There’s something special about summer on the Kohala Coast. The days are long and bright, the water feels wonderfully warm and calm, and the coastline seems to glow beneath the sun. Winter can bring larger north swells, while summer frequently offers more calm days for swimming, snorkeling, paddleboarding, and unhurried afternoons beside the ocean. Of…

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…

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…

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…

If you’re planning a vacation to Hawaiʻi Island, one of the most common questions we hear at Kohala Coast Properties is: “Do I really need a rental car on the Big Island?” The short answer? Yes. You absolutely do. The Big Island is magnificent, wild, and wonderfully spread out. And while that’s exactly what makes…