Wake up with fresh-pressed juices and a macadamia nut sticky bun in HāLani Restaurant.

Greet the sun as it rises above sacred Mauna Kea. Paddle, breathe and learn about Polynesian voyaging and the significance of the wa'a (canoe), along with how it has perpetuated the living culture.

Savor fish tacos poolside at the Surf Shack.

Meet with our Aloha 'Āina Natural Resources team to learn about our resident honu, green sea turtles. Established in 1989, the Mālama Honu program creates an awareness of our endangered sea turtles through education and the practice of conservation.

Dine on fresh-caught fish and hanger steak at HāLani Restaurant.

Pick up breakfast at The Market, a specialty coffee shop and full-service cafe.

Depart the resort and travel 20 minutes to Anna Ranch for a mountain excursion. Explore 100 acres behind the historic residence of Anna Lindsey Perry-Fiske, original Hawaiian cowgirl & the first lady of ranching.

Fill your belly during a relaxed and well-deserved lunch at Hā Bar. Try the local ceviche and island-inspired drinks.

Explore black sand, beautiful cliffs and crystal clear waters on a petroglyph hike along the Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail. Discover lava rock carvings etched into stone that date back to 1200 AD.

Enjoy sunset cocktails followed by dinner at CanoeHouse.

Tuck into an energizing breakfast of fresh island fruit, turmeric shot and an energy smoothie at the Surf Shack.

Follow your dreams during our "Find your Adventure" customized all-day experience. Start with a private consultation with our accomplished, elite waterman, Bullet Obra. During this 'talk story', Bullet will help you determine the perfect adventure that will bring out the best in you while you experience the dramatic beauty of Hawaii Island. You will spend the entire day, with an Elite Kainalu Pro Athlete.

Pack a picnic lunch at The Market.

Continue your all-day adventure. Find the best waves on the island with a professional surfer, navigate the coast on a two-person ocean outrigger canoe, hit the hills of Waimea on a e-bike, live a day in the life of an Ironman champion, push your fitness levels like never before with an award-winning CrossFit instructor, or experience free diving in crystal clear waters of the coast of Mauna Lani.

Enjoy sunset cocktails and entertainment at The Surf Shack, followed by a relaxing dinner at HāLani.

Fill up on 100% Kona coffee and a Big Island Benedict, poached egg, capicola, buttermilk biscuits, hollandaise sauce, tomato-pineapple chutney, baby arugula, and a side of potatoes.

Pull up a chair and let Danny Akaka, the resort’s Kahu Hānai, regale you with mo‘olelo (stories)—tales drawn from the ancient past and his own colorful life. Start with any question: what did the Polynesian voyagers eat while sailing across the world’s biggest ocean? What does the name “Kalāhuipua‘a” mean? The answers are guaranteed to stir your imagination and enrich your experience of the Islands.

Eat poolside while you enjoy a mid-day dip in the pool.

Meet Uncle Danny for a walking tour of an oasis within an oasis, Kalāhuipua‘a Fishponds – located on Mauna Lani’s grounds, are the essence and spiritual center of the resort. The ponds, spanning over 11 acres, are still home to countless fish, along with other marine flora and fauna.

Treat yourself to a night unlike any other. Our chef will craft a menu personalized for your special occasion. It will unfold in one of our many secluded beachfront nooks or in the privacy of one of our luxury cabanas—created for two for one unforgettable moment in time.