Discover the rich history, culture and beauty of the Kona region of the Island of Hawaii during your next vacation. Find travel information, tips and more.

Stay in Historic Kailua Village after sunset to experience the nightlife, Hawaiʻi Island style. Listen to live music as you stare out into tranquil Kailua Bay, fueling up on delicious local food for another day of adventure on the island of Hawaiʻi.

Find travel information about the Island of Hawaii, including activities, lodging, dining and more from the official resource for the state of Hawaii.

Find more information about things to do on the Island of Hawaii, including hiking, surfing, national parks and more. Plan your perfect vacation to the Hawaiian Islands.

Ranging from the fern forests of Puna and the cool, misty breezes of Waimea, to the sunny lava plains of Kona and the dry heat of Kaʻū, the island of Hawaiʻi is a place of stunningly distinct environments. Download a PDF driving map of the island of Hawaiʻi. View an image file of the island of Hawaiʻi map.

Major resort destinations on the island of Hawaiʻi include the Kohala Coast, Historic Kailua Village (Kailua-Kona) and Keauhou, both in Kona. There are hotels and accommodations in Hilo and Puna on the east side closer to Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.

Located at Hōnaunau Bay in South Kona, Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau immerses you in Hawaiian culture. This 180-acre national historic park was once the home of royal grounds and a place of refuge for ancient Hawaiian lawbreakers.

Tee it up at some of the most memorable golf courses in the world when you play a round of golf on the island of Hawaii (aka the Big Island). Plan your perfect vacation to the Hawaiian Islands.

Located about 12 miles south of Historic Kailua Village (Kailua-Kona) in South Kona, Kealakekua Bay is a Marine Life Conservation District perfect for snorkeling, scuba diving and kayaking. The bay's brilliant waters are filled with coral and schools of tropical fish.

2-2.5 hours (95 miles) southeast of Kailua-Kona, Hwy. 11 Established in 1916, Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park encompasses 335,259 acres or about 523 square miles (by comparison, the island of Oʻahu is 597 square miles).