Guidebook for Hilo
Food Scene
Locally sources ingredients, good food and live music on some nights.
139 locals recommend
Cafe Pesto - Hilo
308 Kamehameha AveLocally sources ingredients, good food and live music on some nights.
Local atmosphere, food and coffee is hit or miss but it is still great little spot for breakfast.
6 locals recommend
Bears' Coffee & Deli
106 Keawe StLocal atmosphere, food and coffee is hit or miss but it is still great little spot for breakfast.
Generous portions, great local food. Usually very crowded during lunch and dinner.
105 locals recommend
Hawaiian Style Cafe Hilo
681 Manono StGenerous portions, great local food. Usually very crowded during lunch and dinner.
Starbucks
381 Makaala StThey have Starbucks Reserve roasts with the Clover Machine.
Miyo's
564 Hinano StHawaiian style Japanese food. (closed on sundays)
The closest you will get to authentic Mexican food in Hilo. (closed on Tuesdays)
34 locals recommend
Lucy's Taqueria
194 Kilauea AveThe closest you will get to authentic Mexican food in Hilo. (closed on Tuesdays)
It has grown to be a tourist spot over the years but you will still find many locals here. Call in your lunch order to skip the line! (closed on Sunday)
27 locals recommend
Cafe 100
969 Kilauea AveIt has grown to be a tourist spot over the years but you will still find many locals here. Call in your lunch order to skip the line! (closed on Sunday)
Wilson's By the Bay
141 Mamo StIce Shave! (closed on Mondays)
Ebisuya Sushi
179 Kilauea AveOne of our favorite Sushi places in Hilo.
Pho Viet Restaurant
80 Kilauea AveGreat for rainy days. The best Pho in town!
Fresh locally sourced food. The menu changes daily and it is amazing! Closed on Sundays!
41 locals recommend
Moon and Turtle
51 Kalakaua StFresh locally sourced food. The menu changes daily and it is amazing! Closed on Sundays!
Jackie Rey's Ohana Grill Hilo
64 Keawe StConsistently good food with a nice drink selection!
Parks & Nature
This smaller black sand beach is our favorite snorkeling spot. There is a lifeguard present and it is usually calm. Great for families with kids!
176 locals recommend
Richardson Ocean Park
2355 Kalanianaole StThis smaller black sand beach is our favorite snorkeling spot. There is a lifeguard present and it is usually calm. Great for families with kids!
Our favorite place to run and hang out. You will find locals doing laps on the paved path around the Japanese Garden, fishermen set up along the coast and Pokemon Go players.
103 locals recommend
Liliuokalani Park and Gardens
189 Lihiwai StOur favorite place to run and hang out. You will find locals doing laps on the paved path around the Japanese Garden, fishermen set up along the coast and Pokemon Go players.
A little pricey but a good way to see a variety of native/endemic plants.
192 locals recommend
Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden
27-717 Mamalahoa HwyA little pricey but a good way to see a variety of native/endemic plants.
Akaka Falls State Park
875 Akaka Falls RdA nice walk through nature with two waterfalls.
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Sightseeing
Easy to access waterfall located 2 miles up the road. Go early to avoid getting pushed around by other tourists!
337 locals recommend
Rainbow Falls
Easy to access waterfall located 2 miles up the road. Go early to avoid getting pushed around by other tourists!
Kamehameha Statue
Honoli'i Beach Park
If there are waves park and watch the surfers.
Shopping
This iconic market is most active on Wednesdays and Saturdays although there are vendors there the other days of the week. Confirm that the produce you are buying is local (some farmers import).
246 locals recommend
Hilo Farmers Market
Mamo StreetThis iconic market is most active on Wednesdays and Saturdays although there are vendors there the other days of the week. Confirm that the produce you are buying is local (some farmers import).
The only shopping mall in Hilo. We have the basic stores like Zumies, American Eagle, Macy's, Old Navy, PacSun and more.
60 locals recommend
Prince Kuhio Plaza
111 E Puainako StThe only shopping mall in Hilo. We have the basic stores like Zumies, American Eagle, Macy's, Old Navy, PacSun and more.
S. Tokunaga Store
619 Manono StFishing/Outdoor store.
Sig Zane Designs
122 Kamehameha AveBest Place to rent a mask, snorkel and fins. Bill and Masako (the owners) have been in business for over 30 years and will be more than happy to give you expert recommendations about the local area.
Nautilus Dive Center Inc
382 Kamehameha AveBest Place to rent a mask, snorkel and fins. Bill and Masako (the owners) have been in business for over 30 years and will be more than happy to give you expert recommendations about the local area.
Essentials
Hilo KTA Super Stores
50 E Puainako StKTA Super Stores
321 Keawe StSafeway
381 E Maka'Ala StWalmart
325 Makaala StTarget
391 Makaala StIsland Naturals Market & Deli - Hilo
1221 Kilauea AveThis is the Hilo version of Whole Foods.