Guidebook for Pahoa
Food Scene
The lemongrass pork chop is to die for. Regular Thai fare is always good.
68 locals recommend
Thai Thai Bistro and Bar
19-4084 Old Volcano RdThe lemongrass pork chop is to die for. Regular Thai fare is always good.
Eclectic menu and wide range of patrons from visitors to locals, upbeat, casual, great ribs.
83 locals recommend
ʻŌhelo Café
19-4005 Haunani RdEclectic menu and wide range of patrons from visitors to locals, upbeat, casual, great ribs.
Pick up some of the tastiest Asian take out on your way up to Volcano.
11 locals recommend
Lemongrass Restaurant
16-586 Old Volcano RdPick up some of the tastiest Asian take out on your way up to Volcano.
Parks & Nature
Most visited attraction in the area: hiking trails around Halema'uma'u Crater, steam vents from Kilauea volcano still smoldering, visitor center, Volcano House restaurant and gift shop. Star-gazing in the park at night is awesome and entry is free as gate is left open after park hours.
880 locals recommend
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Most visited attraction in the area: hiking trails around Halema'uma'u Crater, steam vents from Kilauea volcano still smoldering, visitor center, Volcano House restaurant and gift shop. Star-gazing in the park at night is awesome and entry is free as gate is left open after park hours.
Entertainment & Activities
Panaewa Rainforest Zoo
800 Stainback HwyKids always love zoos - and so do adults!
3,500-gallon saltwater aquarium with endemic fish, model of Hokule'a - recreation of first canoe that voyaged to Hawai'i
38 locals recommend
Mokupāpapa Discovery Center
76 Kamehameha Ave3,500-gallon saltwater aquarium with endemic fish, model of Hokule'a - recreation of first canoe that voyaged to Hawai'i
Guided tour of 150-acre coffee farm in rural Kona
Fifth generation family coffee business
Samplings of various brews
43 locals recommend
Greenwell Farms Inc
81-6581 Mamalahoa HwyGuided tour of 150-acre coffee farm in rural Kona
Fifth generation family coffee business
Samplings of various brews
Everything Else
Hawai'i island from the vantage point of 9,200-ft elevation at visitor station on Mauna Kea
33 locals recommend
Onizuka Center for International Astronomy Visitor Information Station
Mauna Kea Access RoadHawai'i island from the vantage point of 9,200-ft elevation at visitor station on Mauna Kea
Arts & Culture
Free tour of collection of 1,600+ artifacts and artwork from Asia/Pacific countries; native Hawaiian and other chests, carvings, drums, sculptures, statues: Hawaiian quilts and kapa cloth.
Also, there is a Rockefeller collection of art designated to be displayed outside of frames or cases.
Check-out Sunday brunch or sunset bars.
41 locals recommend
Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, Autograph Collection
62-100 Mauna Kea Beach DrFree tour of collection of 1,600+ artifacts and artwork from Asia/Pacific countries; native Hawaiian and other chests, carvings, drums, sculptures, statues: Hawaiian quilts and kapa cloth.
Also, there is a Rockefeller collection of art designated to be displayed outside of frames or cases.
Check-out Sunday brunch or sunset bars.
Free tour meets lake side of Island Fish and Chips at Kings’ Shops: 9:30am Thursdays and Fridays; no reservations required; 1-hour walk. Hawaiian cultural practitioner Michaela Larson guides 1-hour walk
Phone: 808-866-8811
Website: kingsshops.com/weekly-events
25,000 petroglyphs covering a 2-acre lava field in Waikoloa Resort, some as old as 600 A.D.
67 locals recommend
Kings' Shops
250 Waikōloa Beach DrFree tour meets lake side of Island Fish and Chips at Kings’ Shops: 9:30am Thursdays and Fridays; no reservations required; 1-hour walk. Hawaiian cultural practitioner Michaela Larson guides 1-hour walk
Phone: 808-866-8811
Website: kingsshops.com/weekly-events
25,000 petroglyphs covering a 2-acre lava field in Waikoloa Resort, some as old as 600 A.D.