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About Hawaii
The Island of Hawaii, more commonly known as the Big Island, is the most geographically diverse of the Hawaiian Islands. You can find 11 of the world’s 13 climate zones on this island, ranging from tropical rainforests to sub-arctic tundra.
The Big Island was formed by five volcanoes. Two of the five remain active today – Mauna Loa and Kilauea, the most active volcano in the world which has erupted almost non-stop since 1983. Mauna Kea, the largest volcano, is dormant. Kohala is a smaller extinct volcano on the island’s northwestern tip, and Hualalai is on the west coast.
Waikoloa, on West Hawaii’s Kohala Coast, is located at the base of Mauna Kea, about 20 minutes north from Kailua-Kona. A resort town and master-planned community, it is known for grand resorts, golf courses and beaches.
Kailua-Kona and Hilo are the Big Island’s two major cities, each with its own airport.
Kailua-Kona, which is known locally as “Kona,” is warm and sunny. Historically, Hawaiian royalty lived here because of the ideal weather. The first missionaries who arrived in Hawaii built homes and churches here. Today Kailua-Kona is a major seaport for the island.
Hilo, on the east coast, is cooler and has historically been the center for trade.
Hilo continues to be a primary center for business and shopping and is a popular tourist stop.
Parks
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Hapuna State Beach Park
Pu’uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park
Schools
Kona Schools
Public
Kahakai Elementary School
76-147 Royal Poinciana Drive
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
Kealakehe Elementary School
74-5118 Kealakaa Street
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
Kealakehe Intermediate School
74-5062 Onipaa Street
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
Kealakehe High School
74-5000 Puohulihuli Street
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
Kona Schools
Private
Hualalai Academy
74-4966 Kealakaa St
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
Kona
Christian Academy
74 4907 Palani Rd
Kailua Kona, HI 96745
Waikoloa Schools
Public
Waikoloa Elementary School
68-1730 Ho'Oko Street
Waikoloa, HI 96738
Shopping
Kona
Kona Inn Shopping Village
75-5744 Alii Drive
Kailua-Kona, HI
Coconut Grove Market Place
75-5809 Alii Drive
Kailua-Kona, HI
Ali’i Gardens Marketplace
75-6129 Ali’i Drive
Kailua-Kona, HI
Kona Coast Shopping Center
74-5586 Palani Road
Kailua-Kona, HI
Keauhou Shopping Center
78-6740 Makolea Street
Kailua-Kona, HI
Waikoloa
King’s Shops at Waikoloa
250 Waikoloa Beach Drive
Waikoloa, HI |
