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Hawai‘i Island Audio Library
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Free, narrated guides for Hawai‘i Island beaches, attractions, and planning pages we’ve recorded. Tap any tile to play. Pick your narrator any time.
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Beaches & Sights
Beaches, attractions, hikes, and activities — the kind of audio you’d want before pulling into a parking lot.
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PlaceBig IslandKona Coast Kekaha Kai State Park Information | Hawaii Travel Guide
PlaceBig IslandManini'owali Beach in Kua Bay Information & More
PlaceBig IslandMakalawena Beach Information, Photos, & More
PlaceBig IslandMauna Kea Beach (Kauna'oa Bay), Big Island: Access & Tips (2026)
PlaceBig IslandGreen Sand Beach Hawaii: Papakolea on Big Island (How to Visit)
PlaceBig IslandPuako Bay Information & More
PlaceBig IslandBlack Sand Beach Hawaii: Punaluu & More on the Big Island
PlaceBig IslandSpencer Beach Park, Big Island: Calm Swimming, Camping & Tips (2026)
PlaceBig IslandPololu Valley Awini Trail Information & More
PlaceBig IslandChain of Craters Road, Big Island: Stops, Lava & Tips (2026)
PlaceBig IslandCrater Rim Drive Information, Photos & More | Big Island Hawaii
PlaceBig IslandFour Mile Scenic Route Information, Photos & More
PlaceBig IslandHawaii Tropical Botanical Garden Information
PlaceBig IslandHawaii Volcanoes National Park: Fees, Lava Status & Visit Tips
PlaceBig IslandHiilawe Falls Information, Photos & More
PlaceBig IslandHulihee Palace Information, Photos & More
PlaceBig IslandImiloa Astronomy Center of Hawaii Information
PlaceBig IslandKealakekua Bay Information, Photos & More
PlaceBig IslandKipuka Puaulu Bird Park Information, Photos & More
PlaceBig IslandMauna Kea, Big Island: Stargazing, Summit Drive & Visitor Guide (2026)
PlaceBig IslandPe'e Pe'e Falls Information, Photos & More
Pololu Valley Overlook Information, Photos & More
PlaceBig IslandPuuhonua o Honaunau Historical Park Information
PlaceBig IslandRainbow Falls State Park Information & More
PlaceBig IslandKa Lae (South Point), Hawaii: The Southernmost Tip of the U.S.
PlaceBig IslandNahuku Thurston Lava Tube Information & More
PlaceBig IslandUmauma Falls Information, Photos & More
PlaceBig IslandWaipio Valley, Big Island: Lookout, Tours & Access (2026)
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Planning Guides
Big-picture trip-planning guides — best time to visit, what to pack, which island, and the per-island where-to-stay reads.
GuideBig IslandBest Time to Visit Big Island Hawaii (2026) — Weather & Tips
GuideBig IslandWhere to Stay on Big Island (2026): Best Areas & Hotels
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Blog & Articles
Blog posts and feature articles — food, culture, news, deeper-dive guides, and the occasional opinion piece.
ArticleBig IslandBig Island Events in April 2026
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ArticleBig IslandHawaiʻi Island Festival of Birds 2026: Plan Your Hilo Weekend
ArticleBig IslandHawaii Volcanoes National Park Tours: Summer 2026 Guide
ArticleBig IslandKīlauea After Dark: A Fall Guide to Lava Glow Viewing
ArticleBig IslandKona Coffee Harvest Season: When to Visit Big Island Farms
ArticleBig IslandLehua Honey: Big Island's White-Gold Specialty
ArticleBig IslandMerrie Monarch Festival 2027: Visitor Guide
ArticleBig IslandPuʻukoholā Heiau Cultural Festival: August 2026 Guide
ArticleBig IslandQueen Liliʻuokalani Canoe Race 2026: Big Island Guide
ArticleBig IslandSnow in Hawaii: What Winter Really Looks Like on Mauna Kea
ArticleBig IslandKona Manta Ray Night Tours: How to Choose
ArticleBig IslandVolcano Awareness Month: Big Island January Guide
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Island Overviews
A 60-second introduction to each island — the right shape if you’re still deciding where to go.
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Hotels & Resorts
Quick voiced briefs on the property — vibe, location, who it’s right for. Useful when you’re narrowing a shortlist.
Aston Kona by the Sea | Big Island Hotel
Shores at Waikoloa | Big Island Hotel
Aston Waikoloa Colony Villas | Big Island Condo/Villa
Auberge Mauna Lani | Big Island Hotel
Castle Halii Kai at Waikoloa | Big Island Hotel
Castle Hilo Hawaiian Hotel | Big Island Hotel
Castle Kona Bali Kai Resort | Big Island Resort
Castle Kona Reef | Big Island Hotel
Castle Waimea Country Lodge | Big Island Hotel
Club Wyndham Kona Hawaiian Resort | Big Island Resort
Club Wyndham Mauna Loa Village | Big Island Condo/Villa
Courtyard King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel | Big Island
Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii | Big Island Hotel
Four Seasons Resort Hualalai | Big Island Resort
Grand Naniloa Resort – a DoubleTree by Hilton | Big Island Resort
Hale Ohu Bed & Breakfast | Big Island Bed & Breakfast
Hilo Reeds Bay Hotel | Big Island Hotel
Hilton Waikoloa Village | Big Island Condo/Villa
Kanaloa at Kona by Castle | Big Island Hotel
Kilauea Lodge | Big Island Hotel
King's Land by Hilton Grand Vacations Club | Big Island Hotel
Kohala Village Inn | Big Island Condo/Villa
Kona Reef Resort | Big Island Resort
Mauna Lani Point | Big Island Hotel
Ocean Tower by Hilton Grand Vacations Club | Big Island Hotel
Old Hawaiian B&B | Big Island Bed & Breakfast
Outrigger Kona Resort & Spa at Keauhou Bay | Big Island Resort
Puakea Ranch | Big Island Hotel
Royal Kona Resort | Big Island Resort
Royal Sea Cliff Kona by Outrigger | Big Island Hotel
Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa | Big Island Resort
Westin Hapuna Beach Resort | Big Island Resort
Wyndham Royal Sea Cliff | Big Island Hotel
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Hawaiʻi Weather Forecast
Today’s Weather Brief · Audio · ~45s
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Trades are breezy right now with scattered showers on the windward side and mountains; the leeward coast stays mostly dry. Tomorrow stays breezy with the same pattern.
A tropical disturbance southeast of the islands is likely to become a tropical storm by mid-week and approach the state Thursday through Saturday. The exact track is still uncertain. If it comes closer, expect heavier rain over a longer stretch; if it stays farther out, impacts will be shorter and lighter. Winds will increase late this week, with potential gusts over 70 miles per hour on the highest summits.
Plan your leeward beach time and snorkeling for today through Tuesday. Save summit drives and offshore water sports for after Saturday, and check updates daily as this develops.
Created with AI from the official NWS forecast discussion · verify with NWS before heading out
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