The Windward coast's looming mountains seem to hug the shore and the ocean highways. The Coast stretches from Kahuku Point in the north to Makapuiu Point in the south. Honolulu is an easy 10 mile drive from this somewhat rural area of Oahu.

Historic Hilo
Hawaiis biggest small town lies at the feet of three volcanoes, Mauna Kea, the world's tallest; Mauna Loa, the world's most voluminous; and Kilauea, the world's most active volcano.