Guidebook for Hawi
Food Scene
Sushi Rock Restaurant
55-3435 Akoni Pule HwyDelicious, well prepared food.
The owner puts love in everything she prepares. Great breakfast and lunch spot in Kapa'au. Tell Carol we sent you.
17 locals recommend
Pomaika'i Cafe
54-3885 Akoni Pule HwyThe owner puts love in everything she prepares. Great breakfast and lunch spot in Kapa'au. Tell Carol we sent you.
It's always open (not always, but a lot) and they serve pizza, salads, sandwiches and yummy ice cream in Kapa'au.
14 locals recommend
Kings View Cafe
54-3897 Akoni Pule HwyIt's always open (not always, but a lot) and they serve pizza, salads, sandwiches and yummy ice cream in Kapa'au.
It's a great place to have a cup of coffee or tea, a light sandwich and people watch. They sell the best ice cream on the island: Tropical Dreams.
36 locals recommend
Kohala Coffee Mill
55-3412 Akoni Pule HwyIt's a great place to have a cup of coffee or tea, a light sandwich and people watch. They sell the best ice cream on the island: Tropical Dreams.
Kava Kafe
55-3412 Akoni Pule HwyOnly on Friday nights do they serve a vegetarian meal with live music!
Parks & Nature
It's stunning and inspirational. Hike down into the valley if you're up for it or simply sit and stare at the awesome view. Quieter early morning and late afternoon. Often busy and hot mid day. Not safe to swim, so don't.
89 locals recommend
Pololu Valley Lookout
52-5100 Akoni Pule HwyIt's stunning and inspirational. Hike down into the valley if you're up for it or simply sit and stare at the awesome view. Quieter early morning and late afternoon. Often busy and hot mid day. Not safe to swim, so don't.
My favorite local place to watch the ocean come to shore. Winter waves are awesome. It's a great perspective to see the ocean and the North Kohala cliffs. No swimming due to rough water and dangerous currents.
11 locals recommend
Keokea Beach Park
52-128 Keokea Park RoadMy favorite local place to watch the ocean come to shore. Winter waves are awesome. It's a great perspective to see the ocean and the North Kohala cliffs. No swimming due to rough water and dangerous currents.
It's our local swimming hole. The parking area is ugly, but the water is pristine. Tropical fish abound in the crystal clear water. Do not go in if it's murky or rough.
32 locals recommend
Mahukona Beach Park
It's our local swimming hole. The parking area is ugly, but the water is pristine. Tropical fish abound in the crystal clear water. Do not go in if it's murky or rough.
Essentials
Our small but well stocked grocery store. They even have some organic food.
28 locals recommend
K Takata Store Inc
54-3627 Akoni Pule HwyOur small but well stocked grocery store. They even have some organic food.
Sightseeing
The drive on this road is spectacular. The veil is thin, meaning it feels close to Spirit up there. The rolling green hills and distant vistas are to be absorbed and enjoyed.
Kohala Mountain Road
Kohala Mountain RoadThe drive on this road is spectacular. The veil is thin, meaning it feels close to Spirit up there. The rolling green hills and distant vistas are to be absorbed and enjoyed.
Shopping
This is one of the many fine shops in Hawi Town. Not to be missed.
6 locals recommend
Elements Jewelry & Fine Crafts
55-3413 Akoni Pule HwyThis is one of the many fine shops in Hawi Town. Not to be missed.
As Hawi Turns
Another wonderful show in downtown Hawi.