Hawai'i the Big Island - Hawaii - page 228

Hoʻokena Beach Park Full facilities

Isaac Hale Beach Park Full facilities; surfing

Kapaʻa Beach Park Full facilities

Kolekole Beach Park Full facilities; surfing

Laupahoehoe Point Beach Park Full facilities

Mahukona Beach Park Showers; potable toilets

Miloliʻi Beach Park Showers

Punaluʻu Beach Park Full facilities; turtle nesting site

Spencer Beach Park Full facilities

Whittington Beach Park No potable water

Taxis are curbside. The approximate fare from Hilo International Airport to downtown
is $20. From Kona airport to Kailua-Kona is $30, and to Waikoloa is $55.

BORED WAITING TO BOARD?

They were clever, whoever located the Astronaut Ellison S Onizuka Space Center
MAP ( 329-3441; adult/child under 12yr $3/1; 8:30am-4:30pm) at the Kona Interna-
tional Airport. This little museum paying tribute to the Big Island native who per-
ished in the 1986Challengerspace-shuttle disaster collects celestial ephemera like
moon rocks and space suits; it makes an interesting way to spend some time be-
fore takeoff.

BICYCLE
As your primary transportation, cycling around the Big Island is easiest with the support
of a tour. Though doable on one's own, it's a challenge, particularly if the weather
doesn't cooperate. However, Kona - the hub for the famous Ironman Triathlon - has top-
notch bike shops that sell and repair high-caliber equipment.

BUS
The island-wide Hele-On Bus ( 961-8744; www.heleonbus.org ) will get you (most) places
on the Big Island, but Sunday and holiday service is limited. Fares are $1 per ride, and a
monthly pass is $300 for unlimited rides. Always check the website for current routes
and schedules. Most buses originate from Moʻoheau terminal in Hilo. You cannot board