Kailua-Kona
Town Area
Town Area
South Kohala
Resort Area
Waikoloa/Waimea
Resort Area
Waikoloa/Waimea
Links
In Hawaii lending is more specialized than on the mainland, so it is strongly suggested that you use a local lender for your real estate purchase. The two following lender representatives both provide outstanding service along with very specialized lending programs and great rates. They both are very responsive to inquiries and most of the time you get your answer the same day!
Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau makes available lists for vacation planning, meetings, conventions, FAQ’s and a home page which has a nice overview of facts about Hawaii in general and each island specifically. You can do searches about places to fish, snorkel, golf, shopping, just about anything. For the Big Island page, use www.gohawaii.com/vacationplanninghawaii
Enter the home page and click on “Big Island Revealed,” a good resource about history, beaches, snorkeling, fishing, accommodations — even the secret beaches and places only the locals know about. The authors have a complete list of what’s available in their books.
This site contains overviews about construction, education, employment, taxes and agriculture. A good educational tool providing slightly outdated information about Hawaii’s economic base.
A great site to find out more about the Big Island specifically. (Caution: advertisers are the often the source of the information which may or may not be objective as a result.) Basically a great web site focused on the Big Island.
This directory lists hospitals and medical facilities on the islands and you can do a search island by island.
This up-to-date online business magazine is helpful for the person who wants to know what business and economic forecasts are like in Hawaii in general and specifically on the Big Island.
Be an active participant in Hawaii’s unique sea, land and air activities
EDUCATION Sites
www.state.hi.us/dlnr
Dept. of Land and Natural Resources hosts this site listing recreational activities, island by island, with maps, everything.
This State Department of Health web site has information on a few key topics, such as getting married in Hawaii, pet quarantine, and school health requirements.
Links to helpful maps of the Big Island of Hawaii.
Get acquainted with the west side of the island through the local newspaper, West Hawaii Today. Read it regularly before you move here and get up to speed on local issues. You can even check out the classified ads for jobs, real estate, what’s for sale, etc.