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Use this interactive map to explore the sights and hotels that await you on Hawaii's Big Island. Click on a camera to see a 360° view. Click on a hotel to see the hotels in that area.
| | | | Big Island | | While the Big Island challenges athletes in the annual Ironman Triathlon, vacationers are energized by its golf-shopping-dining triad. And no trip is complete without a visit to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Hike to the lip of Kilauea’s red-hot caldera—especially dramatic when viewed after dark. | | | | When to go | | Like the other Hawaiian islands, the Big Island’s high seasons are from mid-December to early March and again from June to early September. Due to its size, the Big Island enjoys gentle seas on the leeward side year-round. Hilo is host to the annual Merrie Monarch Festival hula competition in early spring—book early if you plan to attend, as rooms sell out quickly. | | | | Are we there yet? | Flight times
6 hours from Seattle, San Francisco, or Los Angeles; 7.5 hours from Denver; 11 hours from Newark
Inter-island flight times
Big Island to Oahu: 40 minutes
Big Island to Maui: 28 minutes
Flights to Kauai require transfers in either Oahu or Maui
| | | | Must-see sights | | Kilauea at the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Kahaluu Beach Park (great beginner snorkeling)
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| | | | | The Big Island is called that for a reason. If you have more than one day to spend, a car is recommended.
Find a nearby coffeehouse and sip Kona coffee direct from the source.
For the fit and fearless (it’s very difficult to reach), check out the green sand beach. | |
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Big Island
