Big Island Things To Dohttps://bigislandthingstodo.comThe local's guide to the best things to do on the Big Island of Hawaiʻi: the Kona manta ray night snorkel, Kealakekua Bay and the Captain Cook Monument, Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, the Maunakea summit at sunset, Hilo waterfalls, Kohala ziplines, Kona coffee farms, whale watching and more. Honest breakdowns, real prices, what to expect, and where to book. 7-Day Big Island Itinerary: Four Nights in Kona, Three on the Hilo Sidehttps://bigislandthingstodo.com/blog/7-day-big-island-itinerary/https://bigislandthingstodo.com/blog/7-day-big-island-itinerary/A day-by-day 7-day Big Island itinerary from locals: manta rays and Kealakekua in Kona, then the volcano, Hilo waterfalls, Maunakea and the Waipiʻo lookout. Best Time to Visit the Big Island: Month by Month, From Localshttps://bigislandthingstodo.com/blog/best-time-to-visit-big-island/https://bigislandthingstodo.com/blog/best-time-to-visit-big-island/When to visit the Big Island: whale season, year-round manta rays, Kona and Hilo weather, Maunakea snow, Merrie Monarch week, and the months with the best value. Kona vs Hilo: Which Side of the Big Island Should You Stay On?https://bigislandthingstodo.com/blog/kona-vs-hilo/https://bigislandthingstodo.com/blog/kona-vs-hilo/Kona vs Hilo, from locals: weather, beaches, drive times, which tours leave from each side, and why a split stay is the best way to see the Big Island. Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkel: The Complete Guidehttps://bigislandthingstodo.com/blog/manta-ray-night-snorkel-guide/https://bigislandthingstodo.com/blog/manta-ray-night-snorkel-guide/Everything about the Kona manta ray night snorkel: how it works, snorkel vs dive, what to bring, kids, seasickness, best times and the operator we recommend. 17 Best Things to Do on the Big Island (A Local's 2026 Guide)https://bigislandthingstodo.com/blog/things-to-do-on-the-big-island/https://bigislandthingstodo.com/blog/things-to-do-on-the-big-island/The best things to do on the Big Island, ranked by locals: manta rays at night, Kīlauea, Maunakea at sunset, Hilo waterfalls, Waipiʻo, whales and free stops. Waipiʻo Valley Guide: Current Access, the Lookout and Nearby Waterfallshttps://bigislandthingstodo.com/blog/waipio-valley-guide/https://bigislandthingstodo.com/blog/waipio-valley-guide/Can you go into Waipiʻo Valley? Current road access, the lookout, how to get there via Honokaʻa, Hāmākua waterfalls nearby, and how to visit with respect.