Aloha from Hawaii’s Big Island
Kohala Coast cultural events and news

Best Golf Courses on the Kohala Coast
There are golf destinations, and then there is the Kohala Coast. Here, bright green fairways flow through ancient lava fields, palm trees sway beside the greens, and the Pacific Ocean becomes part of the game. Add warm sunshine, beautiful resort communities, and an impressive collection of courses, and it is easy to understand why Hawaiʻi…
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Kīlauea’s 50th Eruption Episode: Natural Fireworks on the Big Island
As Hawaiʻi gets ready for Fourth of July celebrations, Kīlauea offered a dramatic celebration of its own. On June 27, 2026, the volcano marked Episode 50 of its ongoing summit eruption inside Halemaʻumaʻu Crater at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. Lava fountaining began at 10:10 a.m. HST and ended at 5:10 p.m., after seven hours of…
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Packing for the Big Island: What to Bring (and What to Leave at Home)
Packing for a Big Island vacation is different than packing for a typical beach getaway. Yes, you will want swimsuits, sandals, sun hats, and plenty of beach time. But Hawaiʻi Island is wonderfully varied. In one trip, you can float in warm ocean water, drive through cool ranch country, and end the day wrapped in…
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Mother-Daughter Trips & Girlfriend Getaways on the Big Island
There is something special about traveling with the women you love. A mother and daughter. Sisters. Lifelong friends. A small circle of women who have carried each other through busy seasons, family responsibilities, work, caregiving, and all the everyday demands of life. A Big Island getaway gives you something different. Space to breathe. Time to…
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Best Big Island Beaches for Every Season, and Why It Matters
A Big Island beach day is never just about choosing the closest stretch of sand. On Hawaiʻi Island, the ocean changes with the seasons, the swell, the wind, and even the time of day. A beach that feels calm in the morning can look completely different by afternoon. A shoreline that is perfect for snorkeling…
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