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 StAn 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 StPerfect place for any appetite. Home style cooked meal. Great comfort food. Try the side of pancakes.
Tetsumen
697 Manono StWonderful food. Ambience is great. Fantastic location. Great kids menu.
139 locals recommend
Cafe Pesto - Hilo
308 Kamehameha AveWonderful 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 AveVegan & Vegetarian friendly options. Delicious food & friendly staff. Casual dining.
Suisan Fish Market
93 Lihiwai St Ono poke bowls & variety of fresh fish choices.
Pineapples Restaurant
332 Keawe StGreat music & food. Try the cocktail sampler.
Ratana's Green Papaya Salad
211 Kilauea AveTina's Garden Cafe
168 Kamehameha AveOpen 24 hours. A must when all other restaurants are closed.
83 locals recommend
Kens House of Pancakes
1730 Kamehameha AveOpen 24 hours. A must when all other restaurants are closed.
Jackie Rey's Ohana Grill Hilo
64 Keawe StGreat ambiance & food
Parks & Nature
Honoli'i Beach Park
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 HwyFantastic 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
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
Take a lovely stroll around Coconut Island and Liliuokalani Gardens.
Liliuokalani Park and Gardens
189 Lihiwai StTake 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
A short drive from the airport or Hilo Paukaa home. Beautiful waterfall. An easy walk from the parking area to the Rainbow falls lookout.
Akaka Falls State Park
875 Akaka Falls RdAlso known as Four Miles. It is one of our favorite swim spot.
140 locals recommend
Carlsmith Beach Park
1815 Kalanianaole StAlso known as Four Miles. It is one of our favorite swim spot.
Richardson Ocean Park
2355 Kalanianaole StBlack 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 RdA 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
Breathtaking views from the lookout. We enjoy the drive to to the lookout when we explore around the island.
Shopping
Prince Kuhio Plaza
111 E Puainako StGreat 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 StBring 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 AveBest 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
Hilo KTA Super Stores
50 E Puainako StGreat place for food and essentials.
Sack N Save
250 Kinoole StGreat place for essentials and food.
Hilo Medical Center
1190 Waianuenue AveFor emergency needs. Call 9-1-1