Guidebook for Hilo
Food Scene
I recommend Liko Lehua because it's a great little find tucked away in our neighborhood. It's authentic local food + awesome specialty burgers.
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Liko Lehua
177 Kaumana DriveI recommend Liko Lehua because it's a great little find tucked away in our neighborhood. It's authentic local food + awesome specialty burgers.
The greasy spoon diner that's open 24/7. It has all sorts of local grinds. Beware of the Sumo :) It's a beast of a meal! If you order pancakes, make sure to try the different local flavored syrups.
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Kens House of Pancakes
1730 Kamehameha AveThe greasy spoon diner that's open 24/7. It has all sorts of local grinds. Beware of the Sumo :) It's a beast of a meal! If you order pancakes, make sure to try the different local flavored syrups.
One of our favorites!! We love this restaurant: great food, great atmosphere, fair prices! Most nights, there is live music to accompany your dinner.
*Note: closed on Mondays.
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Pineapples Restaurant
332 Keawe StOne of our favorites!! We love this restaurant: great food, great atmosphere, fair prices! Most nights, there is live music to accompany your dinner.
*Note: closed on Mondays.
LOCATION! Get dinner reservation here, and watch the sun go down while overlooking the Bay. Food is good (but can be on the expensive side for Hilo).
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Hilo Bay Cafe
123 Lihiwai StLOCATION! Get dinner reservation here, and watch the sun go down while overlooking the Bay. Food is good (but can be on the expensive side for Hilo).
Great little spot for yummy sushi at great prices! Even if you aren't crazy about sushi, they have other plates as well like Chicken Katsu and Shoya pork.
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Ocean Sushi
235 Keawe StGreat little spot for yummy sushi at great prices! Even if you aren't crazy about sushi, they have other plates as well like Chicken Katsu and Shoya pork.
Our go-to Thai Food in Hilo. It's a little restaurant with big portions. It does have interesting hours, so definitely check the times before going.
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Sombat's Fresh Thai Cuisine
88 Kanoelehua AvenueOur go-to Thai Food in Hilo. It's a little restaurant with big portions. It does have interesting hours, so definitely check the times before going.
Sightseeing
If you go early in the morning, you can often catch the rainbows.
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Rainbow Falls
If you go early in the morning, you can often catch the rainbows.
It's so tall and beautiful. A 30 minute drive from our home, this is a well maintained park with restrooms and paths to view the two main waterfalls. You do have to pay a small fee to park though.
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Akaka Falls State Park
875 Akaka Falls RdIt's so tall and beautiful. A 30 minute drive from our home, this is a well maintained park with restrooms and paths to view the two main waterfalls. You do have to pay a small fee to park though.
A peaceful place to watch the waves roll into the Bay. There are restrooms, park benches, and picnic tables.
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Moku Ola / Coconut Island
77 Keliipio PlA peaceful place to watch the waves roll into the Bay. There are restrooms, park benches, and picnic tables.
Crystal clear blue waters, dramatic cliffs (furthest southern tip of the United States). The brave ones, jump off the cliffs and swim around. We've seen tons of dolphins there before.
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South Point Cliff Dive
Crystal clear blue waters, dramatic cliffs (furthest southern tip of the United States). The brave ones, jump off the cliffs and swim around. We've seen tons of dolphins there before.
Beautiful White Sands Beach, The perfect place for enjoying a day laying out in the sun, or on the waves.
Note: There is a small entrance fee.
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Hapuna Beach
Beautiful White Sands Beach, The perfect place for enjoying a day laying out in the sun, or on the waves.
Note: There is a small entrance fee.
Watch the sunset from above the clouds! It's breath-taking! Many people go up to star-gaze (It's best a couple hours after the sun goes down.) *Note: It's quite cold! Bring jackets, gloves, and hats.
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Mauna Kea
Watch the sunset from above the clouds! It's breath-taking! Many people go up to star-gaze (It's best a couple hours after the sun goes down.) *Note: It's quite cold! Bring jackets, gloves, and hats.
Beautiful Valley -- Some people hike down into the valley (waterfalls and beautiful black sand beach below). It's a very steep incline so beware if you have any physical limitations. (Take water!)
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Waipio Valley Lookout
Beautiful Valley -- Some people hike down into the valley (waterfalls and beautiful black sand beach below). It's a very steep incline so beware if you have any physical limitations. (Take water!)
Hike down into the valley! It's about a 30-40 minute hike to get to the black sand beach. *We went right after the rain, and the trail was a bit slippery and muddy. We still had a great time!
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Pololu Valley
Hike down into the valley! It's about a 30-40 minute hike to get to the black sand beach. *We went right after the rain, and the trail was a bit slippery and muddy. We still had a great time!
A great, relaxing walk through all sorts of plants, flowers, and trees. It is a bit pricey (around $15 per person) to walk through, but worth it. *Note:The initial walk into the garden is very steep.
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Hardin ng mga Tropikal na Halamanan ng Hawaii
27-717 Mamalahoa HwyA great, relaxing walk through all sorts of plants, flowers, and trees. It is a bit pricey (around $15 per person) to walk through, but worth it. *Note:The initial walk into the garden is very steep.
If lucky, you may see the crater bubbling over late at night. There are also lots of hikes you can do during the day. We enjoy the Mauna Ulu hike.
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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
If lucky, you may see the crater bubbling over late at night. There are also lots of hikes you can do during the day. We enjoy the Mauna Ulu hike.
Essentials
Fresh, local fruits and veggies -- as well as jewelry, crafts, clothing, and art.
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Hilo Farmers Market
Mamo StreetFresh, local fruits and veggies -- as well as jewelry, crafts, clothing, and art.
Target
391 Makaala StStarbucks inside
Entertainment & Activities
Great stop! Very nice facility-- restrooms, store, and bakery.
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Punalu'u Bake Shop
95-5642 HI-11Great stop! Very nice facility-- restrooms, store, and bakery.