Home to the island’s finest resorts, the Big Island’s Kohala Coast is the perfect setting for the ultimate beachgoer’s lifestyle while offering the luxurious benefits that any exclusive resort guest expects. Here, world-class resorts dot the dramatic lava landscape and the views are nothing short of spectacular.

If you’re looking for the finest beaches on the island, this is where you’ll find them. This slice of coast also enjoys sunny weather virtually year-round. With less then nine inches of rainfall annually, one can definitely experience the landscape at a leisurely pace. Go just a little bit north and you’ll gaze upon some of the most treasured spectacles on the Big Island – majestic sea cliffs that provide a dramatic vantage point of the ocean and the broad slopes of the island’s volcanoes in the distance.

Attractions

Amidst the beaches, the lush greens of the courses, and the lava outcroppings, one can spot the remains of ancient Hawaiian culture standing as modern day sentinels. Here, the centuries-old culture and heritage has endured. You can marvel at the remarkable Puukohola Heiau National Historic Site, which is hailed as the largest restored temple in Hawaii. It is a favorite spot among locals and visitors alike.

Kohala Coast is also home to uniquely Hawaiian galleries and boutiques located alongside historical landmarks and buildings. Art lovers can relax and enjoy themselves at their favorite eateries serving fabulous regional and international cuisine. Hawaiian culture is truly alive and thriving in the Kohala Coast.

Families looking to relax on the beach can head to Spencer Beach Park, just below Puukohola Heiau. You can test your sporting mettle on some of Hawaii’s best golf courses, which are located along Kohala Coast.

Resorts and Golf Courses

On the coast, you’ll find several resorts, hotels and golf courses.
These include:

• Hualalai Resort – The award-winning Hualalai at Historic Ka’upulehu has been named one of “the World’s Top 100 Resorts by the Robb Report. It’s home to the first Jack Nicklaus Signature course on the island.
• Mauna Kea Resort – A luxury resort and a Big Island landmark for over five decades, Mauna Kea boasts a beautiful golf course designed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr. and recently updated by Rees Jones.
• Mauna Lani – Apart from the Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows, this premier beachfront resort features the Mauna Lani Spa and the Francis H I’i. Brown North and South golf courses.
• Waikoloa – In this area, you’ll find the Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, Hilton Waikoloa Village, and the Waikoloa Beach & Kings’ golf courses.

Written by Rick Oliver on July 1, 2015
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