Wondering what to do with yourself? Here's a few suggestions...then check out the links at the bottom of this page for more info.
NEARBY ACTIVITIES (Times listed are from the guesthouse)
Kehena Beach: (Walking distance) A clothing optional Black sand beach where the dolphins often frolic in the early morning. Swim with them; they love to swim with you! (Keep a respectful distance) This is an experience beyond belief. To swim within feet of these magnificent creatures will blast your heart chakra open. Morning is the best time to be on this beach. Sundays are host to a plethora of drummers and musicians. Bring your drum and dance to your own beat.
Ahalanui State park: (15 minutes) An exotic, natural warm (90 degrees F) geothermal tide pond. Relax and languish surrounded by coconut trees, and the blue Pacific Ocean. A great place for a picnic.
Kalani Honua Retreat: (5 minutes) Restaurant (vegetarian), café, yoga and hula classes, massages available. Swimming Pool (unheated) and gym room.
Kapoho Tidepools: (20 minutes) Great Snorkeling and Swimming. This area is now a marine wildlife sanctuary. The “Champagne” warm ponds are accessible, if you want adventure.
Pahoa Village: (20 minutes) In Historic Pahoa Town, you can walk on the wooden sidewalks to various quaint stores. No tourist trappings here! The town, a definite step back in time, is quite funky and fun with some of the Islands’ best restaurants: Mexican, Thai, Tuscany Italian, burgers, natural foods, take-out Chinese, and a fresh fish store. 
Gas, banks, post office, and a wonderful new development with a grocery store, hardware, internet cafe, and more!
There is a Sunday Farmer's Market, just outside of town. It sometimes features live music, locally handmade items, and just the people watching is worth the trip. It's as much a social event as a marketplace. Of course, you can also find about every kind of local veggie and fruit, plus a lot of incredibly delicious prepared offerings, too. There are even open-air massages available!
The "Red Road": (You’re on it!) Drive along our pristine stretch of coastline from Kalapana to the bottom of “Hawaiian Beaches Subdivision” ( Kahakai Blvd) This is still “Old time Hawaii” You can feel the “mana”. Puna is rural Hawaii at its best. In Kalapana, go eat lunch at Verna’s; a classic local favorite. From there you can take a short walk over the old lava flow to see the new beach that is forming (not for swimming). It used to be what was called “Kaimu” bay.
Natural Volcanic Steam Vents: (10 minutes) Take a steam bath in a natural geothermal vent! Some days are hotter than others! (Okay; s0 this is really a photo of the Pu'u O'o Crater of Kiluea, but it's so cool!)
Lava tree State Park: (10 minutes) Amazing tree "molds" left after the lava flowed over them. A lovely walking path through a cool grove.
Pohoiki, or “Isaac Hale Beach Park”: (15 minutes) Surf’s up! This is the most popular surf spot on this side of the island. Swim, Boogie board, and boat launch.
More Island Attractions
Hilo Town: (45 minutes) A most beautiful town on the bay. Don't miss the Farmers Market every Wednesday
and Saturday. Hilo has many fine art galleries, gift shops, restaurants, cold ponds, and beaches.
Panaewa Zoo: (40 minutes) A beautiful botanical garden as well as wonderful small zoo that provides large enclosures for it’s animals. A white Bengal Tiger, Namaste, is the main attraction, but I’m partial to Arnie, the old water Buffalo, and Casper, the leaping ring tailed lemur.
Volcano National Park: (1 ½ hour) Watch Kilauea, the active volcano, as she flows into the sea, or cascades down the “pali” (cliffs) Go for numerous fantastic hikes, Art Gallery, Restaurant, and general sightseeing adventure. A must-do.
Waipio Valley: (2 hour) Hike down into the past, into the valley where the Hawaiians first landed. Lots of great hikes, surf and swim.
Hawi: (2 ½ hour) A very special artist's community featuring some of the best galleries, quaint shops, and the famous Bamboo Restaurant. Just a bit to the north is the end of the road, at the lovely Pololu Valley lookout, and hike.
We are also a three hour scenic drive from the world class white sand beaches of Kona.
