Aloha from Hawaii’s Big Island

Kohala Coast cultural events and news

Time to Cowboy Up, Hawaiian Style!

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[av_video src=’https://www.youtube.com/embed/hgNv8uRtmV4′ mobile_image=” attachment=” attachment_size=” format=’16-9′ width=’16’ height=’9′ conditional_play=” av_uid=’av-36o6ef’ custom_class=”] For most people, Hawaii conjures up images of white sandy beaches, mai tais, hula dancers, and leis. But what about cowboys with guitars? While it might not be your typical vision of Hawaii, there were actually cowboys here on the Big Island before there…

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Discover the Myths and Legends of Hawaii

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Hawaii is rich with myths and legends, passed down by storytellers from generation to generation. From the flowers to the lava rocks, there is a story behind nearly everything here. The legend of Lehua and Ohia For example, do you know why you should never pluck the bright red lehua blossom from the ohia tree?…

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Sweet reasons to plan a trip to Hawaii

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Anytime is a good time to visit Hawaii, but spring is especially sweet. For one, spring brings the annual Big Island Chocolate Festival, taking place each year here on the Kohala Coast, convenient to many of our vacation rentals. A good time for a good cause The festival schedule includes chocolate farm tours, a tequila…

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Experience the flavors of Hawaii

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During your time in Hawaii, you are likely to see some unfamiliar things on menus and experience island flavors very different from what you find at home. Hawaii truly is a melting pot of different cultures, and one of the best ways to experience this diversity is through food. Start your day the Hawaiian way……

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Our favorite picks for family fun on the Big Island of Hawaii

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The Big Island of Hawaii is a wonderful destination for a family vacation, with lots of family-friendly places and things to do. After the beach, here are some of our favorite activities for family fun! Go wild at Pana’ewa Rainforest Zoo With free admission, beautiful landscaping, diverse animals and a cool playground, Pana’ewa Rainforest Zoo…

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