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A footbridge connects Hilo's Waiakea Peninsula to a stunningly serene miniature island in the middle of the city's bay known as Coconut Island. It's perhaps the best land-based vantage point to see Hilo's iconic waterfront of colorful shops and palm-lined boulevard, a great spot to picnic and sunbathe, and a good place to swim at its handful of tiny, sandy beaches. The island features a small, finely mowed grassy field surrounded by a retaining wall of lava rocks with lapping

From the town of Pahoa head straight to the ocean, down Kahakai Boulevard and its looping S-curve, through the neighborhood of Hawaiian Beaches until the wide band of deep blue appears on the horizon, and then take a side-street that hugs the coast for a block or two, and you'll find the towering trees, expansive green lawn and colorful art installation of Papio Ocean Park. This pet-friendly seaside recreation spot is owned and managed by the local neighborhood, and is open d

Kathleen and Paul were recently married at Kikaua Point Park in Kailua Kona, Hawaii. Here is a look at some of their Hawaii sunset...

Found along Lower Puna District's jagged coast of black lava rock, this group of tidal pools locally known as "Mermaid Ponds" is a rugged, secluded swimming spot to take a refreshing dip on those hot, humid East Hawai'i Island afternoons. The path across the rough beach of lava boulders can be treacherous at points, but the reward at the end of the trail - a large, semi-protected swimming hole that's surprisingly deep in places - makes the trek well worth it. Big rolling wav

A quarter-mile walk down a red cinder footpath leading away from the sprawling market complex known locally as "Uncle Robert's" in...

Sharyl + Chris had an adventure elopement wedding at the beautiful Kiholo Bay Black Sand Beach in North Kona, Hawaii. This family had...

Kelly and Tim were recently married in the gorgeous Pololu Valley on Hawaii Big Island. Pololu Valley is home to one of Hawaii's...

Faith and Kenya were married at the gorgeous and unique Punalu`u black sand beach in Na`alehu, Hawaii. This beach is about a one and a...