BIG ISLAND HAWAII, TOP 15 things to Do, Kona, Hilo, Waipio Valley, Hawaii Volcanoes NP, Akaka Falls

I'm excited to share with you one of my favorite Hawaiian islands The BIG Island! Over the years, I've been to most (5) of the Hawaiian Islands one of my favorites is definitely the Big Island. On this last trip, I compiled a list of the best things to do on the Big Island. Hope you enjoy it. Please subscribe!

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[harrychufitness]

Nice video!
@0:17 Waipio Valley
@1:27 Volcanoes National Park
@2:21 Akaka Falls
@3:09 Manta Ray Night Dive
@4:00 Pololu Valley
@4:37 Mauna Kea
@5:10 Green Sands Beach
@5:51 Punalu’u Black Sand
@6:20 Isaac Hale Beach Park/Pohoiki Black Sand
@6:50 Rainbow Falls
@7:20 Pu’ukohola Heiau Historic Site
@7:48 Lava Tubes
@8:24 Kona Coffee
@8:57 Lapakahi State Historical Park
@9:25 Luau
-you’re welcome! ~

[skotg]

if you're going to Akaka Falls, stop in an Mr Ed's Bakery on the way. the Gauva Bearclaws rock.

[gloriawee]

Thank you for being so respectful to the locals and mother nature 🙏

[midas]

Gonna add a few things, if youre gonna see the shores, especially the rocky ones or ones with plenty of waves, NEVER turn your back on the ocean, its something locals know, especially opihi pickers and shore fishermen, the waves can sneak up on you and take you out or slam you against reef or rocks.
If you get dragged out to sea by rip currents, dont fight it, let it take you or swim parallel to shore, youll just exhaust yourself and drown, eventually itll take you to a more calm area.
Dont leave your valuables in your car, especially in tourist areas, theres a lot of good people here but theres also crooks and crackheads here too, rental cars are easy to spot.
Dont try to be hot shit and jump off rainbow falls, youre not the first to try, and it seems like each year, at least one tourist dies, you die an idiot and no one feels bad for you. Goes for boiling pots too, dont swim in it if you dont know what youre doing.
Dont swim or drink from rivers, we have wild pigs and they can carry some disease, they crap near rivers and it gets into some streams. Idr what diseases they are but theyre serious ones.
The tap water in hilo tastes great, if youre in kona, get bottled water, it tastes like crap there.
And as others have mentioned, and very important, DONT BE AN ASSHOLE, treat others with respect, in person and on the road, be courteous, and youll likely get the same treatment. People here dont ‘’hate haoles’’, they hate how many from the mainland act, some mainland people come here with respect and get along fine all their lives living here, theres assholes from the mainland that act up and get their asses beaten and move back to the mainland and cry that hawaiians are racist. Just be respectful.
Also, fun fact: the end of water world was filmed in waipio valley

[jaymo]

I lived on the Big Island for almost 20 years. Ive been to /done all these places and many other secret spots only the locals know about. Hawaii is my spiritual home. Many beautiful memories and experiences.

[brotherbarbatos]

Hawaiian Big Island native here! If you want some good breakfast, go to Ken’s Pancake House in Hilo. It’s menú has definitely downgraded but it’s still good. If you want a snack, go to Tex’s. They make some ono malasadas.

[gemini]

Of all the Youtube videos about traveling to big island, yours is the most informative :)

[BC-juvg]

Beautiful! Mahalo for taking the time to make this video and showing off the incredible scenery from all around the island.

To all the locals out there. I understand that there’s a good amount of you who are criticizing and being disrespectful to this man for mispronouncing “Kamehameha”. Shame on you! Where is your Aloha spirit? This man already >>apologized in advance<< for his >>poor pronunciation<< at the >>beginning of this video<<.
(Watch again if you missed it)

Many tourists and even locals butcher Hawaiian names everyday! I know this because I have been living on the Big Island my entire life.
Don’t make like you haven’t butchered a name, phrase, chant before. At least he’s making an effort to learn about our island and culture.

I can see that this man respects the island and the people more so than most tourists and even locals. He also took the time to show us the beauty of our ʻĀina. So Mahalo for that!

Show some “Aloha”
Look up the “aloha spirit”

[BB-rhyu]

THANK YOU for all the reminders to respect the island and locals

[tinas]

So happy i found your channel. I’ve been binge watching, Great tips. Keep up the good work.

[mattemm]

Just got back from the big island and my first trip to Hawaii it was awesome!

[dawnfriesen]

I live on the Big Island but appreciated seeing this video. Beautiful! Thank you for visiting our island.

[Komainu]

Having been born and raised in Hilo I'd say this video is pretty spot on. Great job!

[wizzard]

I've been to this island at least 5 times and it's beautiful.

[keithdavidhenry]

Great video! Going to the Big Island and I now have a much better idea of what to do.

[joankilburn]

Thank you so much for this amazing information about our favorite island. At 76 and 77, my hubby and I wouldn't be able to experience all of these wonderful scenes, ourselves, on the Big Island. So this video was truly magical. God bless you for your gift of sharing. God bless Hawaii. Love from Arizona.

[idresufts]

I've been to the Big Island at least 5 times in the early 90's, such a beautiful place. Hope to visit again soon. Thanks for your post, it brought back some wonderful memories.

[blakedavidii]

Mahalo nui loa for your respect of our island. I haven’t even done some of these things my self.

[brahmburgers]

Nice video, Josh. I reside on the Big Island. Have seen about half the places you showcased, and plan to see the others. Thanks.

[milkyway]

Wow I’m very happy excited to experience and see!!! I wanna go next year!!! Awesome 👏 video