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Big Island Golf
Mauna Lani and the Big Island are home to many incredible golf courses. Whether you're drawn by the legendary fairways that have tested the greats of the game or the tranquil beauty that surrounds each hole, Mauna Lani and the Big Island promise a golfing experience that transcends the ordinary.
Exploring the Volcanoes on the Big Island of Hawaii
The Big Island of Hawaii is home to two of the world’s most active volcanoes, Kīlauea and Mauna Loa. The volcanoes hold cultural significance for Hawaiians. Pele is the Polynesian Goddess of Fire in Hawaii and the creator of volcanic landscapes. The Ancient Hawaiian stories indicate that Pele was both destructive and creative, her fires destroy the land but they then begin a new cycle with nutrient rich volcanic soils.
Exploring the Big Island Beaches - 49 Black Sand Beach
Just a short walk, bike, or drive, away from the Mauna Lani Luxury Resort is 49 Black Sand Beach. This unique beach, also known as Honokaope Beach, features sand composed primarily of fine grains of lava, creating its distinctive black color. This sand is the result of a century old lava flow from Mauna Loa.