Food Scene
The lamb chops and Pesto Pasta are amazing! They have a wonderful beer sampler with lost of local brews to choose from.
83 locals recommend
ʻŌhelo Café
19-4005 Haunani RdThe lamb chops and Pesto Pasta are amazing! They have a wonderful beer sampler with lost of local brews to choose from.
Relaxing atmosphere with excellent food and wine selection! Staff is friendly and show the true Aloha spirit when you're there.
102 locals recommend
Kilauea Lodge Restaurant
19-3948 Old Volcano RdRelaxing atmosphere with excellent food and wine selection! Staff is friendly and show the true Aloha spirit when you're there.
Small restaurant for locals and tourists alike. Try their Kalbi (BBQ short rib), it's so Ono (delicious)!!
55 locals recommend
Volcano's Lava Rock Cafe
19-3972 Old Volcano RdSmall restaurant for locals and tourists alike. Try their Kalbi (BBQ short rib), it's so Ono (delicious)!!
The best shaved ice on the island...possibly the world!! They now have a location opened up in Hilo, behind Kai Store .
6 locals recommend
Original Big Island Shave Ice Co
The best shaved ice on the island...possibly the world!! They now have a location opened up in Hilo, behind Kai Store .
Located in beautiful Naalehu, pick up some freshly made Punaluu Sweetbread and other local eats.
185 locals recommend
Punalu'u Bake Shop
95-5642 HI-11Located in beautiful Naalehu, pick up some freshly made Punaluu Sweetbread and other local eats.
Popular amongst locals and tourists alike, this restaurant features a lot of local favorites. This place is usually busy, so don't be surprised if you have to wait for a table.
105 locals recommend
Hawaiian Style Cafe Hilo
681 Manono StPopular amongst locals and tourists alike, this restaurant features a lot of local favorites. This place is usually busy, so don't be surprised if you have to wait for a table.
Ever heard of a Poke Bowl? Well, this is the place to get one. Many varieties available, other than the normal bowl made with Ahi. Always fresh and delicious.
88 locals recommend
Suisan Fish Market
93 Lihiwai StEver heard of a Poke Bowl? Well, this is the place to get one. Many varieties available, other than the normal bowl made with Ahi. Always fresh and delicious.
Miyo's
564 Hinano StFavorite local spot for Japanese cuisine on the East side of the island.
Parks & Nature
Breathtaking, especially after a hard rain! Look for the beaten path that tourists and locals alike take to get down to the pools and take a dip! Locals call this place "Boiling Pots" as well....referencing the similarities to a pot of boiling water when the waterfalls are falling into the pools.
337 locals recommend
Rainbow Falls
Breathtaking, especially after a hard rain! Look for the beaten path that tourists and locals alike take to get down to the pools and take a dip! Locals call this place "Boiling Pots" as well....referencing the similarities to a pot of boiling water when the waterfalls are falling into the pools.
Beautiful hiking trails, lava tubes and the Halema'uma'u Crater.
880 locals recommend
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Beautiful hiking trails, lava tubes and the Halema'uma'u Crater.
If you're looking for Turtles, chances are you'll fund them here. This Black sand beach was made by a lava flow that crept into the ocean.
175 locals recommend
Punalu‘u Beach
If you're looking for Turtles, chances are you'll fund them here. This Black sand beach was made by a lava flow that crept into the ocean.
The name is exactly what it is....a valley. The view from the lookout is breathtaking. If you want to go down into the valley, you can by foot or 4 wheel drive. The mountain water flows freely from waterfalls and the streams flow and open up to meet the Ocean. Wild horses roam and the lush green landscape will remind you why this is paradise.
117 locals recommend
Waipio Valley
The name is exactly what it is....a valley. The view from the lookout is breathtaking. If you want to go down into the valley, you can by foot or 4 wheel drive. The mountain water flows freely from waterfalls and the streams flow and open up to meet the Ocean. Wild horses roam and the lush green landscape will remind you why this is paradise.
Sightseeing
Drive down to the most Southern part of the United States and hike, drive or hitchhike to Green Sands Beach. Beautiful cove of soft Green sand with picturesque Blue Waters. Or stay down by the marina and watch locals fish for big game Ulua or Trevally and jump off the high docks into the deep Blue Ocean!
148 locals recommend
Papakolea Green Sand Beach
Drive down to the most Southern part of the United States and hike, drive or hitchhike to Green Sands Beach. Beautiful cove of soft Green sand with picturesque Blue Waters. Or stay down by the marina and watch locals fish for big game Ulua or Trevally and jump off the high docks into the deep Blue Ocean!
Blue Hawaiian Helicopters
2200 Kekuanaoa StEnjoy the views of our beautiful island from the sky!
Naturally formed lava tube in the national park. Flashlights are recommended.
38 locals recommend
Nāhuku - Thurston Lava Tube
Naturally formed lava tube in the national park. Flashlights are recommended.
Short and easy hike. The paved loop trail will take roughly 30-40 minutes and will bring you to 2 beautiful waterfalls.
64 locals recommend
‘Akaka Falls
Short and easy hike. The paved loop trail will take roughly 30-40 minutes and will bring you to 2 beautiful waterfalls.
Things to Do
Local wines inspired by volcanic fire and the bounty of the island. Tropical fruits like yellow guava and the exotic jaboticaba berry are blended with traditional wine grapes and are transformed into vibrant creations.
82 locals recommend
Volcano Winery
35 Piimauna DrLocal wines inspired by volcanic fire and the bounty of the island. Tropical fruits like yellow guava and the exotic jaboticaba berry are blended with traditional wine grapes and are transformed into vibrant creations.
Cool down in the ice water, a mix of both salt and brackish water coming from underground springs.
Ice Pond
Cool down in the ice water, a mix of both salt and brackish water coming from underground springs.
Beautiful stretch of white sands and crystal blue waters. One of the few white sand beaches located on the island that does not require an off road vehicle.
241 locals recommend
Hapuna Beach
Beautiful stretch of white sands and crystal blue waters. One of the few white sand beaches located on the island that does not require an off road vehicle.
Check out the market on Wednesdays or Saturdays, when they have the most vendors. Most likely you will find some fresh island fruit there cheaper than you would find at a grocery store.
246 locals recommend
Hilo Farmers Market
Mamo StreetCheck out the market on Wednesdays or Saturdays, when they have the most vendors. Most likely you will find some fresh island fruit there cheaper than you would find at a grocery store.
Recently covered by lava, it is now a newly created beautiful black sand beach with hot springs in the back.
31 locals recommend
Pohoiki Bay
Recently covered by lava, it is now a newly created beautiful black sand beach with hot springs in the back.
Beautiful place to have lunch and enjoy the Hilo sun....if it's out! The ice cold brackish water makes for a good morning wake up and feels especially nice on a hot day.
9 locals recommend
Keaukaha Beach Park
27 Apapane RdBeautiful place to have lunch and enjoy the Hilo sun....if it's out! The ice cold brackish water makes for a good morning wake up and feels especially nice on a hot day.