Guidebook for Pāhoa
Everything Else
Great way to learn about everything from the Hawaiian sky to Polynesian navigation. Engaging for youngsters and adults.
92 locals recommend
Imiloa Astronomy Center
600 Imiloa PlGreat way to learn about everything from the Hawaiian sky to Polynesian navigation. Engaging for youngsters and adults.
A small nearby park, good for a stroll around and the unusual sights of trees shapes preserved when lava rushed by them.
109 locals recommend
Lava Tree State Monument
Hawaii 132A small nearby park, good for a stroll around and the unusual sights of trees shapes preserved when lava rushed by them.
Just beautiful, amazing huge tropical plants, in addition to a lovely waterfall.
337 locals recommend
Rainbow Falls
Just beautiful, amazing huge tropical plants, in addition to a lovely waterfall.
I could go there everyday. Great hiking trails, choose your level of difficulty, fern grotto, native birds, and then there is the glow at night....
880 locals recommend
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
I could go there everyday. Great hiking trails, choose your level of difficulty, fern grotto, native birds, and then there is the glow at night....
If you would like to see a big variety of orchids, this is the place
46 locals recommend
Akatsuka Orchid Gardens
11-3051 Volcano RdIf you would like to see a big variety of orchids, this is the place
Only on Sunday mornings, great organic and local produce, smoothy made of sugar cane juice and other goodies, Pookie's baked goods, made by our neighbor, funny, funky crafts, and people watching.
169 locals recommend
Maku'u Farmer's Market
15-2131 Keaau-Pahoa RdOnly on Sunday mornings, great organic and local produce, smoothy made of sugar cane juice and other goodies, Pookie's baked goods, made by our neighbor, funny, funky crafts, and people watching.
Walk on the lava overlooking the gorgeous ocean, see whales in the winter, and maybe a pod of dolphins, have some food at Uncle Roberts on Wednesday night. The Saturday market has many delicious prepared foods perfect for a picnic overlooking the ocean.
10 locals recommend
Kalapana Beach
Walk on the lava overlooking the gorgeous ocean, see whales in the winter, and maybe a pod of dolphins, have some food at Uncle Roberts on Wednesday night. The Saturday market has many delicious prepared foods perfect for a picnic overlooking the ocean.
See the amazing new black sand beach created by the 2018 eruption in Puna. There are 4 small pools there to see fish and even tiny eels. Stay out of the water unless you are an advanced body surfer. There is a dangerous shore break.
101 locals recommend
Isaac Hale Park
13-101 Kalapana - Kapoho RdSee the amazing new black sand beach created by the 2018 eruption in Puna. There are 4 small pools there to see fish and even tiny eels. Stay out of the water unless you are an advanced body surfer. There is a dangerous shore break.
A native forest, see the stickiest plant on earth, mamane, baby koa trees, and if you are lucky some native birds.
7 locals recommend
Kipukapuaulu
A native forest, see the stickiest plant on earth, mamane, baby koa trees, and if you are lucky some native birds.
There are many good restaurants choices in nearby Pahoa Town including Laquin's for Mexican food, Paulo's for Italian, and Kaleo's for fish and steak. There is also pizza, Thai and others.
103 locals recommend
Pāhoa
There are many good restaurants choices in nearby Pahoa Town including Laquin's for Mexican food, Paulo's for Italian, and Kaleo's for fish and steak. There is also pizza, Thai and others.
Essentials
A meeting place for the locals, you can get both cooked food and all sorts of natural foods here.
116 locals recommend
Island Naturals Pahoa Market & Deli
15 -1870 Akeakamai LoopA meeting place for the locals, you can get both cooked food and all sorts of natural foods here.
Mālama Market
15-2714 Pahoa Village RdLongs Drugs
15-1454 Kahakai BlvdFood Scene
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Usually they have some local entertainment. Local fish selections as well as steak and chicken.
240 locals recommend
Kaleo's Bar & Grill
15-2969 Pahoa Village RdUsually they have some local entertainment. Local fish selections as well as steak and chicken.
Mexican food and drinks. Good for families, you can be noisy with kids and the food is inexpensive. Sometimes the service is slow however.
77 locals recommend
Luquins Mexican Restaurant
151448 Kahakai BlvdMexican food and drinks. Good for families, you can be noisy with kids and the food is inexpensive. Sometimes the service is slow however.
Paolo's Bistro
15-2955 Pahoa Village RdThe chef is the owner. Very small place for a quiet dinner
Ning's Thai Cuisine
15-2955 Pahoa Village RdBananarama Bakery
15-2929 Pahoa Village RoadArts & Culture
Volcano Art Center Gallery
99-150 Crater Rim DriveLocal art
Traveler advice
Getting around
Carseats are required by children under 9 years of age.
Lock your car. Do not leave bags, purses, anything of value in sight whenever you travel.
Getting around
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