Happy Honu Oasis Guidebook
Hilo shopping
Nice sampling of local artwork, gifts, coffee, tea and ready to eat yummy stuff.
14 locals recommend
The Locavore Store
333 Kamehameha AveNice sampling of local artwork, gifts, coffee, tea and ready to eat yummy stuff.
Very well-stocked indie bookshop. Great selection of Hawaiian history, flora & fauna, childrens' interest. Also many interesting maps. The staff are friendly and helpful.
6 locals recommend
Basically Books
334 Kilauea AvenueVery well-stocked indie bookshop. Great selection of Hawaiian history, flora & fauna, childrens' interest. Also many interesting maps. The staff are friendly and helpful.
Such a delightful shop with gorgeous apparel and pieces for the home. Handmade futons are just the beginning here.
7 locals recommend
Dragon Mama Futon Shop
266 Kamehameha AveSuch a delightful shop with gorgeous apparel and pieces for the home. Handmade futons are just the beginning here.
Sightseeing
This is a most magical place! From an overgrown knife valley to a place of calm respite by the love and dedication of a small group of people. Hundreds of tropical specimens to view and photograph. The deep valley has been equipped with a boardwalk that makes it very accessible. Do not miss this gorgeous spot, and take a picnic to eat at the bottom of the valley before you return.
192 locals recommend
Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden
27-717 Mamalahoa HwyThis is a most magical place! From an overgrown knife valley to a place of calm respite by the love and dedication of a small group of people. Hundreds of tropical specimens to view and photograph. The deep valley has been equipped with a boardwalk that makes it very accessible. Do not miss this gorgeous spot, and take a picnic to eat at the bottom of the valley before you return.
Food scene
Delicious burgers and sides! Friendly waitstaff, indoor seating and a lovely outside patio.
41 locals recommend
Hilo Burger Joint
776 Kilauea AveDelicious burgers and sides! Friendly waitstaff, indoor seating and a lovely outside patio.
Close by to Happy Honu Oasis with cold brews and yummy nibbles for your afternoon refreshment.
21 locals recommend
Ola Brew - Hilo
1177 Kilauea AvenueClose by to Happy Honu Oasis with cold brews and yummy nibbles for your afternoon refreshment.
Both locations of CoCo Cantina (Hilo Town and Pahoa) serve delicious fresh Mexican food. The service is friendly, and the chips & salsa and margharitas delish. Fish tacos = yummy!
Coco Cantina
194 Kilauea AvenueBoth locations of CoCo Cantina (Hilo Town and Pahoa) serve delicious fresh Mexican food. The service is friendly, and the chips & salsa and margharitas delish. Fish tacos = yummy!
Sit out in front and enjoy the truly phenomenal fish and chips. The fish is served fried or grilled, and the portions are ample. (And there is a sweet shop right next door!) This restaurant and pub is surrounded by cool shops.
11 locals recommend
Mohala’s Bayfront Fish and Chips, LLC
50 Waianuenue AveSit out in front and enjoy the truly phenomenal fish and chips. The fish is served fried or grilled, and the portions are ample. (And there is a sweet shop right next door!) This restaurant and pub is surrounded by cool shops.
Everything we've had here was delicious! The fried rice is great, and if you are hungry try the Mok-a-saurus. Also, located near to Happy Honu Oasis. Outstanding breakfast and entrees.
105 locals recommend
Hawaiian Style Cafe Hilo
681 Manono StEverything we've had here was delicious! The fried rice is great, and if you are hungry try the Mok-a-saurus. Also, located near to Happy Honu Oasis. Outstanding breakfast and entrees.
Get a reservation for a delicious meal at Kaleo's during your stay on the Big Island. The fresh market selections were so yummy, and save room for the Lillikoi cheesecake.
240 locals recommend
Kaleo's Bar & Grill
15-2969 Pahoa Village RdGet a reservation for a delicious meal at Kaleo's during your stay on the Big Island. The fresh market selections were so yummy, and save room for the Lillikoi cheesecake.
Ning's Thai Cuisine
15-2955 Pahoa Village RdBusy place serving super-yummy Thai. Very flavorful!
Banana bread made every which way, including vegan and gluten-free options. Do not miss this place on your explorations. So good!
13 locals recommend
Bananarama Bakery
15-2929 Pahoa Village RoadBanana bread made every which way, including vegan and gluten-free options. Do not miss this place on your explorations. So good!
Traveler advice
Getting around
Plan to drive in the rain.
The rainfall can come down in torrents making locating addresses really challenging. Give yourself plenty of time to get to your destinations.
Don't miss
Hilo Farmer's Market
Farm fresh fruits and veg sold daily in downtown Hilo Town.