3 large bronze bells in front of flowers & ocean

Introducing the Sculpture Garden and Preserve

  Holualoa Inn is proud to announce our new Sculpture Garden and Preserve, created to provide our guests a restorative place to explore, relax and reflect. Set against sweeping views of the Kona coastline and amid acres of land filled with tropical plants and flowers, the Sculpture Garden features interactive sculptures commissioned and installed to …
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Fresh produce from the garden

Big Island Local Food: The Best of the Season’s Harvest

When you think of the top five things on your must do list for your getaway to the Big Island, you might be thinking of waterfalls, beaches, sea turtles, and mountaintops. Not that there’s anything wrong with that. Chances are, visiting a local farmer’s market might be a bit lower down on your list, if …
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girl on a nature hike on Hawaii

Top 5 Best Hikes on the Big Island of Hawaii

The Big Island of Hawaii is a hiker’s dream. Within its 4,028 square miles of land area are most of the world’s climate zones, a range of terrain types, and 13,796′ of potential elevation gain. Most trailheads are easily accessible from Kona and Hilo within an hour or two, which means hikers can explore as …
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Top 5 Parks on the Big Island

The Big Island of Hawaii is 4028 miles square, home to five massive volcanoes, sweeping hillsides, deep-cut valleys, rolling plains, rugged coastlines, and the majesty of the boundless Pacific Ocean. It is home to one massive National Park, several smaller federally-protected areas, and numerous state parks and reserves which provide endless opportunities for exploration and …
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Off the Beaten Path on the Big Island of Hawaii… Farms & Sunsets

Sometimes you don’t need to travel far off the beaten path to find great activities on the Big Island. The Kona District on the Big Island of Hawai’i is home to some hidden gems that are just a stone’s throw from the Holualoa Inn. Whether you are just looking for a quick trip between sitting down to …
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Off the Beaten Path on the Big Island of Hawaii…Temples & Caves

One of the best things about the Big Island of Hawaii is that even though it is becoming an increasingly popular destination for visitors from around the world, it still has plenty of places to get away and opportunities for discovery and adventure. The island is rich in history, culture and natural beauty, but many …
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Aloha Lava Heads : The Inside Scoop on Hawaii Lava Tours

Ever wonder what it’s like to get up close and personal with an actual lava flow? We are not talking about the fruity tropical drink here, you can do that later, we are talking full blown Fire Goddess Madam Pele’s 1000 degree liquid aloha fire! Here’s your chance… It’s been years since the lava viewing …
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Big Island Winter Stargazing

Have you noticed that “space” is all over the news and in the movie theaters lately? Take a look at NASA’s Orion spacecraft having just completed a perfect launch and try to imagine the future of space travel with humans blasting off, again. “The final frontier” is closer than ever, ripe for exploration and NASA’s …
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