Guidebook for the Big Island
Food Scene - recommended to check on-line first about current status, before you head over.
Located East Hawaii
Volcano village. Probably the best Thai Food restaurant on the island. Locally owned and operated. A very pleasant dining room and take-out also. It gets busy, so you may want to make reservations ahead.
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Thai Thai Bistro and Bar
19-4084 Old Volcano RdVolcano village. Probably the best Thai Food restaurant on the island. Locally owned and operated. A very pleasant dining room and take-out also. It gets busy, so you may want to make reservations ahead.
Luau plate is great. Pancakes are gigantic.
The waffle is fabulous (make sure it is crispy and warm).
Hours have changed since 2020 lockdowns. You may want to call to check if they are open.
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Kuhio Grille - Home Of The Famous 1lb Laulau
80 Pauahi StreetLuau plate is great. Pancakes are gigantic.
The waffle is fabulous (make sure it is crispy and warm).
Hours have changed since 2020 lockdowns. You may want to call to check if they are open.
Kaleo's Bar & Grill
15-2969 Pahoa Village RdCafe Pesto - Hilo
308 Kamehameha AveA local favorite in Hilo.
A nice dine-in restaurant in Hilo. Good local food, especially breakfast.
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Coconut Grill
136 Banyan WayA nice dine-in restaurant in Hilo. Good local food, especially breakfast.
The only breakfast place in Keaau also happens to be a good choice for breakfast and lunch. No dinner hours. Closes at 1pm.
Countryside Cafe
16-586 Old Volcano RoadThe only breakfast place in Keaau also happens to be a good choice for breakfast and lunch. No dinner hours. Closes at 1pm.
Good food. Really nice covered outdoor seating, right in downtown Hilo. A local favorite.
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Pineapples Restaurant
332 Keawe StGood food. Really nice covered outdoor seating, right in downtown Hilo. A local favorite.
PEPPERCORN SPICE HOUSE -Asian fusion cuisine in a pleasant restaurant setting.
Family owned and operated - using some of their own fresh, home grown veggies.
16-569 Old Volcano Rd, Keaau, HI 96749, Verenigde Staten
PEPPERCORN SPICE HOUSE -Asian fusion cuisine in a pleasant restaurant setting.
Family owned and operated - using some of their own fresh, home grown veggies.
Visit a local meadery for mead tasting, mead products, honey, beeswax and gifts.
Add this stop to make your day special- and turn a rainy day into one of your best days.
Big Island Meadery
Visit a local meadery for mead tasting, mead products, honey, beeswax and gifts.
Add this stop to make your day special- and turn a rainy day into one of your best days.
Essentials
This is the closest supermarket. There is a smaller package store and a 7-11 in Kurtistown.
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Foodland Kea`au
16-586 Old Volcano RdThis is the closest supermarket. There is a smaller package store and a 7-11 in Kurtistown.
7-Eleven
4809 Volcano RdFor just about anything you need. Get a taste of a local package store. This is NOT 7-11.
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J Hara Store
17-343 Volcano RdFor just about anything you need. Get a taste of a local package store. This is NOT 7-11.
Hilo KTA Super Stores
50 E Puainako StFull supermarket in Hilo that is family run.
Everything Else
Only open on Sunday 8am -2pm. This is a fairly large market with local produce and plants, great food booths, lunch trucks, local crafts and international imports. Two dollar entrance fee. Uneven gravel surface to walk on, so wear appropriate footwear. Cash is good. Some venders take credit cards.
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Boerenmarkt van Maku'u
15-2131 Keaau-Pahoa RdOnly open on Sunday 8am -2pm. This is a fairly large market with local produce and plants, great food booths, lunch trucks, local crafts and international imports. Two dollar entrance fee. Uneven gravel surface to walk on, so wear appropriate footwear. Cash is good. Some venders take credit cards.
If you are fascinated by orchids, this is the place you will get your fill of an amazing variety. On your way to or from Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, it is easy to make a stop here.
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Akatsuka Orchid Gardens
11-3051 Volcano RdIf you are fascinated by orchids, this is the place you will get your fill of an amazing variety. On your way to or from Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, it is easy to make a stop here.
Gets cool at night especially in the winter. A great place to eat or shop after an excursion to the Volcanoes National Park
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Volcano
Gets cool at night especially in the winter. A great place to eat or shop after an excursion to the Volcanoes National Park
Book store and gift shop. Been in Hilo forever. They are the only place you can purchase the topographical map that is on the wall in Koki Kottage.
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Basically Books
334 Kilauea AvenueBook store and gift shop. Been in Hilo forever. They are the only place you can purchase the topographical map that is on the wall in Koki Kottage.
Sightseeing
Mauna Kea visitor center at 9,000 feet elevation. Check online for current hours and best nights to visit when there are telescopes available for visitors to use.
Call ahead to find out weather and viewing conditions. 935-6260 or 935-6268.
The Information Station is open 12pm to 10pm every day. Interpretive guides to answer questions. Rest rooms. Snacks and water.
Free Stargazing program is open on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday evenings from 6pm to 10pm, weather permitting.
It's really cold up there, so bring sweatshirts and jackets, scarves and gloves if you want to stay for sunset and after.
Parking is limited, so get there before sunset. Once the parking lot is filled, cars will be turned away.
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First Light Bookstore
Mauna Kea Access RoadCall ahead to find out weather and viewing conditions. 935-6260 or 935-6268.
The Information Station is open 12pm to 10pm every day. Interpretive guides to answer questions. Rest rooms. Snacks and water.
Free Stargazing program is open on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday evenings from 6pm to 10pm, weather permitting.
It's really cold up there, so bring sweatshirts and jackets, scarves and gloves if you want to stay for sunset and after.
Parking is limited, so get there before sunset. Once the parking lot is filled, cars will be turned away.
Bring your warm clothing - socks, scarves, jacket, hat, etc. if you are going to the top at 13,000 feet elevation. Check online for best visiting nights and hours of operation.
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Mauna Kea
Bring your warm clothing - socks, scarves, jacket, hat, etc. if you are going to the top at 13,000 feet elevation. Check online for best visiting nights and hours of operation.
Coconut Island
Great place for your picnic lunch while you are in Hilo.
Manta Ray Dives of Hawaii
74-380 Kealakehe PkwyOne of several botanical gardens on the east side of the Big Island
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Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden
27-717 Mamalahoa HwyOne of several botanical gardens on the east side of the Big Island
This Japanese styled park developed in the 1920's is a wonderful place to watch the sunrise, walk around at your own pace, or enjoy a picnic lunch.
From here you can cross the foot bridge to Coconut island.
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Liliuokalani Park en Tuinen
189 Lihiwai StThis Japanese styled park developed in the 1920's is a wonderful place to watch the sunrise, walk around at your own pace, or enjoy a picnic lunch.
From here you can cross the foot bridge to Coconut island.
Farmers Market
Open on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Tropical fruits and veggies, some plate lunches, local crafts, imports, stuff you won't find in stores.
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Hilo Farmers Market
Mamo StreetOpen on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Tropical fruits and veggies, some plate lunches, local crafts, imports, stuff you won't find in stores.
Large farmers market and local crafts and goods.
Food trucks.
$2/car entrance fee.
Sunday only, 7 am - 2 pm.
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Boerenmarkt van Maku'u
15-2131 Keaau-Pahoa RdLarge farmers market and local crafts and goods.
Food trucks.
$2/car entrance fee.
Sunday only, 7 am - 2 pm.
A pleasant 1 mile loop trail that is great in the morning for bird watching (bring binoculars) or any time of the day for a forest walk. Bring lunch and eat at the picnic tables. Located in Volcano.
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Bird Park
Mauna Loa RoadA pleasant 1 mile loop trail that is great in the morning for bird watching (bring binoculars) or any time of the day for a forest walk. Bring lunch and eat at the picnic tables. Located in Volcano.
Beach Time
Sunset at Geothermal Hot Ponds
You need to park your car and hike into this pristine little beach. It is worth the 2-1/2 mile, almost level hike along the coastline, because you may even get the whole beach to yourself. Nice white sand, tide pools and swimming. Bring whatever you may need, as there are no facilities provided.
HA'ENA BEACH (Shipman's)
You need to park your car and hike into this pristine little beach. It is worth the 2-1/2 mile, almost level hike along the coastline, because you may even get the whole beach to yourself. Nice white sand, tide pools and swimming. Bring whatever you may need, as there are no facilities provided.
Food scene
Jackie Rey's Ohana Grill Hilo
64 Keawe StGreat food and very nice atmosphere.
Sakura Sushi & Grill
200 Kanoelehua AveNice atmosphere and excellent Japanese cuisine.