What can visitors expect to find in Kohala at the northwestern tip of Big Island?

Rugged lava fields meet golden beaches and pastoral farmlands in Kohala at the island’s northwestern tip in Big Island, where you’ll also find some of Hawaii’s most luxurious resorts, spas, and restaurants. Swing by the regional capital Waimea, where you can saddle up for a horseback ride with a paniolo (Hawaiian cowboy), admire the views from the Pololu Valley Lookout, then rent an A-frame at Hapuna Beach State Recreation Area. You can also explore different options for camping near Big Island on Hipcamp.