Impressive surf on the east coast gives visitors a chance to take in the action

Addresses, phone numbers and links for:
Hawaii (Big Island)
Kauai
General information
Weather, maps and more

Activities:

Volcanoes National Park
P.O. Box 52
Hawaii National Park, HI 96718-0052
808-985-6000
Visitor Center open daily 7:45 a.m.- 5 p.m
(On the Web)

Puuhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park
P. O. Box 129
Honaunau, HI 96726
808-328-2326 or 328-2288
Visitor Center open 7:30 a.m.- 5:30 p.m. daily
(On the Web)

State Parks:
Information for state parks on the island of Hawaii is available on the Web.

Onizuka Center for International Astronomy
Visitor Information Station/Stargazing Program
Mauna Kea, Hawaii
Mauna Kea: 808-961-2180
Hilo: 808-935-3371
(On the Web)

Accommodations:

Volcano House Hotel
Hawaii National Park, HI 96718
808-967-7321

Located on the rim of the Kilaueau Crater, this hotel is very convenient for hiking and exploring Volcanoes National Park. Call the same number for information on Namakani Paio campground.

Pearl's Shell Bed and Breakfast
13-3432 Kupono St.
Pahoa, Hawaii 96778
808-965-7015
(On the Web)

Set in a tropical garden, this economical but charming B&B is minutes from the steam caves and the town of Pahoa (you will need a car to get around). Pearl makes wonderful crepes on Sundays and has lots of good information on things to do in Puna.

Kealakekua Bay Bed and Breakfast
P.O. Box 1412
Kealakekua, HI 96750
800-328-8150
(On the Web)

Dolphin-watching, snorkeling and kayaking are a few of the draws for staying at this charming B&B overlooking Kealakekua Bay.

Activities:

Permits are required for camping in state parks. Contact the Kauai District Office for information:

Kauai District Office
3060 Eiwa Street, #306
Lihue, HI 96766-1875
808-274-3444

Visit these Web sites for more information on Kauai's state parks: