Lani's Guidebook

Lani
Lani's Guidebook

Beach

This public beach is popular, you would want to get there as early as 9am to get good parking.
Absolutely gorgeous white sand beach, just bring your beach chairs and the umbrella, don't forget the cooler to keep your drinks cold.
66 locals recommend
Manini'owali Beach (Kua Bay)
66 locals recommend
Absolutely gorgeous white sand beach, just bring your beach chairs and the umbrella, don't forget the cooler to keep your drinks cold.
Beautiful white sand beach a favorite for beginner to experienced surfers. Great beach to lounge, relax and get a suntan. Clean public shower & bathrooms. Short drive down the hill, about 6 miles from the cottage.
16 locals recommend
Kohanaiki Beach Park
16 locals recommend
Beautiful white sand beach a favorite for beginner to experienced surfers. Great beach to lounge, relax and get a suntan. Clean public shower & bathrooms. Short drive down the hill, about 6 miles from the cottage.

Food Scene

Aloha vibe, Great service, local favorite!
Love this restaurant, generous amount of food served. Tropical drinks are my favorite at Fish Hopper, Beautiful scenery *request to be seated near the open windows.
60 locals recommend
Fish Hopper Seafood & Steaks
60 locals recommend
Love this restaurant, generous amount of food served. Tropical drinks are my favorite at Fish Hopper, Beautiful scenery *request to be seated near the open windows.

Neighborhoods

Country, historic, small town, eclectic stores, outdoor markets.
Sightsee the historic Kapaau, Kohala town the Kamehameha Statue, keep driving to the end of the northern point of the Big Island, Upolu Point.
6 locals recommend
Kapaau
6 locals recommend
Sightsee the historic Kapaau, Kohala town the Kamehameha Statue, keep driving to the end of the northern point of the Big Island, Upolu Point.

Sightseeing, Black sand beach

Amazing Black sand beach created by the last lava flow.
Absolute local favorite, Love this pristine black sand beach created from the last lava flow. Highly reccomend to see while on the Big Island.
45 locals recommend
Pohoiki Black Sand Beach
Kalapana Kapoho Beach Road
45 locals recommend
Absolute local favorite, Love this pristine black sand beach created from the last lava flow. Highly reccomend to see while on the Big Island.