Suggested Itineraries

The west side is an area of dramatic contrast, where raw black lava meets white sand beaches, rocky, waterless shorelines lead to forested uplands, vast pastures and manicured resort landscaping.

The east side is much more native green and lush, with rainforests, valleys, ocean cliffs, waterfalls, rainbow gardens, flowers and farms. The west side is where you find top luxury resorts, condos and golf courses, and the active visitor destination of Kailua-Kona, and the east side is home to an active volcano – along with lots of other interesting things to see and do.