Guidebook for Pāhoa
Parks & Nature
Isaac Hale Park
13-101 Kalapana - Kapoho RdNew black sand beach with surf breaks and a warm pond.
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Well, it's Volcanoes!
Everything Else
Kehena Black Sand Beach
Beautiful black sand beach. Clothing optional.
Sightseeing
Take this .5 mile walk to a gorgeous black sand beach. Easy walk and so worth it.
30 locals recommend
Kaimu Beach Park
Take this .5 mile walk to a gorgeous black sand beach. Easy walk and so worth it.
Food Scene
Black Rock Cafe
15-2872 Government Main RdAmerican Food, sports bar.
Ning's Thai Cuisine
15-2955 Pahoa Village RdFairly good Thai, pumpkin curry is good.
Paolo's Bistro
15-2955 Pahoa Village RdElevated Italian
Boogie Woogie Pizza
15-2937 Pahoa Village RdOne hour plus for delivery.
Pizza Hut
16-586 Old Volcano RdIt's Pizza Hut next door to Foodland.
Lemongrass Restaurant
16-586 Old Volcano RdGood Thai and Chinese food and not expensive.
The Seaside Restaurant And Aqua Farm
1790 Kalanianaole StBest seafood - across from 4 Mile.
Kens House of Pancakes
1730 Kamehameha AveGreat food, huge menu, super friendly and open 24 hours.
Zippy's Hilo
111 E Puainako StBest variety for the local folks, I love Zippy's!
Cafe Pesto - Hilo
308 Kamehameha AveLocated on Bay Front.
Pho Viet Restaurant
80 Kilauea AveBest Pho in town.
Naung Mai Thai Kitchen
86 Kilauea AveBest Thai in town.
Jackie Rey's Ohana Grill Hilo
64 Keawe StGood food, great bar.
Great location in the heart of Hilo. Good food, nice bar, local performers.
128 locals recommend
Pineapples Restaurant
332 Keawe StGreat location in the heart of Hilo. Good food, nice bar, local performers.
Restaurant Miwa
1261 Kilauea AveBest Japanese, great sushi and waitress wears a Kimono.
Suisan Fish Market
93 Lihiwai StGreat poke bowls on the bay front.
Shopping
Nice local market, deli with lots of local fare and a great poke bar.
52 locals recommend
Foodland Kea`au
16-586 Old Volcano RdNice local market, deli with lots of local fare and a great poke bar.
Perfect market for organic specialty foods and goods.
116 locals recommend
Island Naturals Pahoa Market & Deli
15 -1870 Akeakamai LoopPerfect market for organic specialty foods and goods.
Great food, entertainment, fruits, vegetables and locally produced items such as honey, soap, jewelery, etc.
169 locals recommend
Maku'u Farmer's Market
15-2131 Keaau-Pahoa RdGreat food, entertainment, fruits, vegetables and locally produced items such as honey, soap, jewelery, etc.
Prices are lower than Maku'u and seasonal fruits and vegetables are available 7 days a week.
246 locals recommend
Hilo Farmers Market
Mamo StreetPrices are lower than Maku'u and seasonal fruits and vegetables are available 7 days a week.
Cheapest butter, milk, eggs, bread, cheese, water and beer anywhere on the island.
32 locals recommend
Walmart
325 Makaala StCheapest butter, milk, eggs, bread, cheese, water and beer anywhere on the island.
Safeway
381 E Maka'Ala StTotal mainland style grocery mega market.
Hilo KTA Super Stores
50 E Puainako StTons of local favorites and flavors.
7-Eleven
15-2875 Government RdThe usual.
Full of everything you might want to find in a drug store with a little food and booze.
50 locals recommend
Longs Drugs
15-1454 Kahakai BlvdFull of everything you might want to find in a drug store with a little food and booze.