Many people refer to the Big Island in terms of its Leeward (or western Kona side) and its Windward (or eastern Hilo side), but there are other major designations. Areas like Kau, Puna ...

As you can see from the map on our top attractions page ... winding shortcut that takes you from Kona to Hilo. In lieu of renting a car, we suggest signing up for one of the best Hawaii tours ...