BIG ISLAND
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The 10 most popular workshops on the Big Island. What they actually deliver, who runs them, and what they cost.
Learn to surf at Kahaluu Beach Park with a small-group lesson. Foam board, reef shoes, and SPF shirt included in a 2-hour class.
“Parker was knowledgeable and made everyone feel safe. Got us into some really fun waves. Was a great experience and would do it again for sure.”
Learn stained glass in Kailua Kona with Sheri & Doug Reynolds and take home a sun catcher same day for $125.
“A birthday gift that was amazing to say the least. Sheri and Doug were so nice. We would love to come back and take another class. We purchased a couple pieces that we cherish. Mahalo and much love from Matt and Dawn Hinz!”
Private Kona coffee roasting class on the Big Island. Learn processing, roast on a drum roaster, taste fresh samples, buy Kona coffee.
“Friendly, engaging and informative activity hands on going thru the small batch roasting process. Enjoyed the quiet and secluded atmosphere and location.”
Hands-on Hawaiian imu cooking in Pāhoa: build an underground oven, uncover it, then enjoy kalua pig and island favorites in 4 hours.
“Friendly people impressive experience”
Private 2-hour Kona surf lesson at Kahalu’u Beach Park with one-on-one coaching, gear (foam board, reef shoes, SPF shirt), and safety focused basics.
“Instructors were great with my son and he had a blast. He was able to surf on his own after two two hour sessions.”
Small-group surf lesson at Kahaluu Bay on the Big Island. Kona Mike’s provides gear, patient coaching, and lots of wave time.
“Great experience! Chad was so helpful and encouraging. He was very patient with each of us. We all were able to ride a wave a far distance.”
Carve your own Tonga-style tiki in Kona. Choose local wood, learn the meaning, and take home a finished souvenir after 2 hours.
“We had the absolute best time carving today. Monte was amazing. We leaned about the Tonga culture, and Polynesian history. Monte being a 4 th generation master carver was an experience and I have my beautiful tiki that I carved with his help! Thank you for a wonder experience! Cathy”
A 4-hour plant-based farm-to-table cooking class at Kulaniapia Falls on Hawaii’s Big Island. Harvest lunch ingredients and cook together.
“Casual but fun, I’d do it again. All volunteers so you don’t get a real education on everything but your hands will be dirty as you tried everything.”
A small-group Kona coffee brewing workshop on the Big Island: tour the roasting room, learn 3 brew methods, and taste 100% Kona.
“Great place to learn how to brew coffee but also being educated on how kona coffee is produced. Coffee was great!”
Learn to surf on the Big Island in Hilo with quick shore drills, rash guards, and hands-on coaching for a fun, beginner-friendly session.
“I booked this surfing lesson for my boyfriend as a surprise, he loves surfing but hadn’t done it in the big island. He absolutely LOVED the experience. Brandon is awsome. Down to earth , kind, knowledgeable and fun! DOIT! BOOK THIS!!!!! Mahalo Brandon!”
