Hale Balleja is located in the Big Island's Puna District.  This is the "Old Hawaii", located away from the hustle and bustle of the rest of the state.  Its location, on the old Red Road (Hwy. 137), offers access to what is considered one of Hawaii’s most beautiful drives.  A very short walk—of just minutes—takes you to Kehena Beach, with sparkling black sands, warm waters, palm trees and an ambience found nowhere else in the islands.  Oliana Point, accessible state land just across the Red Road, offers a rustling stand of ironwood and palm trees, unparalleled views of Sunrises, the Puna Coastline, Kehena Beach, Whale Watching, a BlowHole, a Double-Arch Lava Rock Formation and a magical Pebble Cove.  All of this--and much, much more--is easily available!

                  The "Red Road"                                         Kehena Beach, a short stroll

                   Oliana Point, a short stroll                                     Oliana Point, a short stroll

           Mackenzie State Park                          Ahalanui State Park (Volcanic Thermal Springs)

                           10 min. drive                                                                         15 min. drive             

      Waipio Valley & Lookout:                          Lava Tree State Park, 20 min. drive

     Hawaii's Valley of the Kings, a 2 hr. drive

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: Madame Pele, the Fire Goddess, presents the Greatest Show on Earth!

60 min. drive

   The Wai'Opae Tide Pools offer                  Hawaiian Sunrises & Sunsets Every Day!

      Superb Snorkeling, 20 min. drive