The Endless Nightlife Options Of Hawaii's Big Island


by Julie Winters - Date: 2007-03-09 - Word Count: 538 Share This!

Hawaii's Big Island is home to the world's most active volcano, tropical rainforests, sun drenched beaches and a nightlife that is truly unique to the island. Without chic nightclubs and trendy cocktail lounges Big Island after dark offers more personalized evenings full of dancing, live music, traditional Hawaiian entertainment and romantic sunsets. From Kalua-Kona and the island's gold coast to the tropical town of Hilo, Big Island provides plenty of nighttime options to discover and explore.

Big Island's western coast is home to the charming town of Kailua-Kona. Throughout the day Kailua-Kona offers exciting activities that include surfing in the warm waters and shopping at the open-air markets. At night Kailua-Kona lights up as the sparkling stars shine down on a variety of restaurants, shops and night spots. Lulu's is a local favorite that transforms from a trendy lunch spot to an energetic bar. Located on Alii Drive, the towns center of activity, Lulu's is a great place to enjoy dinner, an amazing sunset and then unwind with an evening of playing pool and dancing.

Kailua-Kona is part of Big Island's Golden Coast which is lined with activities, historic attractions and luxury resorts. Some of Big Island's late night options can be found inside the island's resorts. Every Friday night the Kona Village Resort celebrates with a traditional luau that features authentic Hawaiian cuisine and entertainment. The Mauna Kea Beach Hotel also has a popular luau on Tuesday nights with delicious Hawaiian fare including lomi lomi salmon, sliced teriyaki beef steaks, baked Molokai sweet potato and coconut cake and haupia. Dine on delicious island delights while enjoying live performances of ancient and modern Hawaiian songs and hula dances.

Hula dancing is considered the heartbeat of the Hawaiian people and Hilo, on Big Island's eastern coast, celebrates this art form every year with the Merrie Monarch Hula Festival. Festivities usually begin on Easter Sunday and continue throughout the week with day and night entertainment. Guests can enjoy hula competitions, demonstrations, craft fairs and much more at this annual event.

Traditional Hawaiian entertainment is a large part of Big Island's nightlife and can be found everywhere from lively bars and movie theaters to live performances at community theatres. Huggo's is a favorite live music venue that provides beautiful oceanfront views, refreshing cocktails and a light menu. A great place for the whole family to enjoy an entertaining evening is at the Kona Marketplace Cinemas and the Keahou 7 Cinemas which play all the latest movies. Big Island's local newspapers like the Honolulu Advertiser and West Hawaii Today are two useful resources in finding the when and where of movies, special events and performing arts.

Big Island provides a great mixture of activities, festivals and cuisine that create a night life with endless possibilities. Spend an evening relaxing in the hot tub of your elegant resort, experience the island's culture with some hula dancing at a luau or enjoy a night of music and dancing at one of the local bars. Once you experience the energy and Aloha spirit that fills the air after dark in Hawaii's largest island it's easy to see why so many visitors are drawn to Hawaii's Big Island every year.

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