world-class artists are drawn here and display their work at galleries throughout the island.  

  • Lyman Mission House Museum >
  • Volcano Art Center Gallery >
  • Imiloa Astronomy Center >

Food and Drink
If food is your thing, you will most likely be surprised at the amazing eclectic types of food shops, restaurants and farms that welcome visitors and provide a great selection of ingredients to use in your culinary concoctions.  If you want to just indulge and stay out of the kitchen, you will find ample options throughout the Island.  From mom-and-pop shave-ice stands to gourmet 5-star restaurants in the local resorts, there is indeed something for everyone.

  • Sonia Tastes Hawaii >
  • More food-related links >
  • Waimea Hawaiian Homestead Farmers Market
  • Parker School Farmers Market

Music and Nightlife
Hawaiian Slack-Key Guitar has made international acclaim and draws people here on a regular basis.  We are lucky to have many masters residing here and performing regularly around the Island.  If you haven’t explored this musical genre, maybe it is time you researched it?  Link to a local music site >  

Music Venues are located throughout the island.  Some are small and some can accommodate big-name acts that tour the globe.  If you would like to see if your travel dates coincide with some live shows, please take a look at our Events Calendar Page.  

For most, after a long day of sight-seeing and trekking around the island, you just want to check out some music or some entertainment near your hotel or lodging.  Most likely there will be something to keep you busy, there is usually live music at the local bars or coffee shops.  If you are staying at a resort, check with the concierge to see if there are live performances there as this is quite often the case.  Kona and Hilo are the cities with the most venues so if you are not staying there you may be up for a little drive.

  • Big Island Night Life
  • Blue Dragon Kawaihae

 

 

Island-Style Living and Etiquette
Hawaii is truly a cultural melting pot and has an extremely diverse population.  As a result of this diversity we have a mix of languages, ethnicities and cultural events, that all contribute to what we call an “Island Style” way of life.  You may find that things tend to move more slowly here.  People like to talk a little more slowly, take a few more breaks from work, enjoy outdoor activities regardless of weather conditions, and really take advantage of all the things a mild tropical climate affords.  This may take a little getting used to, but once you acclimate yourself to it, it’s hard to go back!  What is better than taking a break from work to enjoy the cool tradewinds, watch the outrigger canoe races, and “talk story” with an older local guy about the good old days of old time Hilo?  This is truly what memories are made of, and it is Island Style Living that makes it all possible.

Now we bring up etiquette because if you act like a typical tourist or “haole” and are not respectful of the regular way of life here, you may stand out like a sore thumb and that may lead to your not enjoying all that our Island has to offer.  So just a few basic suggestions that will help your overall experience here in Hawaii:

  • Slow Down!  This isn’t the Mainland and you are not a race track, so take a deep breath and make a point to observe the natural beauty around you at every turn.  You never know what you might be missing, from whales to rainbows to fresh fruit stands to a new coffee shop offering some fresh Island coffee!
  • Be Friendly and Smile!  You never know when just saying “hello” will lead to meeting a friendly and warm-hearted local  that will give you suggestions to find the best beach or the best luau to check out.  So leave your inhibitions at home and show some Aloha, I think you will find that it will be returned without hesitation.
  • Try New Things!  Sure you may be a steak and potatoes kind of person, but you never know when you will find a new favorite fruit, ice cream, coffee, or pizza!  The same goes for beaches, parks, waterfalls, and the natural beauty.  Sure you may have seen a nice sandy beach or a waterfall, but maybe you’ll notice something you haven’t before, see a trail that you didn’t notice the last time, or experience a new beauty that you forgot existed.
  • Make time to relax and enjoy the little things.  Whether you are a resident or a visitor, there will always be a rush-hour to fight with, a luau to squeeze in before the sunset sail, or one extra thing on the agenda that is stretching you thin.  In the grand scheme of things being two cars ahead of the guy in front of you or arriving home 45 seconds early isn’t going to be a big deal.  But seeing the most spectacular sunset of the month, or bumping into an old school friend you haven’t seen in years probably will be a memory you will want to keep.

So yes, Island-Style is living with “Aloha”, living while making a point to enjoy even the littlest things in life, and being a kind respectful person.  This is what has made our beautiful Island home a destination for so many, and a great place to live for all of the residents too.  We hope that whether you are here for just a part of the year, or as a full-time resident, you see the Aloha around you and share it with those that you meet.

Big Island Homes

100 PUUEO ST, HILO image
100 PUUEO ST, HILO $2,000,000

The Wild Ginger Inn is a charming low-rise hotel, currently operational as boutique guest lodging. This fee simple property is composed of two adjacent lots covering 1.6...

  • 643529 MLS
  • Fee Simple Tenure
Courtesy of Hilo Brokers Ltd

Listing courtesy of Hilo Brokers Ltd.

KEALAKEKUA image
KEALAKEKUA $2,000,000

Rich in beauty and history this gently sloping ranch stretches across 21 acres of deep, fertile soil above Hokulia Resort. The land, first gifted to the mother of Queen ...

  • 643308 MLS
  • Fee Simple Tenure
Courtesy of LUVA LLC

Listing courtesy of LUVA LLC.

81-2026 HAKU NUI RD, CAPTAIN COOK image
81-2026 HAKU NUI RD, CAPTAIN COOK $2,000,000

Looking for your own, one of a kind 5.3 acre farm estate with 3 separate dwellings with lots of opportunity? Go no further! Located in cool, green, upcountry Captain Cook...

  • 18 Beds
  • 11 Baths
  • 640344 MLS
  • Fee Simple Tenure
Courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Hawaii Island Properties

Listing courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Hawaii Island Properties.

55-450 STONE CRUSHER RD, HAWI image
55-450 STONE CRUSHER RD, HAWI $2,000,000

Stone Crusher Estate - a private estate, family compound, or corporate retreat property located in Hawi, North Kohala, an hour from the Kona airport. Two fully permitted ...

  • 8 Beds
  • 6 Baths
  • 640098 MLS
  • Fee Simple Tenure
Courtesy of Hawaii Life

Listing courtesy of Hawaii Life.

72-3224 ALAPII KULA PLACE, KAILUA KONA image
72-3224 ALAPII KULA PLACE, KAILUA KONA $2,000,000

Property owners are extended the opportunity to apply to the Kukio Golf & Beach Club: an oceanfront private club with world class amenities including Tom Fazio designed 1...

  • 638675 MLS
  • Fee Simple Tenure
Courtesy of Kukio Properties

Listing courtesy of Kukio Properties.

74-567 HONOKOHAU ST Unit 4, KAILUA KONA image
74-567 HONOKOHAU ST Unit 4, KAILUA KONA — Honokohau Plaza Condominium $2,000,000

Sale includes TMK 3-4-24-3-4,5,11,12 which is 7920 warehouse first floor and fantastic office storage mezzanine! There are five parking spaces per TMK which will be deede...

  • 629022 MLS
  • Honokohau Plaza Condominium Bldg.
  • Fee Simple Tenure
Courtesy of Go Commercial, LLC

Listing courtesy of Go Commercial, LLC.

78-6634 ALII DR, KAILUA KONA image
78-6634 ALII DR, KAILUA KONA $1,999,000

OWNER FINANCING AVAILABLE! Buy this property as either a Vacation Rental Business or your own private retreat. A short walk to Kahalu Beach and White Sands Beach. *...

  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 641057 MLS
  • Fee Simple Tenure
Courtesy of MIRIMAR, LLC

Listing courtesy of MIRIMAR, LLC.

69-1000 KOLEA KAI CIR Unit 2C, WAIKOLOA image
69-1000 KOLEA KAI CIR Unit 2C, WAIKOLOA — Kolea Condo Villas $1,999,000

Welcome to Kolea 2C, a 2147 SF, 3 bedroom, 3 & 1/2 bath Kolea Penthouse. This Villa has all of the bells and whistles, which combine to make a Kolea condominium so sought...

  • 3 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 638766 MLS
  • Kolea Condo Villas Bldg.
  • Fee Simple Tenure
Courtesy of Hawaii Luxury Listings LLC

Listing courtesy of Hawaii Luxury Listings LLC.

75-5984 ALII DR, KAILUA KONA image
75-5984 ALII DR, KAILUA KONA $1,998,000 ▼

Kona Oceanfront Beauty...zoning V-1.25= Resort-Hotel zoning allows for possible STVR short term rental. Old Hawaii at its best! A rare piece of real estate now offered fo...

  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 638881 MLS
  • Fee Simple Tenure
Courtesy of Pacific Image Properties

Listing courtesy of Pacific Image Properties.

92-8691 LOTUS BLOSSOM LN, OCEAN VIEW image
92-8691 LOTUS BLOSSOM LN, OCEAN VIEW $1,995,000

Retail Complex consisting of 3 buildings fully occupied with 13 Tenants. This Shopping Center is a hub for the town of Ocean View, with a well-established history for se...

  • 645996 MLS
  • Fee Simple Tenure
Courtesy of Hawaii & Pacific Commercial Properties

Listing courtesy of Hawaii & Pacific Commercial Properties.

75-5521 KONA BAY DR, KAILUA KONA image
75-5521 KONA BAY DR, KAILUA KONA $1,995,000

Welcome to this fun filled, custom built, luxury home in the gated, oceanfront community of Kona Bay Estates located in downtown Kona. With over 5,000 square feet underro...

  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 641556 MLS
  • Fee Simple Tenure
Courtesy of Keller Williams Realty Maui

Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Realty Maui.

62-3600 AMAUI PL Unit 314, KAMUELA image
62-3600 AMAUI PL Unit 314, KAMUELA — Waiulaula At Mauna Kea Resort $1,995,000 ▼

Beautiful ocean/sunset and Kohala Mountain Views from this well cared for duplex unit with private heated built-in pool and spa, custom window coverings, Wolf and Subzero...

  • 3 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 641601 MLS
  • Waiulaula At Mauna Kea Resort Bldg.
  • Fee Simple Tenure
Courtesy of Hawaii Life Mauna Kea LLC

Listing courtesy of Hawaii Life Mauna Kea LLC.

62-3600 Amaui Pl. Unit 345, KAMUELA image
62-3600 Amaui Pl. Unit 345, KAMUELA — Waiulaula At Mauna Kea Resort $1,995,000

Waiulaula #345 is a quality Maryl built Villa that offers a great location situated on the Hapuna Golf Course’s 15th hole. The home is being offered furnished and is a gr...

  • 3 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 638318 MLS
  • Waiulaula At Mauna Kea Resort Bldg.
  • Fee Simple Tenure
Courtesy of Hawaii Life Mauna Kea LLC

Listing courtesy of Hawaii Life Mauna Kea LLC.

68-1050 MAUNA LANI POINT DR Unit C102, KAMUELA image
68-1050 MAUNA LANI POINT DR Unit C102, KAMUELA — Mauna Lani Point $1,995,000 ▼

Mauna Lani Point - Overlooking Mauna Lani's signature par 3 15th hole, with amazing ocean, fairway and sunset views, this oceanfront, two- bedroom has one of the best loc...

  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 622783 MLS
  • Mauna Lani Point Bldg.
  • Fee Simple Tenure
Courtesy of Corcoran Pacific Properties

Listing courtesy of Corcoran Pacific Properties.

77-6580 ALII DRIVE, KAILUA KONA image
77-6580 ALII DRIVE, KAILUA KONA $1,995,000

Unique, ocean-front home with breathtaking, 180 degree ocean views that has a (STVR) permit. Walking distance to popular Kahalu'u Beach Park. Gorgeous ocean and sunset v...

  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Baths
  • 632322 MLS
  • Fee Simple Tenure
Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Island Properties - Kona

Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Island Properties - Kona.

77-6483 ALII DR, KAILUA KONA image
77-6483 ALII DR, KAILUA KONA $1,990,000 ▼

Ideally located just steps from iconic White Sands Beach, "Sugar Shack" has the appeal and appearance of a traditional upscale Hawaiian home surrounded by a luxuriant lan...

  • 7 Beds
  • 5 Baths
  • 641281 MLS
  • Fee Simple Tenure
Courtesy of Sue Brown Realty and Associates

Listing courtesy of Sue Brown Realty and Associates.

46-3823 KAPUNA RD, HONOKAA image
46-3823 KAPUNA RD, HONOKAA $1,980,000

This Yurt Living = Glamping on Steroids… Wake up under a 30’ round silk parachute in the main loft style living area. The kitchen includes hand burnished concrete counte...

  • 1 Baths
  • 639848 MLS
  • Fee Simple Tenure
Courtesy of Venture Sotheby's International Realty

Listing courtesy of Venture Sotheby's International Realty.

75-5932 ALII DR, KAILUA KONA image
75-5932 ALII DR, KAILUA KONA $1,969,000 ▲

One of the Most Rare and Magical Ocean Front Estates on Earth RARE ~ ABSOLUTE OCEANFRONT ~ TWO STORY HOME ~ PRICED TO SELL See and smell the South Pacific Ocean as the ...

  • 3 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 641625 MLS
  • Fee Simple Tenure
Courtesy of Windermere C & H Properties

Listing courtesy of Windermere C & H Properties.

68-1050 MAUNA LANI POINT DR Unit F102, KAMUELA image
68-1050 MAUNA LANI POINT DR Unit F102, KAMUELA — Mauna Lani Point $1,965,000

Breathtaking location with golf course frontage and the sound and views of the ocean! Mauna Lani Point is a serene environment with easy access to all the amenities of Ma...

  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 639510 MLS
  • Mauna Lani Point Bldg.
  • Fee Simple Tenure
Courtesy of Hapuna Realty

Listing courtesy of Hapuna Realty.

72-119 WAIULU ST Unit UNIT B, KAILUA KONA image
72-119 WAIULU ST Unit UNIT B, KAILUA KONA — Waiulu Villas $1,950,000

HUALALAI RESORT, Waiulu Villa 119B: Upper level corner unit offers stunning views of Hualalai Mountain, the 5th, 6th and 7th holes of the Members-only Ke’olu Golf Course,...

  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 644799 MLS
  • Waiulu Villas Bldg.
  • Fee Simple Tenure
Courtesy of Hualalai Realty

Listing courtesy of Hualalai Realty.

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