Guide to local areas
City/town information
Experience the yesteryears of 100+ year old wooden boardwalks in the small quaint town of Pahoa. Here you will find eateries like Pele's kitchen for breakfast and lunch menus. Kaleo's is one of the highest rated local owned restaurants and the original Kaleo's is right in town here. Make sure to make reservations at Kaleo's if you decide to go to dinner there as it gets packed and booked out (808)965-6500.
There is also a big hippie vibe in this town. You can find the smoothie shack, hippie chic clothing, all sorts of artwork, india inspired items and much much more.
103 locals recommend
Pāhoa
Experience the yesteryears of 100+ year old wooden boardwalks in the small quaint town of Pahoa. Here you will find eateries like Pele's kitchen for breakfast and lunch menus. Kaleo's is one of the highest rated local owned restaurants and the original Kaleo's is right in town here. Make sure to make reservations at Kaleo's if you decide to go to dinner there as it gets packed and booked out (808)965-6500.
There is also a big hippie vibe in this town. You can find the smoothie shack, hippie chic clothing, all sorts of artwork, india inspired items and much much more.
Food scene
Wonderful farmers market Sundays only- get there early for the food and festivities. There's a lot of great souvenir's from local artisans and great eats! Sometimes great entertainment as well!
169 locals recommend
Maku'u Farmer's Market
15-2131 Keaau-Pahoa RdWonderful farmers market Sundays only- get there early for the food and festivities. There's a lot of great souvenir's from local artisans and great eats! Sometimes great entertainment as well!
Wonderful Wednesday morning till afternoon farmers market. Get there early!
246 locals recommend
Hilo Farmers Market
Mamo StreetWonderful Wednesday morning till afternoon farmers market. Get there early!
Wonderful restaurant. Make reservations ahead of time as it gets busy all the time!
128 locals recommend
Pineapples Restaurant
332 Keawe StWonderful restaurant. Make reservations ahead of time as it gets busy all the time!
Suisan Fish Market
93 Lihiwai StIf you want to try Poke, you gotta try this special location!
A must! Get your lunch to go- take it with you and enjoy amazing food! skip the fast food and go here... this place is sooooo Ono!
21 locals recommend
Liko Lehua
177 Kaumana DriveA must! Get your lunch to go- take it with you and enjoy amazing food! skip the fast food and go here... this place is sooooo Ono!
Friday nights. Make reservations music starts at 6pm and worth scheduling ahead!
16 locals recommend
Kaleos Bar and Grill
16-110 Orchid Land DriveFriday nights. Make reservations music starts at 6pm and worth scheduling ahead!
Highly recommended amazing food downtown Pahoa. Lunch and dinner menu's. Make reservations
240 locals recommend
Kaleo's Bar & Grill
15-2969 Pahoa Village RdHighly recommended amazing food downtown Pahoa. Lunch and dinner menu's. Make reservations
Get $12.00 over a foot long sandwiches from Makuu Grocery Store! Or Poke from it's expansive Poke bar! Great place to visit. Lot's of wonderful restaurants and shops in this center.
19 locals recommend
Puna Kai Shopping Center
15-2714 Pahoa Village RdGet $12.00 over a foot long sandwiches from Makuu Grocery Store! Or Poke from it's expansive Poke bar! Great place to visit. Lot's of wonderful restaurants and shops in this center.
Wonderful mexican food! Gets busy so call ahead for available tables.
77 locals recommend
Luquins Mexican Restaurant
151448 Kahakai BlvdWonderful mexican food! Gets busy so call ahead for available tables.
Wednesdays, Thursdays in Pahoa Town, Fridays at HPM store in Hilo. Saturdays on the corner across from Pahoa High School! Don't miss this yummy food experience!
Panchos Tacos Truck
15-2942 Pahoa Village RoadWednesdays, Thursdays in Pahoa Town, Fridays at HPM store in Hilo. Saturdays on the corner across from Pahoa High School! Don't miss this yummy food experience!
Incredible! Enjoy Happy hour 3-5pm. They are closed until October for renovations but keep this on your list.
171 locals recommend
Lava Lava Beach Club
69-1081 Ku'uali'i PlIncredible! Enjoy Happy hour 3-5pm. They are closed until October for renovations but keep this on your list.
Volcano House
1 Crater Rim DriveWorth reservations for Sunday brunch or dinner!
Music and night time farmers market
Cost is $20 per person to get in and it's worth the experience! Wednesday nights only starting around 6pm till Pau. Incredible music, local vendors. Enjoy!
171 locals recommend
Uncle Robert's Awa Bar and Farmers Market
12-5038 Kalapana Kapoho Beach RdCost is $20 per person to get in and it's worth the experience! Wednesday nights only starting around 6pm till Pau. Incredible music, local vendors. Enjoy!
Sightseeing
Go visit Hilo bayfront area, lots of restaurants, shops, art galleries, clothing stores etc.
7 locals recommend
Hilo Bay
Go visit Hilo bayfront area, lots of restaurants, shops, art galleries, clothing stores etc.
Japanese themed park in the middle of Hilo bay area. You may also want to go hungry as Suisan is an excellent place across the street to get fresh Poke for lunch!
103 locals recommend
Liliuokalani Park and Gardens
189 Lihiwai StJapanese themed park in the middle of Hilo bay area. You may also want to go hungry as Suisan is an excellent place across the street to get fresh Poke for lunch!
Worth a full day of hiking, food etc. You can go bowling there, order food at the bar or bowling alley etc. Incredible breathtaking hiking.
880 locals recommend
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Worth a full day of hiking, food etc. You can go bowling there, order food at the bar or bowling alley etc. Incredible breathtaking hiking.
Government Beach Road
Government Beach RoadBreathtaking views from the Red Road- Government Beach Road.
Yoga experiences
Don't miss Sacred Sundays- 10 am Yoga w/ Megan Cannon, then a Cacao ceremony then it transitions into estatic dance!
13 locals recommend
Hawaiian Sanctuary Retreat Center
13-3194 Pahoa Kalapana RdDon't miss Sacred Sundays- 10 am Yoga w/ Megan Cannon, then a Cacao ceremony then it transitions into estatic dance!
Kalani
12-6870 Kalapana - Kapoho Rd12-6860 Kalapana-Kapoho Rd, Pahoa HI 96778
Beaches
Sunday funday! Drum circles etc. Sometimes it becomes a clothing optional beach.
177 locals recommend
Kehena Black Sand Beach
Sunday funday! Drum circles etc. Sometimes it becomes a clothing optional beach.
A gorgeous white sand beach to enjoy swimming at! Spend the day there
241 locals recommend
Hapuna Beach
A gorgeous white sand beach to enjoy swimming at! Spend the day there
Worth a full day of snorkeling at. Get there early as parking gets difficult.
84 locals recommend
Ho'okena Beach Park
86-4322 Mamalahoa HwyWorth a full day of snorkeling at. Get there early as parking gets difficult.
Golf
Hilo Municipal Golf Course
340 Haihai StEnjoy a casual golf day! Rates are easy going on the pocket book
A wonderful golf experience! Get there for the 2pm discount pricing!
8 locals recommend
Makani Golf Club
71-1420 Hawaiʻi Belt RdA wonderful golf experience! Get there for the 2pm discount pricing!
Waikoloa Beach Golf Course
69-600 Waikōloa Beach DriveGreat experience!