Cynthia's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Over 500 sq miles in size!
Nāhuku - Thurston Lava Tube
An incredible lava tube!
Kehena Black Sand Beach
A clothing optional black sand beach!
Best time to see is morning. You can drive right up to and park at the falls.
337 locals recommend
Rainbow Falls
Best time to see is morning. You can drive right up to and park at the falls.
Volcano Art Center Gallery
99-150 Crater Rim DriveA nice art gallery
A great place to see and swim with sea turtles.
Note: Do not intentionally touch turtles as it can cause them stress and its against local law.
176 locals recommend
Richardson Ocean Park
2355 Kalanianaole StA great place to see and swim with sea turtles.
Note: Do not intentionally touch turtles as it can cause them stress and its against local law.
Some of the islands most beautiful flowers are grown and sold here.
46 locals recommend
Akatsuka Orchid Gardens
11-3051 Volcano RdSome of the islands most beautiful flowers are grown and sold here.
Food Scene
Volcano Winery
35 Piimauna DrCheck out local wines!
A great place for food. Amazing breakfast and dinners. Reservations for dinner is required most days.
102 locals recommend
Kilauea Lodge Restaurant
19-3948 Old Volcano RdA great place for food. Amazing breakfast and dinners. Reservations for dinner is required most days.
Dimple Cheek Cafe & Local Market
17-4003 Ahuahu PlA cute cafe and local market
Kens House of Pancakes
1730 Kamehameha AveA Local favorite for over 50 years!
Kaleo's Bar & Grill
15-2969 Pahoa Village RdSome of the best local food!
City/town information
A special town with and old Hawaii feel. Lots of shopping and great farmers markets downtown. Only 30 minutes from our resort.
120 locals recommend
Hilo
A special town with and old Hawaii feel. Lots of shopping and great farmers markets downtown. Only 30 minutes from our resort.