9 AM
Morning Snorkel at Hapuna
North end of the beach · Active
The rocky north point of Hapuna has good snorkeling at high tide — coral, parrotfish and the occasional sea turtle. Clearest before 10 AM.
9 AM
Golf at Hapuna Golf Course
Hapuna Golf Course · Active
18-hole Arnold Palmer course above the beach with ocean and Kohala Mountain views. Morning tee times are cooler before the trade winds build.
10 AM
Manta Ray Night Dive/Snorkel
Garden Eel Cove (Kona area) · Active
The famous Kona manta ray night snorkel at Garden Eel Cove is 35 minutes south. Mantas up to 14-ft wingspan feed on plankton lit by divers' lights — one of the best wildlife encounters in Hawaii.
8 PM
Mauna Kea Summit Stargazing
Mauna Kea Visitor Center · Family
The Visitor Center at 9,200 ft offers free nightly stargazing through telescopes on non-summit tours. One of the best stargazing sites on Earth. Reserve ahead.
Kohala Coast Marathon
Annual road race along the Queen Ka'ahumanu Highway through the Kohala lava fields, finishing near Hapuna Beach.
Big Island Food & Wine Festival
The island's premier food and wine showcase with star chefs, local farms and ocean-view dinners along the Kohala Coast.
IRONMAN World Championship Training Camp
Hapuna is a key training stop for Iron-man athletes in the weeks before the Kona race in October.
see you out there
Real recurring local happenings — schedules can change, so check the venue. Sun-timed events track each day’s real sunset and the countdown runs on the live local clock.