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Hawaii

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Kona Coast

Black sand beaches

Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park

Tropical rain forests

Top Lifestyles

Beach

Green sand beaches
- 250+ miles (400+ km) of public coastline with almost 100 beaches
- Different beaches have different sand colors, including black, green, salt-and-pepper, and white.
- Many beaches have offshore reefs and are rocky.
- The Kona Coast offers the best beaches for swimming.
Water Sports

Experienced surfing
- Kahaluʻu Beach Park is the best place for beginning surfers and snorkeling.
- Good places for experienced surfers include Honoliʻi Point, Hilo Bay Front Park, and Keaukaha Beach Park.
- ʻAnaehoʻomalu Bay is an ideal place for windsurfing.
- There are also opportunities for night diving with manta rays and swimming with dolphins.
Fishing/Hunting

Blue marlin
- The Kona Coast is called the “marlin capital of the world.”
- Site of the Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament for more than 50 years
- About 100 charter fishing companies on the island
- Game hunting includes hunting for wild boar, feral sheep, turkeys, and pheasants.
Boating/Sailing

Ocean kayaking
- Ocean kayaking areas for all skill levels.
- Several annual long-distance canoe races.
- Boat storage available at numerous marinas.
- Boat tours include catamaran, sunset, and dinner cruises, submarine tours to see coral reefs, and year-round whale watching and dolphin watching tours.

OTHER POPULAR LIFESTYLES

Bicycling, golf destination, retirement, scenic, tennis

Highlights

The name “Hawaiʻi” refers to the state and to an island within the state, which is usually called the “Big Island.”
Twice as big as any of the other Hawaiian islands
Ranked No. 1 on Islands magazine’s 2010 list of the top 20 Best Islands to Live On
Contains all but two of the world’s climate zones, including tropical rain forests, volcanic deserts, and beaches
1.5 million visitors annually
Hosts the Merrie Monarch Festival, which is the world’s biggest hula competition
Site of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, which includes Kīlauea, one of the world’s most active volcanoes
Guided hikes and air tours highlight the many waterfalls, including the 442-foot (135 m) ʻAkaka Falls and 1,299-foot (396 m) Hiʻilawe Falls.

FAST FACTS

Population	185,079
Size	4,028 square miles (10,473 km²)
Climate	The Big Island enjoys tropical temperatures and cooling trade winds all year.
Nearby Airports with Hub Connections	Kona International Airport (KOA): Direct connections include Chicago (ORD), Honolulu (HNL), Los Angeles (LAX), San Francisco (SFO), Seattle (SEA) Honolulu International Airport (HNL): Direct connections include Anchorage (ANC), Atlanta (ATL), Chicago (ORD), Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), Houston (IAH), Las Vegas (LAS), Los Angeles (LAX), Newark (EWR), San Francisco (SFO), Seattle (SEA)