Book Description
This all new fourth edition is the most comprehensive yet easy to use guidebook ever written for the Big Island. Best selling author, Andrew Doughty, unlocks the secrets of an island so big and diverse that many visitors never realize all that it has to offer. Hawaii The Big Island Revealed has more up to date information, the most useful maps and scores of hidden gems listed nowhere else. This book and a rental car are all you need to discover what makes the Big Island so exciting.
39 specially created maps include clear, concise directions to even the most remote beaches and other hard to find places, mile markers (so you always know where you are), hiking trails and numerous details in an easy to follow format.
Discover deserted black sand beaches, secluded freshwater lava pools (some volcanically heated), pristine rain forests, lava tubes, hidden waterfalls and the most dramatic part of the erupting volcano. Read fascinating stories and legends from all around the island.
Symbols quickly identify recommended sights and companies. Find out which companies really are the best…and which to avoid. Frank, honest opinions from anonymous reviews—No advertisements.
Special expanded sections on Beaches, Hiking and Adventures.
Web site with links to every business, last minute updates and more. Plus Web pages that expand on all accommodation reviews with aerial photos of all the resorts (so you'll know if oceanfront really means oceanfront).
Only book ever banned at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Visitor Center for being "too honest" and "revealing too much."
"Hawaii The Big Island Revealed" covers it all—from the snow-covered top of Mauna Kea, to the sparkling underwater reefs. This is the best investment you can make for your Big Island trip. Whether you are a first time visitor, or a long time kama`aina, you will find out more about the Big Island from this book than from any other source. Discover the island of your dreams with "Hawaii The Big Island Revealed".
Customer Reviews:
Welcome to Lava Land.......2007-10-04
This book enriched my trip to the Big Island of Hawaii immeasurably. Its recommendations of things to do, places to eat, and its guide to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park made the trip a sure thing.
Looks great!.......2007-09-28
I haven't had a chance to put this book to use yet but it has been invaluable in planning so much so that we are not going to purchase any additional overall guide books for Hawaii. The big features of this book versus other guide books are great maps and numerous color photos. It is also fun to read. I was surprised to find restaurant and comprehensive lodging info included, particularly if you refer to their website for more info. They even have links to the properties' websites.
The only drawback is the lack of detail on each of the hiking trails. Lots of description but the basic information such as length of the trail is often left out. It also seems the authors really want you to go to the out of the way trails. Many take all day or multiple days to do. Perhaps they are all like that on the Big Island and on Kauai (the other book in this series I've purchased.)
Great guidebook.......2007-09-22
I found this guide to be very accurate and complete. I liked the way things were grouped with basics in one section followed by detailed descriptions (including mile markers) starting from one point and working their way around the island, then a separate section for beaches, activities, hikes and adventures. The writer's comments are very funny which made for easy, enjoyable reading too. The maps were very accurate and easy to read as well. I would have been lost with out this book!
Worth reading just for its own sake-!.......2007-09-18
This series on the various Hawaiian Islands by Doughty is the most entertaining as well as informative I've ever read. I started out with this one - the big island - & rapidly acquired the rest of them, just for the sheer readability & entertainment value, since I wasn't even planning on going to Hawaii. They're a hoot, & so descriptive, with nice color photos, it's almost like being there for armchair travellers like me. I did send a copy to friends who live in Na'alehu, Big Island, & they agreed it was not only amusing in the extreme, but very informative & for the most part, very accurate.
Probably the best guidebooks to Hawaii a traveller can get. Or a non-traveller, for that matter.
Essential Reading.......2007-09-05
These "Revealed" books are Da Bomb. We recently visited Big Island and Oahu and used both books. My friend is somewhat navigatiionally challenged but could easily use the books to give directions and provide spontaneous options on our travels. I must have consulted the books dozens of times. In fact, we met at least two families that also were using and raved about these books.
The books are well organized so it is easy to research different activites or places. The author has a real sense of humor. They are a great read. He provides a range of options from easy to hard. For instance, you might explore some of the best coffee growing area in the world (Kona) or hike a little-known trail through a rain forest to view a volcanic crater (Hilo). The Oahu book was as well presented as the Big Island book. Plus he has great maps too, even to the detail of where an inexperienced or experienced snorkler might likely swim. Don't leave home without 'em.
Average customer rating:
- This one gets down to business
- this was our number 1
- Right on, too bad its just the Big Island
- Read this first.
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Book Description
A guide for families and outdoor adventurers alike, the
new and completely revised 2007 Trailblazer takes you to all of the Big Island's famous attractions, as well as its hidden spots. Nearly twice the size of the rest of Hawaii combined, the Big Island presents a challenge to adventure travelers with limited time. Trailblazer comes to the rescue with its trademark organization and clear directions for . . .
156 hikes and strolls: the peaks of Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa, the shores of Waipio Valley and Kealakekua Bay, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, rain forests and tropical gardens, waterfalls, petroglyph fields, and the Kona Coast
75 snorkeling and swimming spots including remote hike-to specials
39 surfing spots: boards, bodyboarding, and body surfing
24 bike trails for adventure cyclists: mountain, coastal, forest, pasture
25 campgrounds and rustic cabin hideaways
Hawaii the Big Island Trailblazer also includes . . .
9 maps and more than 200 photographs
A Trailblazer Kids section for adventuring famiies
A Best Of section that lets you pick the right activity for the right day
Resource Links with hand-picked accommodations and restaurants,recreational outfitters, transportation, and visitor information
Hawaiian culture and history
Museums, attractions and shopping
Driving tours to the Parker Ranch and Kohala Coast, Hilo and the Heritage Coast, and Kona coffee country
Safety tips and trip-planning advice
Customer Reviews:
This one gets down to business.......2007-09-14
I recommend this book to everyone. There's a ton of good info. I didn't realize how much there was inside until I opened the book and started reading. They keep the hotel, rustic lodging and restaurant details to 8 pages, but, they are choice. There's a camping map and 17 campgrounds are described. We wanted to stay in Kona and the 20 or so hotels/condos were enough for us to whittle down to two. Then we researched those on the internet to make our final decision.
The guide was big enough to read without my specs and also squeezed nicely into my daybag. We got around using their maps which nicely covered the required info: highways, towns, historic areas, beaches and the trailhead numbers. All the sports imaginable are covered like the title says.
This guide is all about the experience and we read this one cover to cover weeks before we took off. Their lists of things to do are endless and the short Free Advice and Opinion section saved us from major headaches. Bringing our hiking poles was the greatest suggestion since some Volcano park trails were pretty rocky. If you're looking for a total escape to the Big Island, read this one.
this was our number 1.......2007-08-29
We spent three weeks on Hawaii and arrived very prepared having read the Trailblazer book. It is very detailed and caters to the adventure travel types. We tried a little of everything and appreciated all the good snorkeling advice. Knowing the best beach entry was so valuable. The water was very clean and clear and this was the best Hawaiian snorkeling we've ever done. The last week we headed for the high areas of the island for some spectacular hikes. The summit of Mauna Kea and our hike down into Waipio Valley were astonishing contrasts well worth experiencing.
There is plenty of cultural background interspersed with the descriptions. Following the mile markers and maps and knowing what was around every bend was so helpful. The authors are considered the islands' leading hiking experts.
We found there was more to do here than on Maui. We could have spent a month just in the Hilo area. Use this book to find the beach parks just on the outskirts of town where the locals go. Some of our best swims were here.
Right on, too bad its just the Big Island .......2007-06-12
Consistently had the scoop on great out of the way places to swim/snorkle. Great directions to some hard to finds stuff. We tried some of the hikes too. If you like fancy hotels and sitting by the pool and shopping this is not for you. If your idea of vacation is doing stuff outside its just great.
Read this first........2007-05-31
I like the format of all these Trailblazer guide books and the way they present all the insider tips for finding the hiking and beach accesses. I've been to the other islands and this one definitely has more lava fields and longer drives so the book was helpful for cherry picking the funstuff. It sifted through all the towns and historic sites and took my family and I down roads where idyllic beaches popped up miraculously. Not a hotel or gobs of tourists in sight, just a few palm trees for shade and miles of sand the blue water, perfect! Hard getting the kids to leave the water. We even went Kona coffee tasting on their driving tour starting on page 188.
We also took time to stay in Hilo two nights where the temp was a little cooler than Kona and swam at the Richardson beach park and were in time for the tropical flower infused farmers market, very colourful.
We put alot of miles on our rental car but with all the adventures this book provided it was far better and much cheaper than signing on to advertised tours. If you're into hiking or kayaking or surfing or snorkeling or sightseeing and need maps and good directions this is the book to take. They've also packed it with photos of the places they list which was really helpful too.
I would recommend buying and studying it before you go there. It shrunk the big island down to size.
Your Hawaii Guidebook.......2007-04-10
Bring out the adventurer in yourself with this great guide to the island of Hawaii. There are also plenty of insider tips for sightseers.
Book Description
Snorkel Hawaii: The Big Island was the first guidebook exclusively devoted to snorkeling on The Big Island of Hawaii. In this 50% longer expanded second edition, even more sites and maps are included, plus updated tips and excursions. From a colorful cover to 54 site descriptions and 38 detailed maps of snorkeling sites, it draws you into the fascinating underwater world that shouldn't be missed by anyone touring the Big Island.
As Dave Barry says: "When you finally see what goes on underwater, you realize that you've been missing the whole point of the ocean--it's like going to the circus and staring at the outside of the tent."
It is the original in a series of guidebooks that provide more detailed snorkeling information than ever before available for each of the Hawaiian islands in an attractive, easy to carry package. Snorkel Maui and Lanai, and Snorkel Kauai, also available from Amazon.com, provides the same detailed coverage of these beautiful islands.
Customer Reviews:
Excellent information!.......2007-08-26
This book was great for precise and concise information about where to snorkel on the Big Island. We used it daily to decide where we would go. It also gave information about where it was safe to take our 2 young and inexperienced snorkelers as well as where to park, the easiest place for entry, and which direction to head once you are in the water. I highly recommend this book.
Great snorkeling guide to Big Island.......2006-07-05
While a couple years old at this point, this book still pointed the way for me on a recent week of snorkeling on Hawaii. Excellent descriptions and maps of specific reefs and beaches. Good opening introduction to snorkeling for novices. If you are heading to the big island for snorkeling, spend time before your trip with this book and it will pay huge dividends.
Maps Alone Make It Worth The Price.......2006-03-28
After three weeks of snorkeling the Big Island, our copy of Snorkel Hawaii - The Big Island, is dog-eared. The maps of snorkeling spots are worth every penny of the book. They are clear and show everything necessary: best water entry points, best snorkeling spots in a bay (differing between beginning, intermediate, and advanced snorkelers), landmarks, parking, and amenities such as showers and restrooms. The Sites at a Glance section presents all the sites in chart format with ratings, entry difficulty, amenities, and brief remarks. The book helped us target our snorkeling time and we swam with both dolphins and sea turtles, viewing a moray eel and more varieties of tropical fish than we were able to count!
works as advertised.......2006-02-06
The book works as advertised. You will find the parking, the beach, the fish, and the currents just as described.
Indispensable guide to snorkeling on the Big Island.......2006-01-27
This guide is invaluable for locating the best snorkel sites on the Big Island. Its guide to the best sites, how accessible each is, and how to find public parking for them, is priceless. I just returned from a trip to the Big Island and used this guide not only for finding the best snorkeling sites but also the best swimming beachers and how to find those elusive public parking spaces for them. A fantastic guide, completely up-to-date and accurate.
Customer Reviews:
Map of Hawaii.......2007-07-19
This is a well defined map of the Big Island. It is also well made and sturdy. I will be taking it with me on my next trip to the island.
Best Big Isle Book!.......2007-05-25
My main squeeze and I are moving back to the islands after I graduated from UH-Manoa on O'ahu. We'll be inhabiting the beautiful Big Island this time, and this book was the ideal pre-requisiste reading material. It breaks the island into sections and details the must-see spots to hike, bike, snorkel, surf and drive, as well as providing important information on the culture, the language and native populations. This book is a must-buy for anyone who is planning to spend time that they hope will be qaulity on the Big Isle. :) You won't regret this purchase!
HAPPY IN HAWAII.......2007-03-12
THIS IS AN EASY TO READ AND USE MAP. I RECIEVED IT QUICKLY AND IT WAS IN GREAT CONDITION.
Good map for a very low price.......2007-01-10
In case you do not want to spend all day in your tourist resort, this map is ideal for finding your way and pointing you to interesting sites
BEST single foldout map of the BIG ISLAND!.......2006-11-28
I've just returned from visiting the BIG ISLAND of Hawaii. I looked at a lot of maps of the island that were ok but simply lacked detail. I came across this one on Hawaii itself. It folds out so you can see the entire island on a big scale all at once. It has enough detail to get you around to all the towns and major gotta-see-that tourist sites -- many you never heard of. There are separate enlarged panels detailing Kailua-Kona and Hilo. This is the map I wish I had when planning my trip.
You can find this map at gas stations, tourist shops (ABC & Hilo Hatties), KTA grocery stores, every Long's Drugs and heaven only knows where else on the island. Or, if you want to really plan your trip in advance -- get it now. You'll be glad you did. Mark it up with pen, ink, magic marker, etc. It's cheap (buy two and you have one to frame) and will save you time navigating around the Big Island.
BTW, the paper must have improved since 2004 -- I folded and refolded this map a few dozen times and it's still intact. Combine this with the guide book "Hawaii The Big Island Revealed: The Ultimate Guidebook" and you're well on your way to planning a great vacation!
Aloha!
Product Description
Hawaii is a land of dreams and nowhere is this more beautifully evoked than in Hawaii Dreamscapes Revealed - Big Island. This collection of extraordinary photographs showcases a land of unmatched beauty and diversity. Every page captures the magic of Hawaii, from the magnificent snow-covered peaks of Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa to colorful ocean reefs. Wind your way from the vast pasturelands of the largest cattle ranch in the nation to the graceful waterfalls of the windward coast. Soar above ethereal, fern-covered valleys. Delve into the mossy world of a tropical jungle. Four-wheel drive to foggy elevations over two miles high. Wander along the luscious sand beaches. Get close enough to flowing lava to feel the searing heat. Journey with the photographers as thier artistry takes you to places far off the beaten path. Venture into their dreams in Hawaii Dreamscapes Revealed - Big Island.
Customer Reviews:
Lack of text.......2007-04-16
Beautiful pictures but I would have enjoyed more text describing what I was seeing.
Review: Hawaii Dreamscapes Revealed - Big Island.......2007-03-13
Beautiful book! Some of the photos are of areas we couldn't get close enough to take. My only question is...when will the books for the other islands be published?
A Stunning Tour into Paradise and Beyond.......2006-11-05
"This is a land that has ten of the world's fifteen types of climatic zones," so writes Andrew Doughty in the Introduction of HAWAII DREAMSCAPES REVEALED, a stunning collection of photos of the "Big Island."
I went to Oahu a few years ago and was completely blown away by the beaches, the mountains, the ocean. It is one of the few places that not only lives up to the photographs but actually surpasses them in many ways. Paul Theroux, the international best-selling author of "The Mosquito Coast" and some of the greatest travel narratives of all time, moved to Hawaii after kayaking around the islands for his book, "The Happy Isles of Oceana"--and this was a guy who has literally been EVERYWHERE. (He went on to write "Hotel Honolulu" as well). So obviously these are enchanting islands that can get under your skin and draw you back.
I expected great photography of the beaches and lava in HAWAII DREAMSCAPES REVEALED but I was also blown away by other unexpected scenes: an empty black beach covered by so many white pieces of coral that it looks like patches of snow, a cattle ranch beneath a range of mountains that HAS snow on its peaks (in Hawaii!), a high-altitude terrain above the clouds that looks like the surface of Mars. There's one wild shot of lava cooling in smooth orbs on the ground (I expected the liquid-metal Terminator to stand up out of them).
The shots of lush forests and waterfalls and reefs are also striking and well-chosen.
I will definitely be getting the Oahu volume since I'd like to see what this photography couple have done with an island I've seen.
From what they've shown me of the Big Island, I will try to go back someday soon.
"The stuff that dreams are made of...".......2006-10-17
There are two types of travel books. The first has interesting photos, but writing which either detracts, or does not add to the experience. The second has competent writing, but photos you've seen a million times.
This book is neither.
"Hawaii Dreamscapes Revealed" is in a category all of its own.
From the renowned author, Andrew Doughty, along with his photographer, Leona Boyd, "Hawaii Dreamscapes Revealed" has ushered in an entirely new genre of travel books with this articulate and intelligent photo series.
This is one of the most exquisite books I've ever read.
Clearly, the writer and photographers of "Hawaii Dreamscapes Revealed" have found the beautiful and the savage, the profound and the simple, the dream and the reality. And even more amazingly, they share their extensive knowledge with their readers. Open this book to any page and you'll be astounded at the authors' breathtaking slant on one of the most incredible places in the world.
Yet this is not your typical book of pretty photographs of palm trees in Hawaii. Truly, I've never seen anything like this. Their renderings of snow clouds beneath your feet, wild goats, beaches glittering with gems, jungle flowers, hellish fumes, driftwood, and mountains leave the reader wondering, "Where on earth is this place?"
How in the world could one place contain all of this? Who knew that Hawaii has ten of the world's fifteen climatic zones? I hope to travel to Hawaii someday, and will now do so in an entirely different way.
Check out pages 100-101 for a simply astonishing photo. Enter this dreamscape revealed, and perhaps you'll learn as much about yourself, as you do this amazing place.
"Though we travel the world over to find the beautiful, we must carry it with us or we find it not."- Ralph Waldo Emerson
These two authors carry it with them. Travel with this pair as they let you glimpse the color of Hawaii's soul.
You won't regret the journey.
Product Description
Scale 1:150,000. Includes special maps: Oahu 1:150.000, Honolulu 1:35.000, Kaneohe / Kailua 1:35.000, Laie 1:35.000
Customer Reviews:
Nelles Maps.......2006-11-03
Thank goodness I finally found this Nelles Map a month before my trip to Oahu! It honestly was the only thorough map I found for this island in 8 months of searching both Hawaii visitor sites and book companies. This map gave great detail and was not so miniscule that I had to squint to read it. The only drawback (I felt) was the too large hard cover. The firmness of the cover was fine-it was just too large to squeeze into compact luggage pieces or vehicle cubbies. (This was my lone reason for withholding a star.)
side note-I had located the Kauai and Big Island sister maps months before and used all 3 maps daily on our trip. The only map I found to offer better detailing of downtown areas was the Hawaiian airlines map-and they only offered ones for Kauai and the Big Island. All that said, my Nelles maps are the ones I have kept for return trips to Hawaii.
Great Island directions.......2006-03-23
Having never been to Honolulu or Oahu the map was invaluable. We became completely confident because of the helpful map.
Helpful Map.......2005-07-08
This map was very helpful. The description is not very complete. Basically the map has very detailed areas, Honolulu, Laie, and Kaneohe, Kailua. If you want detailed roads in other areas there is only a general overview. But, overall very clear and got us around just dandy!
The Best Map Of Honolulu And Oahu Available.......2004-11-23
I have used several maps of Honolulu and Oahu, but without question this is the best of the bunch. Not only is this map detailed and current, it is logical and complete. There is an overall map of Oahu, and several smaller inset maps of key places including Honolulu, Waikiki, Kaneohe, the Mokapu Peninsula, Laie, and Mamala Bay (including the huge Ala Wai Harbor). The Honolulu map is very detailed and continues far enough to the West to cover the airport and the publicly accessible parts of Pearl Harbor. Note that this map, unlike many others, uses the traditional Hawaiian spellings complete with accents and pronunciation marks, which makes it the ultimate in accuracy, although when comparing it with many more anglicized works, the spellings may differ slightly.
This map is without question the best overall map for navigating the sometimes very convoluted (and busy) roads of Oahu: if I could only take one map to Oahu with me, this would be the one. I highly recommend this map to anyone traveling to Oahu.
Book Description
No wonder they call it the Big Island. Volcanoes? Mauna Loa is the biggest on earth. Stargazing? The clearest night skies in the world. Water sports? Why go anywhere else? Big? Absolutely. Adrenaline addicts, beach goers and culture buffs alike, let this guide take you deep into the Hawai'i that only Big Islanders know about.
• CONNECT with the Big Island through chapters written by Hawai'i-born specialists
• FIT FOR A KING - all the best places to catch a traditional luau and enjoy a kalua feast
• FIND YOUR WAY - with more than 50 detailed maps
• ESCAPE to all the hiking hotspots in Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park
• BE INSPIRED - discover the adrenaline junkie in you with the best outdoor activities
Customer Reviews:
Hawaiian-born specialists guide the reader through the Hawaii that Big Islanders themselves know best.......2006-02-04
A sturdy, rugged, and highly portable travel guide, Hawai'i: The Big Island is co-authored by Hawaiian travel experts Luci Yamamoto & Alan Tarbell to provide visitors with everything they need to know about Hawaii, the single biggest island of the Hawaiian chain. More than fifty detailed black-and-white maps and a handful of full- color illustrations reveal the best places to catch a traditional luau and kalua feasts, hiking hotspots, outdoor activity recommendations, flora and fauna information, the best places to stay, and much more. Hawaiian-born specialists guide the reader through the Hawaii that Big Islanders themselves know best, in this conveniently sized and information-packed "must-have" travel guide.
Hawaiian-born specialists guide the reader through the Hawaii that Big Islanders themselves know best.......2006-02-04
A sturdy, rugged, and highly portable travel guide, Hawai'i: The Big Island is co-authored by Hawaiian travel experts Luci Yamamoto & Alan Tarbell to provide visitors with everything they need to know about Hawaii, the single biggest island of the Hawaiian chain. More than fifty detailed black-and-white maps and a handful of full- color illustrations reveal the best places to catch a traditional luau and kalua feasts, hiking hotspots, outdoor activity recommendations, flora and fauna information, the best places to stay, and much more. Hawaiian-born specialists guide the reader through the Hawaii that Big Islanders themselves know best, in this conveniently sized and information-packed "must-have" travel guide.
Good review, but only one island..........2005-10-19
The book is great, has a lot of information about the Big Island, but that is it's shortcoming. Knowing that most trips to Hawaii are those to more than one island, the Lonely Planet book about the whole state would probably be more appropriate.
The offbeat guide to the Big Island.......2005-08-06
I've been a frequent visitor to the Big Island and plan on moving there soon. The 'Lonely Planet Big Island' and 'Hawaii the Big Island Revealed' are your two must have guides to the Big Island.
caution.......2004-06-25
whatever you do, don't substitute the Hawaii Revealed guide for this book. Lonely Planet Hawaii has everything in it. It contains no fluffy puff stuff or downer opinions. Our copy is worn from four weeks on the road and although pretty beat up, we deem it gospel. Traditionally the Lonely Planets are written by real travelers who are objective and write really well. They have no bones to pick. This is no exception.
Book Description
Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer. And avoid tourist traps. At Frommer's, we use 150 outspoken travel experts around the world to help you make the right choices. Frommer's. The best trips start here.
Put the Best of the Big Island of Hawaii in Your Pocket
* Detailed reviews of the best beaches, golf courses, and resorts.
* Outspoken opinions on what's worth your time and what's not.
* Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip no matter what your budget.
* Off-the-beaten-path experiences and undiscovered gems, plus new takes on top attractions.
* The best hotels and restaurants in every price range, with candid reviews.
Excerpted from Frommer's Hawaii
Find great deals and book your trip at Frommers.com
Download Description
Frommer's Portable Guides offer all the detailed information and insider advice of a Frommer's Complete Guide--but in a concise, pocket-sized format. Perfect for the short-term traveler who insists on value and doesn't want to wade through or carry a full-size guidebook, this series selects the very best choices in all price categories and takes you straight to the top sights. Get the latest on hotels, restaurants, sightseeing, sports, shopping, and nightlife in a nutshell in these lightweight, inexpensive guides. This guide captures the very best of Hawaii's most fascinating and diverse island. Frommer's Portable Hawaii: The Big Island, written and personally researched by one of Hawaii's most noted journalists, is a concise, candid guide to the best places to stay and dine in all price categories. We'll take you on all kinds of adventures, from an erupting volcano to rain-forest waterfalls, from world-class golf courses to secret snorkeling spots, from deep-sea fishing to scuba diving. The perfect tropical getaway is yours with Frommer's!
Customer Reviews:
Forget the rest.......2007-03-14
I have purchased other items about the Big Island and they don't hold a candle to this book.
Book Description
The most comprehensive hiking guide available to the spectacular island of Hawaii. This island has a wealth of areas to explore, including: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, the island's famous black sand beaches, shimmering blue bays, and remote rainforest valleys. Includes both dayhikes and backpacks.
Customer Reviews:
Not Up-to-Date.......2004-11-15
I purchased this book in 1989 and used it then, and again, later in 1994. I now live on the Big Island and can tell you that this book is not up-to-date on the easily accessible beaches. There have been marked changes in the 4WD beaches, also. What was once my Beach Bible, is no longer useful. It WAS a great book.
Big Island Fun on Big Island Beaches.......2004-06-21
My favorite part of this book is how the author reveals what happened to the beach along bayfront in Hilo. The diversion of the waiolama river project removed about half of the beach. If you're wondering what this has to do with a book review, it's in the details.
This book gives details. It obvious that the author spent a great deal of time here and listened intently to locals when researching his work here. This book enables you to become intimately familiar with the beaches here on the big island.
If you want to learn about big island beaches from a local's perspective, get this book. For those of you just looking to visit for a few weeks, you'll also enjoy the book for it's maps, directions and "what to expect" perspective.
I especially like that fact that only the major beaches are covered. The private, small, secluded, beaches we enjoy locally, aren't always mentioned. When you get here, hire a local guide to reach those truly hidden spots. A local guide will get you to the 4x4 only access areas devoid of other visitors.
Why 4 stars? As a surfer, I cannot give this book more than 4 stars. It deserves 5 stars. It's the best book on big island beaches that I've read (more than 15). It's just too good and it will probably cause more people to surf our already crowded surf breaks. :)
Brent Norris
BigIslandFun.com
Beaches of the Big Island.......2001-07-02
The best informative book you can buy on the entire coastline of the big island. Much historical info adds to the richness of the general information provided. If you are looking for an out of the way place on the big island, this book will help you find it
Beaches of the Big Island.......2001-01-09
This book displays black and white pictures and is totally outdated. Out of all the tour books on Hawaii that I ordered (Frommers 2000, Fodors 2000, Best Places to Stay in Hawaii and the guides books written by Andrew Doughty and Harriet Friedman, Lonely Planet) this was by far the worst. I should have returned it while I could but I wanted to give it a chance. What a waste of time and money.
Who says there's no good beaches on the Big Island?.......2000-08-17
This is a great book which could benefit from being updated. With the focus on just beaches, it was extremely useful and I found many great beaches I wouldn't have found otherwise during my three week visit. If beachgoing is your thing, this book will help you find plenty, expecially non-resort ones that are virtually empty.
Books:
- History: Fiction or Science? (Chronology, No. 1)
- History: Fiction or Science? (Chronology, No. 1)
- History: Fiction or Science? (Chronology, No. 1)
- How to Do Everything with Your Digital Video Camcorder
- Hunting Dinosaurs
- In Another Man's Bed
- Infectious Diseases of Wild Mammals
- Interactive TV Standards: A Guide to MHP, OCAP, and JavaTV
- Lewis and Clark Through Indian Eyes
- Martha Stewart's Homekeeping Handbook: The Essential Guide to Caring for Everything in Your Home
Books Index
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Recommended Books
- Mercy
- Five Minds for the Future
- A Sin and a Shame: A Novel
- Animals Alive!: An Ecologoical Guide to Animal Activities
- Don Quixote
- Change the World : How Ordinary People Can Achieve Extraordinary Results
- Bird Songs
- I Married Adventure: The Lives and Adventures of Martin and Osa Johnson
- A Time Well Spent: A Biography of Jerome Brody
- No Holds Barred: My Life in Politics
Maui Revealed: The Ultimate Guidebook (Maui Revealed)
The Ultimate Kauai Guidebook: Kauai Revealed (Ultimate Kauai Guidebook)
Oahu Revealed: The Ultimate Guide to Honolulu, Waikiki & Beyond (Oahu Revisited)
Hawaii The Big Island Trailblazer: Where to hike, snorkel, surf, bike, drive
