Hawaii Surfrider Big Island Vacation Rentals

Oceanfront Vacation Rentals On The Big Island of Hawaii
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AREA ACTIVITIES

The Majestic Hilo Bay

Beaches, Snorkeling, Tidepools	Hilo beaches laced with fish ponds, little islands, and lava rimmed black and white sand beaches.
Onekahakaha Beach	Onekahakaha Park is the largest area with picnic tables, restrooms, showers, and large shallow white-sand bottomed pool protected by breakwater. This is one of the few white sand beaches in Hilo. Located in close proximity to the Lilikoi, Hawaii Beaches, and Surfrider houses.
Richardson's Beach	Most popular snorkeling spot in the Hilo area. The waters are protected from the current and home to a variety of fish and other marine life. Good area for swimming, surfing, boogie boarding, kayaking and diving. There is an expanse of of black sand beach and easy access to the ocean. Beach fronted by Hawaii Beaches and Surfrider houses. Beach one block from Lilikoi house.
Leleiwi Beach	Large swimming pond that opens to the ocean. Beach in front of the Lilikoi house.
The Warm Pool, Ahalanui	On route 137. It is volcanically fed from a spring at one end and the ocean at the other. Temperatures vary but are often around 90. The surrounding palm trees offer shade and great picnic opportunities. About 10-15 minutes drive from Palms, Mangos, and Orchid houses.
Punalu'u Black Sand Beach	Popular surf spot south of Volcano. Waters can be rough depending on the day. Breeding ground for sea turtles. About 30 minutes drive from Palms, Mangos, and Orchid houses.
Kahena Beach	Requires a hike down a rough ancient trail. Swimsuit optional. A great place to stop if you're not shy!
Bicycling	Bicycle rentals available in Hilo.
Aquatic Perceptions Rentals and Tours	Rent Scuba, snorkeling, or surfing equipment, or kayaks and bicycles, all at discounted prices through Aquatic Perceptions.
Biking Around the Area	Explore historic Hilo or the Beach Parks on a cruiser!
Competition Biking	Several races occur annually: Battle of the Saddle, Kulani Trails, Nick Rott Memorial Bike Festival, and the Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Challenge.
Bird Sanctuary	Bird Park amid the Koa Forest
	Self-guided tour of the bird park and forest
Cultural Events	Local seasonal events
East Hawaii Cultural Center	East Hawaii Cultural Center. Exhibits change frequently. Song, dance, theater regularly featured. Works by Hawaii's most distinctive artists.
Merrie Monarch Hula Festival	Competitive Hula between local, mainland, and international hula schools. Tickets go on sale January 1st of every year.
Slack Key Festival	In Hilo on the 3rd Sunday in July.
Volcano Art Center Gallery	Art works, crafts and gifts by over 300 Hawaiian artists: music, hand-crafter koa furniture, paintings, prints.
Fishing	The best places to fish
The Front Yard	Bring your pole or use of of ours (provided inside the house) to fish in the front yard of the Mangos, Palms, or Orchids homes. Walk along the coast and find your lucky spot. A local secret. Guests of Lilikoi, Hawaii Beaches, and Surfrider houses can also fish readily in the Hilo Bay.
Gardens	Landscapes worth seeing
Coconut Island	Coconut Island is known as the "healing island" where people could find cures from disease.
Hawaii Tropical Botanical Gardens	A Garden in a Valley on the Ocean with over 2000 species of flowers, palms and plants, natural streams, and cascading 3-tier waterfall. This is the only botanical garden fronting the ocean in Hawaii.
World Botanical Gardens	300 acres of former sugar cane fields. Includes an 80 meter orchid "wall." The garden continues to grow and also contains a 3-tiered Umauma Falls. Close to Akaka and Kahuna Falls.
Nani Mau Gardens	20 acres of sculptured gardens. Stroll through the elegant gardens, sit by a lily pond, or visit the soothing waterfalls. Garden View Restaurant all-you-can-eat-buffet.
Lili'uokalani Park	30 acres of manicured gardens and majestic island. Beautiful 30 acre park was designed and landscaped to honor Japanese immigrants to Hawaii. This is one of the largest Japanese-style gardens outside of Japan.
Akatsuka Orchid Farm	Tour their greenhouse or shop in their store where they can arrange for shipment of flowers and plants.
Golf	Hilo Municipal Golf Course
Volcano Golf & Country Club at Kilauea	The oldest golf course on the island sits at 4000 feet on the Kilauea Volcano. This course boasts spectacular views of Mauna Loa. Par: 72 / 18 holes, Rating: 70.8 / 128
Discovery Harbor Golf Course	Course in Waiohinu. About 1.5 hours from Hilo and Keaau Properties.
Mauna Kea Golf Course	Located on the Kohala Coast.
Hilo Municipal Golf Course	18-hole course. Very affordable. 5 minutes from Lilikoi, Hawaii Beaches, and Surfrider houses. About 25 minutes from Mangos, Palms, or Orchids homes.
Hapuna Golf Course	On the Kohala Coast. About 2 hours from Hilo and Keaau properties.
Naniloa Country Club	9-hole course. Close to Hilo airport. 5 minutes from Lilikoi, Hawaii Beaches, and Surfrider houses. About 25 minutes from Mangos, Palms, or Orchids homes
Sea Mountain Golf Course	Located in Pahala.
Waikoloa Village Golf Course	Located at Waikoloa Village.
Hamakua Country Club	9-hole course in the town of Honoka'a
Waimea Country Club	Par: 72 / 18 holes, Rating: 71.4
Hiking	Trails from seashore to mountaintop. Hike in the volcano. Explore the Thurston Lava Tube. Hike around and gaze at the stars atop the summit of Mauna Kea. Stroll along bird trails, or into the valleys of majestic waterfalls.
The Coastline In Front of the house	If staying along the cliffs in Keaau, walk along the Coast to the Ocean Beach Park. Or, continue hiking approximately 2.5 miles along the coast at the end of the street and discover a lovely, isolated white sand beach. If staying in the Hilo Bay, walk along the beach or the road.
Volcanoes National Park	Hike the volcano or wander around the Volcanoes National Park.
Waipio Valley	Laced with waterfalls, rivers, streams, taro patches and fish ponds, and wild trees. The valley can be seen by foot, horse, wagon, shuttle or helicopter.
Rainbow Falls	The roaring water falls 80 feet into a large pool. Hike for the best view! About 2 miles upstream, see Pee Pee falls a 5 spouted waterfall.
Cape Kumukahi Lighthouse	See where the lava just stopped flowing and spared this lighthouse. Even more amazing than it sounds!
Coconut Island	This little island can be seen from Banyan Drive. Explore the island by foot. This little island is surrounded by coconut trees and provides a great setting for swimming, picnics or fishing.
Hula	Merrie Monarch Festival
Hula Performances	The world's most prestigious hula competition is held in Hilo, usually in early April. Festivities include a parade, craft show, hula performances, and more. Tickets must be purchased months in advance.
	Exclusive offering limited to our guests. Learn to make Hawaiian Shell Jewelry and/or buy Niihau shell jewelry at wholesale prices direct from the artist. Check our Carmen Bowman's web site at http://www.niihaushelljewelry.com
Kayaking	Kayaking At Richardson's Beach
	Kayak rentals available in Hilo Bay. Kayak with dolphins at the beaches in front of Lilikoi, Hawaii Beaches, and Surfrider houses.
Macadamia Nuts	Visit the Mauna Loa Factory
Mauna Loa	Very close to Keaau and Hilo Properties. Taste the treats at Mauna Loa. Self-guided tour, gift shop, outdoor cafe and ice cream stand.
Hilo Hattie	Retail chain store in Hilo will package and ship nuts & other gifts to your friends and family back home.
Movies	Theaters and Rentals
Movie Library	Great VHS video library inside the house. Some of the houses have DVD players and DVD movies. All have large VHS movie collections.
Play It Again Video	Good selection of Movie Rentals in the Keaau Shopping Center, especially of older movies and less expensive than Blockbuster. Close to Mangos, Palms, or Orchids homes.
Prince Kuhio Theaters	Waiakea Theaters 9 Multiplex Cinema located at the Mall. Close to Lilikoi, Hawaii Beaches, and Surfrider houses.
Blockbuster Video	Movie Rental near Prince Kuhio Plaza in Hilo. Close to Lilikoi, Hawaii Beaches, and Surfrider houses.
Museums	Local Museums of interest
Historic Downtown Hilo Tour	Self-guided walking tour with 17 historical stops include the Tsunami Museum and Zen Buddhist Mission.
Lyman House Museum & Mission House	Guided walking tours of downtown. Museum exhibits include: Polynesian navigation techniques, mineral rock collection, flora and fauna of Hawaii, native Hawaiian artifacts, influences of immigrant groups. And modern display or art by local artists. Themes change frequently.
Tsunami Museum	Fire and Water exhibit shows historic destruction caused by volcanos and tsunamis. Photos, videos, interviews with survivors.
East Hawaii Cultural Center	Displays of local art and culture
Jagger Museum at the Volcano	Hawaiian Volcano Observatory
Ranches	Visit the largest cattle ranch in Hawaii.
Parker Ranch	The Parker Ranch sits on 225,000 acres in Waimea. Ride a horse-drawn wagon, shop in the cowboy gift shops, dine with Hawaiian cowboys at the Parker Ranch Grill, and visit historic homes and gardens.
Rainforests	Off the beaten path...
Waipi'o Valley	A spectacular slice of rainforest bounded by a black sand beach and 2900 foot cliffs and 1300 foot Hi'ilawe falls. Drive the area or participate in a safari tour.
Scuba Diving	Image provided by Jochen Boeing in front of Surfriders and Hawaii Beaches houses.
Scuba	Richardson's Ocean Park in Hilo abounds with turtles, spinner dolphins, tropical fish, and even whales. Most of the diving in East Hawaii is done from the shore, but charter dive boats are available. Bay is readily accessible for guests of Lilikoi, Hawaii Beaches, and Surfrider houses.
Snorkeling	Snorkeling at Richardson Beach
	Great snorkeling at the beaches fronting of Lilikoi, Hawaii Beaches, and Surfrider houses.
Surfing	Lessons & equipment rental available!
	Exclusive offering limited to our guests. Learn to surf or just rent equipment. Available only to guests of Lilikoi, Hawaii Beaches, and Surfrider houses.
Shopping	Something for everyone...
Macy's	Prince Kuhio Plaza in Hilo
JC Penny's	Prince Kuhio Plaza in Hilo
Sears	Prince Kuhio Plaza in Hilo
Hana Hou	Downtown Hilo (exceptional art, gifts, housewares, & clothing)
Hilo Hattie	Prince Kuhio Plaza in Hilo
Safeway	Hilo
WalMart	Hilo
Office Max	Hilo
Ross Store	Hilo
Sak 'n Save	Keaau
Border's Bookstore Cafe	Hilo
Sunrise	Sunrise
Tours	Local tours of interest
Custom Tours	Exclusive offering limited to our guests. Design your own tour through local tour operator. Vans with seating for 1-8 or 8-18. Visit all the highlights of east Hawaii, from Kau to Waipio, though our local guide. Door-to-door service available. 1/2 or full-day trips by arrangement. Highly recommended!
Downtown Walking Tour	Tour Historic Downtown Hilo. Maps for Self-guided tour.
Banyan Drive Tour	Walk the street lined with Banyan Trees. See Liliuokalani Garden park and Coconut Island.
Helicopter Tours	Flights leave from the Hilo Airport.
Nani Mau Gardens	Self-guided garden tours of majestic gardens and soothing waterfalls.
Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Factory	Self-guided tour, macadamia nut gift shop, and outdoor food court.
Kipuka Tours	4-wheel drive tour for 1-7 passengers
Volcano Winery	Located between 2 active volcanoes in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Free tasting year-round.
University of Hawaii	University of Hawaii Hilo
University of Hawaii	The State of Hawaii has two state universities, one in Hilo and one in Honolulu. In close proximity to Lilikoi, Hawaii Beaches, and Surfrider houses.
Volcanoes	Come visit the only active volcano...
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park	This 377 square-mile park terrain ranges from arid expanses of lava flow to lush green jungles. The park is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The latest eruption of Kilauea continues its fireworks. Watch as the molten lava pours into the surf to create the newest land on earth. Drive to Kilauea's summit and see lava fields caused by past eruptions, craters, sulfur banks, steam vents, pit craters, cinder cones, and walk through a lava tube. At night, view the glow of Kilauea's outbound lava flow. Hike through the Thurston Lava Tube. Visit the Jagger Museum.
Lava Tree State Park	Walk through a lava forest that destroyed the village of Kapoho. Stop to see hollow columns of lava where ohi'a trees once stood, curious shapes sculpted by the goddess Pele.
Mauna Kea Summit Tour	Check out the world's greatest concentration of telescopes at 13,796 feet. The Visitor's Information Center offers free tours every Saturday and Sunday (weather permitting).
Star Party at Mauna Kea	Hosted by the Onizuka Center for International Astronomy. Open Thursday - Sunday for free stargazing, a brief discourse on astronomy, and viewing of Mauna Kea film show.
Mauna Loa	Towering over Kilauea is Mauna Loa. Still an active volcano, this is the most massive mountain in the world.
Volcano Winery	Located between 2 active volcanoes in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Free tasting year-round.
Volcano Art Center	Features local arts and crafts
Waterfalls	The most majestic landscape on the island... Akaka Falls
Akaka Falls	442-foot waterfall on a winding path through bamboo groves and wooden footbridges
Rainbow Falls	The roaring water falls 80 feet into a large pool.
Umauma Falls	Fabulous triple-tier fall.
Winery	Near Volcano National Park
Volcano Winery	Tasting room open daily: Volcano Blush, Guava Chablis, and Symphony
Zoo	One of the best kept secrets in Hilo is the Pana'ewa Rainforest Zoo. This is the only tropical rain forest zoo in the United States.
Panaewa Zoo	Botanical garden and home for various animals, Hawaiian birds and reptiles. Zoo is open every day except Christmas and New Years. A 10 minute drive from Palms, Mangos, and Orchid houses.

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