Rourk’s guidebook
OUR PERSONAL TOP 10 THINGS TO DO IN THE BIG ISLAND
We love the Big Island and all that it has to offer. The variety of terrain and micro-climates makes every turn on the road unique.
2. Uncle Roberts in Kalapana on Wednesday night for good food and live music
1. Just relax with a day at Kehena Beach, and BBQ on the Lanai with your favorite beverage.
Akaka Falls State Park
875 Akaka Falls RdIt is stunning
A lively and one of the best farmers markets on the Big Island
169 locals recommend
Maku'u Farmer's Market
15-2131 Keaau-Pahoa RdA lively and one of the best farmers markets on the Big Island
A truly stunning view. Allow yourself time if you want to hike, it is really steep.
32 locals recommend
Waipi'o Valley
48-5561A Waipio Valley RdA truly stunning view. Allow yourself time if you want to hike, it is really steep.
This is along hike but well worth it if you have the time. Bring water, a hat and sunscreen.
43 locals recommend
Green Sand Beach Trailhead
This is along hike but well worth it if you have the time. Bring water, a hat and sunscreen.
A great place to swim and snorkel outside of Hilo. I like to go before 1 or 2pm. A lot of times it will be sunny there if it is overcast in Hilo.
176 locals recommend
Richardson Ocean Park
2355 Kalanianaole StA great place to swim and snorkel outside of Hilo. I like to go before 1 or 2pm. A lot of times it will be sunny there if it is overcast in Hilo.
Manini'owali Beach (Kua Bay)
Beautiful White sand beach outside of Kona
A great day trip, explore the caldera, lava tubes and majesty of the Volcano.
880 locals recommend
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
A great day trip, explore the caldera, lava tubes and majesty of the Volcano.
A wonderful place for food and entertainment on Wednesday night.
171 locals recommend
Uncle Robert's Awa Bar and Farmers Market
12-5038 Kalapana Kapoho Beach RdA wonderful place for food and entertainment on Wednesday night.
Kehena
Just relax with a day at Kehena Beach, then a BBQ and your favorite beverage on the Lanai.