Ka'u District

Activities

Have you ever seen a beach with black sand? Because of constant volcanic activity, you'll find white sands, green sands and black sands on Hawaii Island. Located on the southeastern Kau coast, Punaluu Black Sand Beach is one of the most famous black sand beaches in Hawaii.

Transportation

Rental Cars:

Most visitors get around by renting a car. Hawaii has all the major car rental companies, including Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Hertz, National, Thrifty and others. Service desks are located at the airports and at major hotels. Taxicabs are also available on the major islands.

InterIsland Travel:

Island hopping is done via interisland airlines, primarily Hawaiian Airlines. Hawaiian Air is known for their great customer service, earning the #1 ranking in overall quality from the Airline Quality Rating study in 3 of the past 4 years. G0! Mokulele is another option that is generally a little less expensive, but you’re flying in a small aircraft and it can be a bumpy ride.

Resort Shuttles:

Many resorts provide shuttle transportation within the area. Check your hotel concierge for more information.

Food & Drink

Bring a hearty appetite to Hawaii Island. Choices range from local-style comfort food in neighborhoods like Downtown Hilo, to award winning Hawaii Regional Cuisine in Waimea and the resorts of the Kohala Coast.

Creative chefs like Peter Merriman of Merriman’s Restaurant take full advantage of the island's cattle ranches, fresh fish, and local vegetables grown in rich volcanic soil.

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