BRING BINOCULARS! Anywhere along the Kohala coast (ideally between Kawaihae and Kapa'a Beach Park), you can watch whales spout and breach. Mahukona and Kapa'a Park are excellent spots to enjoy the show. January is peak humpback whale season! It's amazing!

The Pololu Valley offers a great lookout, hike, and the black sand beach. The hike will lead you through some spectacular views of the valley and cliffs. The end of the hike leads to the black sand beach and ancient forest at the valley floor. It's about 1 mile each way and about 400 feet of elevation drop and gain. The parking is limited! Best to go in the morning.

An absolutely lovely place to snorkel (if no surf and calm waters), whale watch, and take in views of Maui. Mahukona is the site of an old sugar cane shipping port. Amber's dad, Thomas, can be found here each morning on his long ocean swims.

A very fun white sand beach with activities for everyone! Beach games, body and boogie boarding, sand castles and sunshine for all!

There are numerous farmers markets around the island with local produce, delicious food, and island goods. Check out this website to find locations and times of all the markets.

Kohala Mountain Road is a great way to experience the natural beauty of the Big Island. This road, officially called Route 250, travels from Hawi south to Waimea over Kohala Mountain (~20 miles in length). The scenery is gorgeous! Go on a sunny day to drive past mountain pastures, cinder cones, rolling hills and tree-lined mountains with stunning views down the Kohala coast.

Experience Open Range Horseback Riding in the unspoiled upcountry Hawai'i at the Ponoholo Ranch on historic Kohala Mountain. This 11,000 acre working cattle ranch, stretching from the rain forest to the ocean, offers the most spectacular scenery on the Big Island. Amber and her mom, Alison, did this last year and LOVED it!

Just 10 minutes south of Hawi along the beautiful Kohala coast sits Lapakahi State Park. Learn more about the traditional Hawaiian lifestyle by taking a self-guided tour through the partially restored remains of this ancient Hawaiian coastal settlement.

Beautiful hikes and lookouts in some of the world's most unique landscape. Check before your trip to see if any active lava flow!!

Great snorkeling spot - lots of colorful fish and dolphins if you get lucky!

Step back in time and into a piece of living Hawaiian history – Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park. An excellent way to learn more about traditional Hawaiian culture. And it's right next to Two Step Beach!