Guidebook for Pāhoa
Food Scene
Great American/local food restaurant. Vegetarian/vegan menu items available. We enjoyed the Mediterranean platter, fresh fish of the day, and the vegan noodle dish.
240 locals recommend
Kaleo's Bar & Grill
15-2969 Pahoa Village RdGreat American/local food restaurant. Vegetarian/vegan menu items available. We enjoyed the Mediterranean platter, fresh fish of the day, and the vegan noodle dish.
Great Thai food with vegetarian/vegan options. You can request for no-MSG. open for lunch and dinner.
142 locals recommend
Ning's Thai Cuisine
15-2955 Pahoa Village RdGreat Thai food with vegetarian/vegan options. You can request for no-MSG. open for lunch and dinner.
good coffee, breads, breakfast, and lunch. great vibe all around with WiFi.
130 locals recommend
Tin Shack Bakery
15-1500 Akeakamai Loopgood coffee, breads, breakfast, and lunch. great vibe all around with WiFi.
Their Wednesday night market is not to be missed. always draws a large crowd with great food and craft vendors, live music and hula.
171 locals recommend
Uncle Robert's Awa Bar and Farmers Market
12-5038 Kalapana Kapoho Beach RdTheir Wednesday night market is not to be missed. always draws a large crowd with great food and craft vendors, live music and hula.
Lovely little ice cream bar in the middle of the Pahoa town owned by a lovely little lady and her partner. Their flavor offerings change often and are very unique. You must order in a handmade gluten-free cone (which comes with 2 scoops of ice cream) for a delightful afternoon snack or a dessert. All of the ice creams are dairy-free and vegan! but non-vegans would love it too!
21 locals recommend
Nicoco Hawaiian Gelato
15-2929 Pahoa Village RdLovely little ice cream bar in the middle of the Pahoa town owned by a lovely little lady and her partner. Their flavor offerings change often and are very unique. You must order in a handmade gluten-free cone (which comes with 2 scoops of ice cream) for a delightful afternoon snack or a dessert. All of the ice creams are dairy-free and vegan! but non-vegans would love it too!
Parks & Nature
you can see sweeping view of black lava. there is a small beach, but not for swimming. Uncles Awa Bar is nearby and Wed Night Market is not to be missed.
13 locals recommend
Kaimu Beach
you can see sweeping view of black lava. there is a small beach, but not for swimming. Uncles Awa Bar is nearby and Wed Night Market is not to be missed.
clothing-optional black sand beach. you can swim when the waves are calm. drum circle happening on most Sundays.
177 locals recommend
Kehena Black Sand Beach
clothing-optional black sand beach. you can swim when the waves are calm. drum circle happening on most Sundays.
Visit the active volcano and see the crater and the caldera. There are many hiking trails and viewing spots such as lava tube (currently closed) and petroglyphs. The drive to the ocean is very beautiful. It is a little over an hour drive from us and surprisingly is open 24/7.
880 locals recommend
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Visit the active volcano and see the crater and the caldera. There are many hiking trails and viewing spots such as lava tube (currently closed) and petroglyphs. The drive to the ocean is very beautiful. It is a little over an hour drive from us and surprisingly is open 24/7.
Essentials
Natural food grocery store with hot and cold deli and fresh smoothies. There are picnic tables outside. Open everyday.
116 locals recommend
Island Naturals Pahoa Market & Deli
15 -1870 Akeakamai LoopNatural food grocery store with hot and cold deli and fresh smoothies. There are picnic tables outside. Open everyday.
Local grocery store. Beers and wines are cheaper here. Nice gourmet food section.
140 locals recommend
Mālama Market
15-2714 Pahoa Village RdLocal grocery store. Beers and wines are cheaper here. Nice gourmet food section.
Shopping
the largest farmer's market on the island where you can get fresh vegetables, local seasonal tropical fruit, crafts, flea market, food stalls, flowers, etc. every Sundays from 8am-2pm. $2 admission.
169 locals recommend
Maku'u Farmer's Market
15-2131 Keaau-Pahoa Rdthe largest farmer's market on the island where you can get fresh vegetables, local seasonal tropical fruit, crafts, flea market, food stalls, flowers, etc. every Sundays from 8am-2pm. $2 admission.