The Big Island
The Big Island
Things to Do
The Island of Hawai'i, frequently called The Big Island to avoid confusion, is the largest of the Hawaiian islands, and there is a ton of stuff to do, from lounging at the pool or a beach, to hiking, to small-town shopping, to visiting an erupting volcano. If you're thinking about coming several days before the ceremony or staying several days after, but aren't sure what there is to do, here's a few of our favorites, ranked by ease, convenience and cost.
Easy, Convenient & Inexpensive
All of these are either at the Sheraton or on the free Keauhou Resort Trolly route and cost relatively little to enjoy.
- Sheraton Kona Resort Pool
- Ho'oulu Farmer's Market (Wednesdays @ Sheraton)
- Historic Kailua Old Town
- Kona Brewing Company Pub & Brewery Tours
Easy & Inexpensive
All of these require a car to get to, but cost little-to-no money once you're there.
- Kilauea Volcano & National Park
- Hapuna Beach (We will be there on Saturday. Check out the schedule.)
- Pu'u Wa'a Wa'a Cinder Cone (a great hike)
- Ka Lae / South Point (near Green Sand Beach)
Once-in-a-Lifetime
If you have the budget, these are some truly amazing and unique experiences that only Hawai'i can provide.
- Haleo Luau (Mondays & Fridays @ Sheraton)
- Manta Ray Night Snorkel (5 min walk from Sheraton)
- Dolphin Quest (Actually meet and swim with the dolphins!)
- Mauna Kea Stargazing (There is also free access to the stargazing location, with free access to telescopes, but you will need a 4-wheel-drive vehicle and clothes suitable for freezing temperatures.)
The above lists are all things that we have personal connections to, but there's lots more! The island has more land area than all the others in the archepelago combined, and it's gorgeous from tip to tip to tip:
Here's a more dense list of 50 possible things to do provided by the hotel.
If there's something you'd like to do, but aren't sure if it will work due to schedule or logistics, please reach out to us and we'll be happy to help you figure it out.