Guidebook for Hilo

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Guidebook for Hilo

Food Scene

An absolute gem in Hilo. Unique dishes made with locally sourced ingredients. Be sure to make reservations.
41 locals recommend
Moon and Turtle
51 Kalakaua St
41 locals recommend
An absolute gem in Hilo. Unique dishes made with locally sourced ingredients. Be sure to make reservations.
Perfect place for any appetite. Home style cooked meal. Great comfort food. Try the side of pancakes.
105 locals recommend
Hawaiian Style Cafe Hilo
681 Manono St
105 locals recommend
Perfect place for any appetite. Home style cooked meal. Great comfort food. Try the side of pancakes.
8 locals recommend
Tetsumen
697 Manono St
8 locals recommend
Wonderful food. Ambience is great. Fantastic location. Great kids menu.
139 locals recommend
Cafe Pesto - Hilo
308 Kamehameha Ave
139 locals recommend
Wonderful food. Ambience is great. Fantastic location. Great kids menu.
Vegan & Vegetarian friendly options. Delicious food & friendly staff. Casual dining.
27 locals recommend
VIBE cafe & health bar
750 Kanoelehua Ave
27 locals recommend
Vegan & Vegetarian friendly options. Delicious food & friendly staff. Casual dining.
Ono poke bowls & variety of fresh fish choices.
88 locals recommend
Suisan Fish Market
93 Lihiwai St
88 locals recommend
Ono poke bowls & variety of fresh fish choices.
Great music & food. Try the cocktail sampler.
128 locals recommend
Pineapples Restaurant
332 Keawe St
128 locals recommend
Great music & food. Try the cocktail sampler.
6 locals recommend
Ratana's Green Papaya Salad
211 Kilauea Ave
6 locals recommend
26 locals recommend
Tina's Garden Cafe
168 Kamehameha Ave
26 locals recommend
Open 24 hours. A must when all other restaurants are closed.
83 locals recommend
Kens House of Pancakes
1730 Kamehameha Ave
83 locals recommend
Open 24 hours. A must when all other restaurants are closed.
Great ambiance & food
55 locals recommend
Jackie Rey's Ohana Grill Hilo
64 Keawe St
55 locals recommend
Great ambiance & food

Parks & Nature

Famed Honoli'i surf spot. Just a mile walk away.
81 locals recommend
Honoli'i Beach Park
81 locals recommend
Famed Honoli'i surf spot. Just a mile walk away.
Fantastic botanical gardens. Drive through old Onomea.
192 locals recommend
Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden
27-717 Mamalahoa Hwy
192 locals recommend
Fantastic botanical gardens. Drive through old Onomea.
Hike the many trails like Kilauea Iki Crater, Thurston Lava Tube. Visit the Jaggar museum.
880 locals recommend
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
880 locals recommend
Hike the many trails like Kilauea Iki Crater, Thurston Lava Tube. Visit the Jaggar museum.
Take a lovely stroll around Coconut Island and Liliuokalani Gardens.
67 locals recommend
Coconut Island
67 locals recommend
Take a lovely stroll around Coconut Island and Liliuokalani Gardens.
Take a lovely stroll around the park & gardens.
103 locals recommend
Liliuokalani Park and Gardens
189 Lihiwai St
103 locals recommend
Take a lovely stroll around the park & gardens.
A short drive from the airport or Hilo Paukaa home. Beautiful waterfall. An easy walk from the parking area to the Rainbow falls lookout.
337 locals recommend
Rainbow Falls
337 locals recommend
A short drive from the airport or Hilo Paukaa home. Beautiful waterfall. An easy walk from the parking area to the Rainbow falls lookout.
341 locals recommend
Akaka Falls State Park
875 Akaka Falls Rd
341 locals recommend
Also known as Four Miles. It is one of our favorite swim spot.
140 locals recommend
Carlsmith Beach Park
1815 Kalanianaole St
140 locals recommend
Also known as Four Miles. It is one of our favorite swim spot.
Black sand beach. Fun for the entire family.
176 locals recommend
Richardson Ocean Park
2355 Kalanianaole St
176 locals recommend
Black sand beach. Fun for the entire family.
A calm, fun beach. Perfect for families with young children.
65 locals recommend
Onekahakaha Beach Park
74 Onekahakaha Rd
65 locals recommend
A calm, fun beach. Perfect for families with young children.
Breathtaking views from the lookout. We enjoy the drive to to the lookout when we explore around the island.
201 locals recommend
Waipio Valley Lookout
201 locals recommend
Breathtaking views from the lookout. We enjoy the drive to to the lookout when we explore around the island.

Shopping

Great for shopping.
60 locals recommend
Prince Kuhio Plaza
111 E Puainako St
60 locals recommend
Great for shopping.
Bring home a little something from the Big Island. Big Island Candies has chocolate covered mac nuts, chocolate dipped cookies, and many more. Visit the store and see the factory.
67 locals recommend
Big Island Candies
585 Hinano St
67 locals recommend
Bring home a little something from the Big Island. Big Island Candies has chocolate covered mac nuts, chocolate dipped cookies, and many more. Visit the store and see the factory.
Best place in town for mochi desserts. Fresh & delicious mochi. Strawberry mochi is a must. Otherwise, a sampler is a great option for those wanting variety. Will not disappoint.
44 locals recommend
Two Ladies Kitchen
274 Kilauea Ave
44 locals recommend
Best place in town for mochi desserts. Fresh & delicious mochi. Strawberry mochi is a must. Otherwise, a sampler is a great option for those wanting variety. Will not disappoint.

Essentials

Great place for food and essentials.
88 locals recommend
Hilo KTA Super Stores
50 E Puainako St
88 locals recommend
Great place for food and essentials.
Great place for essentials and food.
24 locals recommend
Sack N Save
250 Kinoole St
24 locals recommend
Great place for essentials and food.
For emergency needs. Call 9-1-1
9 locals recommend
Hilo Medical Center
1190 Waianuenue Ave
9 locals recommend
For emergency needs. Call 9-1-1