Kamuela Travel Guide

Kamuela is a gorgeous city on Hawaii's Big Island. Interestingly, Kamuela is only the formal name of the city, all over the island locals refer to it as Waimea instead. Kamuela comes from the Hawaiian name for Samuel, pointing to Samual Parker who played a very important role in the assimilation of Hawaii into the United States.

There are lots of great things to do in Kamuela, mostly in the stunning nature and along the pristine shores. For the most amazing Hawaii vacation visit the gorgeous white sand beaches, swim in the ocean, and enjoy the breathtaking views. Kamuela also boasts a large selection of vacation rentals so you're sure to find a home away from home here!

Things to Do in Kamuela

There are many great things to do in Kamuela from the beaches to the wondereful scenery and outdoor activities. The top things to do include Waialea Beach where you can go snorkeling, swimming, sailing, scuba diving, and exploring on boat rides. This beach is great for families because the water is not too deep so kids can also play safely or build great sandcastles of the soft white sand. The Mauna Kea Beach is the second most popular beach with shadowing trees and warm blue ocean water. Elsewhere, the Hapuna Beach State Recreation Area is the place for water sports and beach volley ball.

Kohala Coast is know for the most relaxing beaches where the coast is long and visitors can watch the most breathtaking sunsets here. Because this part of Hawaii is hilly, so there are some unique ranches to visit where wild horses go running. Some of the ranches are even heritage centers due to their long history. Plan a trip to one of the ranches and enjoy the lush countryside and laidback lifestyle.

If you like golfing, you're in luck in Kamuela. There are plenty of scenic golf courses all over the area but a favorite spot is in Mauna Lani. For a world-class game check out the Mauna Lani resort and enjoy a round amongst the picturesque backdrop.

Best Places to Stay in Kamuela

The whole area of Kamuela is wonderful to stay in as there are always restaurants and cafes nearby, not to mention there are tons of vacation home rentals in Kamuela. Find a vacation rental with your family and friends from the large selection of home rentals and have a wonderful vacation in Kamuela. Most vacation home properties feature plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms, full kitchens and air conditioning. If you need a smaller, cozy place or large house for a big group, there are accommodations to suit also.

Best Time to Visit Kamuela

The best time to visit Kamuela is from March until October during the dry period. All year round the weather is warm and averages 80 degrees. In the summer months, the temperaturea can easily go over 85 degreea. From October until May it tends to rain a lot more which makes the air very humid.

Whenever you plan to visit Kamuela, you're sure to have a fun time in the sunshine.