Hapuna Beach

Hapuna Beach turquoise water and lava rock

Sunset with palm silhouettes at Hapuna Beach

The same beach with palms against a pueple and orange sky.

Kua Bay

Kua Bay turquoise water and lava rock shore

Lone shade tree above the deep blue ocean at Kua Bay

A lone shade tree standing watch over the deep blue.

Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau

Palm-lined cove at Puuhonua o Honaunau

Cultural craft demonstration under a thatched hut

Beautiful traditional crafts.

Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach

Sea turtle resting on the black sand at Punaluu

Black sand! and a green sea turtle went back home.

South Point

Coral-covered monument at South Point

The southernmost point of the United States, its monument encrusted with offerings of coral.

ʻAkaka Falls

Akaka Falls through dense rainforest

Mauna Kea

Above the clouds near the summit of Mauna Kea

Above the clouds near the summit — the highest point on the island.