We had a great ride and a wonderful tour guide. Would highly recommend them for a group trail ride. More than the typical nose to tail, they customize the ride to your level.

Very nice beach. Parking 5$.

Tldr; great beach and park First, it's easily accessible by any type of car and not too far from Kona (40min drive). Second, it offers clean water, sand beach and easy water access for any age. There're some small snorkeling spots, but it's not the best spot for it. Third, the facilities are great with tons of available tables for eating, even several covered ones. There're 4 outdoor showers and a centralized bathroom where there are multiple inside showers. Fourth, the access and parking is free for everyone, while camping have to be purchased beforehand. Finally, it's a very good spot for whale watching during winter months.

A highlight of our holiday visit to Hawai’i this year (2024) was a fantastic horseback ride at 4d Quarter Horses. Just a little under an hour from Kailua-Kona, and just 20 minutes from the Waikoloa resorts, the 90 minute up-country ride gives amazing views of the dry-side slopes, the high volcanoes including Mauna Kea and its astronomical observatories dotting the peak, and the ocean with Maui in the distance. The horses are very well cared for and have nice dispositions. Our wrangler, Ikena, was delightful. The ranch is clean and well-kept, including rest rooms. While we have ventured to Hawai’i often, the Big Island is still new to us and is where we plan to return for future exploration. When we do come back, 4d will definitely be on our to-do list - and we heartily recommend putting it on yours!

Loved it. It's a self guided tour, However, when we checked in, the lady who checked us in shared some awesome history about the ranch and family. The ranch also has some WWII history behind it. Do put on your list of things to see while on the big island.

Awesome farmers market. The perfect place to spend a Saturday morning with the family. Both times I went to the market, there was live entertainment - including one of the local high school bands playing classic rock music! The food booths are great - full of delicious, locally grown foods. There is also a vendor run by a couple that sells flavored coconut chips that they make themselves. They are incredibly addictive. I highly recommend this farmers market. It's cute, in a beautiful location and full of booths that are worth stopping by.

Ok, my wife, for some reason, thinks this place is creepy. Too open to the ocean. Thinks sharks might go there. I’ve never seen one here. I personally really like this place. Know before you go: 1.) There is NO beach here. It’s an old cement pier with a ladder that you use to lower yourself into the water. It’s nice though. Otherwise the shore is lava rock with no place to enter the water. 2.) My wife is correct in one regard though… this is very open to the ocean. Deeper water than most snorkeling places. Can be exposed to large swells. Getting in and out on the ladder in a swell can be very challenging. 3.) If you have mobility issues, then getting in the water could be very hard. 4.) Snorkeling can be very good here. But if the wind or swells are up then the water can be a little murky. 5.) Popular with spear fishers. 6.) It’s over an hour north of Kona. 7.) Definitely NOT for little kids. I’d say 10 or even 12 would be the youngest that should swim here unless you have been on a swim team or are accustomed to ocean swimming. 8.) You should probably be a strong swimmer to go here. The ladder itself is straight up and down and can be tough. Once you’re in, you’re in ocean water with all the swells. It’s a cool place and unlike anywhere else on the island. See what you think… creepy or cool?

This is one experience that I enjoyed with the kiddos very much. The pieces and the legacy behind all of the exhibts are immesurable. It is a free art gallery. Admission is free. There are curators or guides happy to help and share. They have items, such as jewlery, that can be purchased and all are handmade by local artists and all the pieces for sale and on exhibit are tied to Hawaiian history, the Hawaiian race and are results of artists that have loved the Hawaiian Islands and the people of Hawaii.

We had a really good time. The riding itself actually lasts less than 2 hours, not the mentioned 2.5 hours, but for beginner riders that's better anyway because your legs get very sore from that kind of a ride. The extra time is for a quick lesson on how to tell the horse what to do, and get ready to go. When you reach the meetup point, you'll be taken on a very cool drive down in the valley on an extremely steep road with the most gorgeous view. The bits of trivia they give you while riding is very interesting. We got to see some wild horses from up close too!

Amazing evening, Aloha Style. Food, song, hula...wow. Felt like a member of the family and a part of the land by the end of the evening. Rich in culture and heritage 🏝

Just went to a concert one usually dances to and felt particularly uncomfortable dancing in my seat. The juxtaposition of lecture style seating and Anuhea just wasn't for me! That was my bad, this was my first time at this location and my 5th Anuhea concert, and couldn't pass it up! I wasn't sure what to expect so I'll share my abbreviated experience. At this reggae concert, there wasn't an intermission, as I was expecting in a venue of this sort where the median age was like 60. They also didn't serve booze or snacks. (I've been to similar venues pre-covid and they at least had drinks for sale before and during.) It is a drive. If coming from Hilo, give yourself at least an hour and a half. If you're a tourist, the drive is gorgeous and you will be tempted to pull over and detour if it's daytime and your first time up that way. There are some places open for before an evening event, but as much of the island is, expect things to be closed or closing when you get out of the event. Eat/drink first! I saw people with water bottles, but that's it. Now why the 5*?! It's a beautiful drive, a gorgeous location, every seat is good as far as I can tell! There are plenty of places to eat nearby before the event. The sound was beautiful and the place was well kept. If this is your thing, go! Maybe just not to a reggae concert, unless they open up a dance floor!!! 😂

We really enjoyed this beach! Park at Spencer Beach park. There is a footpath to the south of the bathrooms. 10-15 minute walk. We went to this beach several times and it was never crowded. South end of the beach has decent snorkeling as well.

Fun weekend market for fresh produce, meats, foods, arts, crafts, jewelry, and other local products all made on the Big Island. I especially enjoyed the BLT I bought from the Mai Bacon stand. Yummy! Fresh fried local bacon, Hawaiian bun, local produce, with a tasty aioli sauce. The macadamia nut caramel tart was tasty from another stand. Elsewhere I had one of the best apple turnovers I’ve ever had. Parking can be a challenge.

It's worth the effort to visit this historic look at the "evolving story" of Hawaiian society. You will be impressed by how the infusion of cattle and horsemanship was quickly incorporated. The "Paniolo" (Hawaiian cowboys) and the Hawaiian Royalty (supported by the leadership of riding women parading while dressed local Hawaiian style) impacted society and enhanced their lives. Please check for special events and visit. Their Heritage Shop supports efforts to educate and maintain history and facilities.

Busy, but great! Fun having it at the stables, which are open to walk through and learn about the paniolos. The market vendors are spread out around the stables, so it’s easy to miss one or two as there isn’t a linear path to peruse them all. Appreciate having handicap parking spots near the front. Not much for spots to sit down. A nice mix of prepared foods, produce, crafts, plants, etc.

This is one of my favorite big island farmer’s markets! Gorgeous mushrooms, hydroponic greens, tasty exotic tropical fruits, local butcher truck with a great selection of grass fed beef and other meats, fresh vegetables, prepared foods, food trucks and more! So worth checking out! I go every week. Come early for best selection.