Guidebook for Waimea
Arts & Culture
How many places in America can you walk in the footsteps of a king? Where else has a stranded sailor risen up to become a great chief over an entire island? Where else can you experience the culminating event of a people, foretold from centuries past? Where else can you stand on a beach and watch as sharks pass over a submerged temple? Experience all this and much more – only at Pu'ukoholā Heiau!
27 locals recommend
Pu'ukohola Heiau National Historic Site
62-3601 Kawaihae RdHow many places in America can you walk in the footsteps of a king? Where else has a stranded sailor risen up to become a great chief over an entire island? Where else can you experience the culminating event of a people, foretold from centuries past? Where else can you stand on a beach and watch as sharks pass over a submerged temple? Experience all this and much more – only at Pu'ukoholā Heiau!
Shopping
Not really a mall, more of a high-end shopping area. Lots of cute boutiques, restaurants and regular entertainment
67 locals recommend
Kings' Shops
250 Waikōloa Beach DrNot really a mall, more of a high-end shopping area. Lots of cute boutiques, restaurants and regular entertainment
Island Gourmet Grocery store, Our favorite Boutiques including Mahina and Persimmon, Starbucks and Daylight Mind Cafe, Pacsun, Foodcourt (Dairy Queen and other fast food) Surf shops, Croc store and dining/restaurants
83 locals recommend
Queens' Market Place
69-201 Waikōloa Beach DrIsland Gourmet Grocery store, Our favorite Boutiques including Mahina and Persimmon, Starbucks and Daylight Mind Cafe, Pacsun, Foodcourt (Dairy Queen and other fast food) Surf shops, Croc store and dining/restaurants
Food Scene
Waimea Homestead Farmers Market
67-1229 Mamalahoa HwyLocal, fresh food and locally-made products.
Amazing coffee and epic chill zone. Something different than Starbucks (which is just around the corner if you are a Starbucks fan)
69 locals recommend
Daylight Mind Coffee Company
69-201 Waikōloa Beach DrAmazing coffee and epic chill zone. Something different than Starbucks (which is just around the corner if you are a Starbucks fan)
Parks & Nature
Hāpuna Beach State Park
Old Puako RoadIconic, white sand beach, only 5 minute drive away
Amazing hike down into a black sand valley. Not very strenuous hike at the end of a beautiful drive through the towns of Hawi and Kapa'au. Pack a picnic!
140 locals recommend
Pololu Valley
Amazing hike down into a black sand valley. Not very strenuous hike at the end of a beautiful drive through the towns of Hawi and Kapa'au. Pack a picnic!
Drinks & Nightlife
The nearest sports bar which has a great selection of local and imported beers and delicious menu options made with locally sourced produce. Our favorite is the smoke meat pizza!
12 locals recommend
Tropics Ale House - Waikōloa
69-1022 Keana PlThe nearest sports bar which has a great selection of local and imported beers and delicious menu options made with locally sourced produce. Our favorite is the smoke meat pizza!