Things to Do on the Big Island’s Kohala Coast for the Day: our perfect Hawaii day

Published 2023-07-29
Whale watching, kid-friendly beach, great lunch spot, and more in our perfect day exploring the Kohala Coast of the Big Island. Check out more resources on visiting the Island of Hawaii below!

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Big Island Kohala Things to Do Itinerary
00:00 Intro
00:31 Whale Watching!
03:53 Lunch Near the Beach
04:24 Beach Time!
06:20 Hawaiian Culture
07:14 Mauna Lani

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All Comments (21)
  • @TaylorMoore-uq4xk
    I hope you all are safe! Prayers for Maui and all being affected by the wildfires.
  • @janetmeg
    I remember seeing the whales in Maui and it made me cry, lol. Such beauties! I'm intending to move to HI in about 2 years+ and your videos always help me feel like I'm home. I live a very low-key life here in CA, and the one thing I look forward to every time I visit HI (besides the food) is snorkeling 🤿
  • becoming more and more connected to the videos and it makes sense, I move to Kihei soon. Another great one and everyone looks beautiful ❤
  • @zustroy
    We want that pineapple t-shirt! :)
  • @Tylerbolen
    Your videos are the best way for me to start my weekend.
  • @johngorham4300
    Hey Jordan and Erica, hope you and your family are safe!!
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  • My Husband and I have been to the Big Island in 2012 to see the Lave flow. It stopped right after we got there. We are going back in February. Can't wait to see how the Big Island is now. I know the natural hot tub that we went to is now covered in lava. So is the green lake. We love Hawaii. Even though we live in Florida (born and raised) . We love going from one paradise to another!
  • We come twice a year for a total of 4 months! 1 month on Maui in the Fall and 1 month on The Big Island in our condo leaving Just before Christmas and then returning for 4 weeks on Maui staying oceanfront on Kaanapali Beach for Whale season and then 1 month at our Waikoloa Condo leaving mid April! So Blessed to spend so much time in Hawaii! Always like coming come! Just had our 35th trip since 2004! Love your insights! Thanks for posting your island adventures! Please include Akaka Falls for the Big Island as a MUST SEE!
  • I saw the Big Island on a day trip from Maui. Really want to go back and explore. Another great video.
  • @DFerg-gn8lu
    Love your videos!!! Always fun, helpful and Informative. Have you driven up to check out the snow on Mauna Kea? (Think it would be cool.)
  • @user-ts5sb3gd3j
    Like125 beautiful you ️. We want that pineapple t-shirt! :).
  • @nameremoved8587
    We were on the way to Spencer Beach the day of the fire. had to turn around .. :(
  • @dewmanc.s.i.8700
    Hi Erica and Family in 2024 my Wife and I are Celebrating 30 years of Marriage 1 st time ever to Hawaii with all the islands to choose from what would you say about staying at one of them for our first time love that I found you guys so much information and would love your thoughts thank you God Bless