Qult’s guidebook
Places to eat
It's a destination! Besides the reasonably priced and great food, there are spectacular gardens and a gallery full of treasures from local artists.
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Cafe Ono
19-3834 Old Volcano RdIt's a destination! Besides the reasonably priced and great food, there are spectacular gardens and a gallery full of treasures from local artists.
Upscale locale serving hearty portions that range from vegetarian pasta to antelope. Definitely a nice place to eat and it is reflected in the prices. $20-$40 Open breakfast, lunch & dinner
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Kilauea Lodge Restaurant
19-3948 Old Volcano RdUpscale locale serving hearty portions that range from vegetarian pasta to antelope. Definitely a nice place to eat and it is reflected in the prices. $20-$40 Open breakfast, lunch & dinner
Good food with a great view of Hilo Bay and the Hilo ‘skyline’. Get local beef, sushi and the catch of the day while sipping on a nice beverage. $12-$25
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Hilo Bay Cafe
123 Lihiwai StGood food with a great view of Hilo Bay and the Hilo ‘skyline’. Get local beef, sushi and the catch of the day while sipping on a nice beverage. $12-$25
Located in downtown Hilo, Ratana's offers super yummy and affordable Thai food- perfect for lunch after the beach!
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Ratana's Green Papaya Salad
211 Kilauea AveLocated in downtown Hilo, Ratana's offers super yummy and affordable Thai food- perfect for lunch after the beach!
Not the fanciest place, but their food is delicious and authentic! HIghly recommend the tofu banh mi!
Hung Phat Vietnamese Banh Mi & Coffee, LLC
250 Kamehameha AveNot the fanciest place, but their food is delicious and authentic! HIghly recommend the tofu banh mi!
A Thai-American fusion spot with delicious, fresh and local ingredients. I wish I could eat here everyday!
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Tina's Garden Cafe
168 Kamehameha AveA Thai-American fusion spot with delicious, fresh and local ingredients. I wish I could eat here everyday!
This is a hotel but inside is a restaurant that is open to the public. This unique setting offers a dining experience you won't forget. While enjoying your meal be amazed by the gorgeous scenery and afterwards (or before) explore what our beautiful national park has to offer.
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Vulcano House
1 Crater Rim DriveThis is a hotel but inside is a restaurant that is open to the public. This unique setting offers a dining experience you won't forget. While enjoying your meal be amazed by the gorgeous scenery and afterwards (or before) explore what our beautiful national park has to offer.
This simple sandwich shop has a relaxing atmosphere and huge proportions making this an ideal place to go for breakfast or lunch. They open early and offer different styles of cuisine. They also offer vegetarian, vegan and gluten free meals.
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Eagle's Lighthouse Cafe
19-4005 Haunani RdThis simple sandwich shop has a relaxing atmosphere and huge proportions making this an ideal place to go for breakfast or lunch. They open early and offer different styles of cuisine. They also offer vegetarian, vegan and gluten free meals.
Luquins Mexican restaurant is one of the oldest restaurants in the small town of Pahoa. They offer a friendly environment with their cheerful staff and if food isn't all you want they have a great bar as well.
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Luquins Mexican Restaurant
151448 Kahakai BlvdLuquins Mexican restaurant is one of the oldest restaurants in the small town of Pahoa. They offer a friendly environment with their cheerful staff and if food isn't all you want they have a great bar as well.
Local Attractions
Since the recent lava eruption in 2018 the park has gone under a dramatic change effecting many of the trails and sights. However, even with this change there is still so much to see. There are beautiful trails through the lush Hawaii forest that are just waiting to share its beauty with you.
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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Since the recent lava eruption in 2018 the park has gone under a dramatic change effecting many of the trails and sights. However, even with this change there is still so much to see. There are beautiful trails through the lush Hawaii forest that are just waiting to share its beauty with you.
It easily accessible from downtown Hilo and offers a remarkable view of water falling 80 feet over a lava cave. The mist that rises is famous for creating a consistent rainbow. Watch people dive off the cliffs or join in if you’re brave enough!
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Rainbow Falls
It easily accessible from downtown Hilo and offers a remarkable view of water falling 80 feet over a lava cave. The mist that rises is famous for creating a consistent rainbow. Watch people dive off the cliffs or join in if you’re brave enough!
Take a pleasant self-guided walk through lush tropical vegetation to scenic vista points overlooking the cascading Kahuna Falls and the free-falling Akaka Falls, which plunges 442 feet. Stop to pet the goats on the way there at Honomu Goat Dairy.
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Akaka Falls State Park
875 Akaka Falls RdTake a pleasant self-guided walk through lush tropical vegetation to scenic vista points overlooking the cascading Kahuna Falls and the free-falling Akaka Falls, which plunges 442 feet. Stop to pet the goats on the way there at Honomu Goat Dairy.
If you are at all interested in Orchids this is the place for you to stop!
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Akatsuka Orchid Gardens
11-3051 Volcano RdIf you are at all interested in Orchids this is the place for you to stop!
A true “local” destination, great food, live music and dancing. A bit of a drive from the yurt, but definitely worth checking out; arguably the best market in Hawaii.
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Uncle Robert's Awa Bar en Boerenmarkt
12-5038 Kalapana Kapoho Beach RdA true “local” destination, great food, live music and dancing. A bit of a drive from the yurt, but definitely worth checking out; arguably the best market in Hawaii.
One of the best tropical gardens you go to, admission is $20/person and worth every penny! The gardens, Akaka falls and Rainbow falls are all in close range if you want to make a day out of waterfalls and flowers.
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Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden
27-717 Mamalahoa HwyOne of the best tropical gardens you go to, admission is $20/person and worth every penny! The gardens, Akaka falls and Rainbow falls are all in close range if you want to make a day out of waterfalls and flowers.
Beautiful, swimmable beach in Hilo, hono (sea turtle) sightings likely.
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Carlsmith Beach Park
1815 Kalanianaole StBeautiful, swimmable beach in Hilo, hono (sea turtle) sightings likely.
The market is open seven days a week but Wednesday and Saturday are the main days to go. On the off days there are produce stands set up. On the main days at Hilo Farmer's Market you will find almost everything from fresh produce and yummy goodies to handmade crafts and clothing. There are also good eateries around the market area making it an ideal place to go.
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Hilo Farmers Market
Mamo StreetThe market is open seven days a week but Wednesday and Saturday are the main days to go. On the off days there are produce stands set up. On the main days at Hilo Farmer's Market you will find almost everything from fresh produce and yummy goodies to handmade crafts and clothing. There are also good eateries around the market area making it an ideal place to go.
Mauna Loa Co. has created a delightful variety of macadamia nut treats. Now, with over a dozen flavors to choose from, Mauna Loa Co. leads the way in providing one of the world’s tastiest macadamia nut selections. For over thirty years the Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Corporation has brought you delicious macadamia nuts roasted to golden perfection. Come visit the factory, enjoy free samples and shop for a delightful array of island treats and gifts including the exclusive selection of MAUNA LOA products found nowhere else.
Enjoy a 3 mile drive through macadamia nut orchards as you approach the Visitor Center. View the nut & chocolate processing plant and watch as they create a delicious array of macadamia nut products that are packaged right there at the plant. Delight in chocolate demonstrations where MAUNA LOA experts hand-dip tasty macadamia nut shortbread cookies into pure rich milk chocolate and see first-hand why at Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Corp. quality and taste are everything.
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Mauna Loa
16-701 Macadamia RoadMauna Loa Co. has created a delightful variety of macadamia nut treats. Now, with over a dozen flavors to choose from, Mauna Loa Co. leads the way in providing one of the world’s tastiest macadamia nut selections. For over thirty years the Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Corporation has brought you delicious macadamia nuts roasted to golden perfection. Come visit the factory, enjoy free samples and shop for a delightful array of island treats and gifts including the exclusive selection of MAUNA LOA products found nowhere else.
Enjoy a 3 mile drive through macadamia nut orchards as you approach the Visitor Center. View the nut & chocolate processing plant and watch as they create a delicious array of macadamia nut products that are packaged right there at the plant. Delight in chocolate demonstrations where MAUNA LOA experts hand-dip tasty macadamia nut shortbread cookies into pure rich milk chocolate and see first-hand why at Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Corp. quality and taste are everything.
This experience is one of a kind, taking your need for adventure to a new level. There are 8 different ziplines that span almost 2 miles allowing you to fly by waterfalls and through a lush tropical river gorge. They have the longest zipline on the island and also have a side by side setup allowing you to share your experience with your loved one by your side.
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Zipline Through Paradise
301 Kamehameha AvenueThis experience is one of a kind, taking your need for adventure to a new level. There are 8 different ziplines that span almost 2 miles allowing you to fly by waterfalls and through a lush tropical river gorge. They have the longest zipline on the island and also have a side by side setup allowing you to share your experience with your loved one by your side.
Food Scene
If coffee is your thing this place is a must. The Hilo Coffee Mill offers tastings, tours, an amazing coffee bar as well as a gift shop. Plus if you are wanting something more than coffee they have an array of food to choose from.
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Hilo Coffee Mill
17-995 Volcano RdIf coffee is your thing this place is a must. The Hilo Coffee Mill offers tastings, tours, an amazing coffee bar as well as a gift shop. Plus if you are wanting something more than coffee they have an array of food to choose from.