Paul’s guidebook
Food scene
Kawaihae Marketplace
614665 Akoni Pule HighwayFresh fish poke and sundries
Cipriano's Kitchen Kawaihae
61-3642 Kawaihae Roadbreakfast and lunch
Best restaurant nearby for dinner. Locally caught fresh fish and specials.
56 locals recommend
Seafood Bar and Grill
61-3642 Kawaihae RdBest restaurant nearby for dinner. Locally caught fresh fish and specials.
Tommy Bahama Restaurant, Bar & Store
68-1330 Mauna Lani DrHappy hour food specials 3-5 pm daily.
Foodland
1330 Mauna Lani Drgrocery store with gourmet foods.
The Fish And The Hog
64-957 Hawaiʻi Belt RdGreat place for local fish and beef.
Sightseeing
Hapuna Beach
Largest white sand beach on Big Island.
Waialea Bay
also known as 69's.
Spencer Beach Park
62-3461 Kawaihae Roadeasy ocean access.
Pololu Valley
Best recommended hike.
Park and pay the $20 round trip 4x4 truck taxi service to and from the beach. It is well worth your money to avoid a very long and hot hike with no facilities.
43 locals recommend
Green Sand Beach Trailhead
Park and pay the $20 round trip 4x4 truck taxi service to and from the beach. It is well worth your money to avoid a very long and hot hike with no facilities.
City/town information
Farmers markets on Wednesdays and Saturdays are a local favorite. Great place to get fresh food and gifts unique to Hawaii Island.
78 locals recommend
Waimea
Farmers markets on Wednesdays and Saturdays are a local favorite. Great place to get fresh food and gifts unique to Hawaii Island.