Glenn And Mary's Guidebook
agriculture tours
see how Hawaii is reinventing its agriculture base, efforts to become less reliant on mainland, and taste some great food. Check websites for covid related restrictions
go online to reserve your tour. Lunch is delicious. 33 miles @45 minutes from our house
18 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Hawaiian Vanilla Co.
43-2007 Paauilo Mauka Rdgo online to reserve your tour. Lunch is delicious. 33 miles @45 minutes from our house
go online for reservations, try to go on weekday to see chocolate making process. awesome views. 8 miles @ 20 minutes from our house
6 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Lavaloha
1820 Amauulu Rdgo online for reservations, try to go on weekday to see chocolate making process. awesome views. 8 miles @ 20 minutes from our house
go online for reservations store is in hilo town but farm tour is very close to our house
6 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Hilo – Hawaiian Crown Plantation and Chocolate Factory
160 Kilauea Avego online for reservations store is in hilo town but farm tour is very close to our house
Onomea Tea Company
27-604 Alakahi Placego online for reservations. beautiful 1.7 mile drive @5,minutes from our house.
Mauna Loa
16-701 Macadamia Road19 miles @28 minutes from our house
Mauna Kea Tea
46-3870 Old Mamalahoa Hwygo online for reservations
Sightseeing
Check websites or call to check on any covid related restrictions.
Easy walking trails. $5 parking. 11 miles @20 minute drive from our house
64 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
‘Akaka Falls
Easy walking trails. $5 parking. 11 miles @20 minute drive from our house
$20 entrance fee, segways available. 9.8 miles @ 13 minutes from our house
23 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden
27-717 Mamalahoa Highway$20 entrance fee, segways available. 9.8 miles @ 13 minutes from our house
Lovely oceanview park with great views of mountains and old Hilo town. 5.5 miles @ 12 minutes from our house
103 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Liliuokalani Park at Mga Hardin
189 Lihiwai StLovely oceanview park with great views of mountains and old Hilo town. 5.5 miles @ 12 minutes from our house
Lots of awesome hiking trails . 28 miles @50 minutes from our house. January is volcano awareness month, lots of events and guided hikes
880 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Lots of awesome hiking trails . 28 miles @50 minutes from our house. January is volcano awareness month, lots of events and guided hikes
best swimming in Hilo. 9.4 miles @20 minutes from our house
176 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Richardson Ocean Park
2355 Kalanianaole Stbest swimming in Hilo. 9.4 miles @20 minutes from our house
Historic downtown Hilo, wa'a (canoe) races alternating weekends with Kona, memorial day to labor day. 4.2 miles @10 minutes from our house
9 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Bayfront Park
Historic downtown Hilo, wa'a (canoe) races alternating weekends with Kona, memorial day to labor day. 4.2 miles @10 minutes from our house
Rainbow Falls
easy access, varies widely depending on weather
Hilo Ocean Adventures
1717 Kamehameha Avekayak, paddleboard rentals, lessons and tours
Umauma Falls Zipline & Rappel Experience
31-313 Old Mamalahoa Hwypaved road to visitor center, gravel switchback road to top. often closed due to winds. fog, snow. open Jan , Feb but may be subject to closure due to protests after feb
Mauna Kea Access Road
Mauna Kea Access Roadpaved road to visitor center, gravel switchback road to top. often closed due to winds. fog, snow. open Jan , Feb but may be subject to closure due to protests after feb
Food Scene
Lots of great food options in Hilo.
Some of these may be closed, be take out only, have limited seating or have shorter hours due to covid restrictions.
produce available everyday. locally made crafts on wednesdays and Saturdays. 4.4 miles @10 minutes from our house.
246 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Hilo Farmers Market
Mamo Streetproduce available everyday. locally made crafts on wednesdays and Saturdays. 4.4 miles @10 minutes from our house.
Hawaiian Style Cafe Hilo
681 Manono StSuper popular with locals, expect a wait
Tina's Garden Cafe
168 Kamehameha Avevegetarian and vegan options
VIBE cafe & health bar
750 Kanoelehua Avenew vegan restaurant
Kens House of Pancakes, big menu, consistently good diner food, only restaurant open 24/7. coconut and liliko'i syrup
83 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Kens House of Pancakes
1730 Kamehameha AveKens House of Pancakes, big menu, consistently good diner food, only restaurant open 24/7. coconut and liliko'i syrup
Tin Shack Bakery
15-1500 Akeakamai Loopyum
Queens Court Restaurant
71 Banyan Drsunday brunch
Hilo Bay Cafe
123 Lihiwai Stocean views
Sombat's Fresh Thai Cuisine
88 Kanoelehua Avenueour favorite Thai
Pineapples Restaurant
332 Keawe StCafe Pesto - Hilo
308 Kamehameha AveGenki Sushi
111 Puainako StSuisan Fish Market
93 Lihiwai Stbest poke, fresh fish
Two Ladies Kitchen
274 Kilauea Avebest mochi
Miyo's
564 Hinano StJapanese food
Seoul Station
417 Kalanikoa StKorean dishes
Panda Express
376 Kilauea Aveindoor seating or drive thru chinese
Kuhio Grille - Home Of The Famous 1lb Laulau
80 Pauahi StreetMohala’s Bayfront Fish and Chips, LLC
50 Waianuenue Avemuseum kine
Check websites for covid related restrictions.
Imiloa Astronomy Center
600 Imiloa PlMokupāpapa Discovery Center
76 Kamehameha AvePacific Tsunami Museum
130 Kamehameha AveLyman Museum & Mission House
276 Haili StWailoa Arts & Cultural Center
200 Piopio Stlocal artists
just across the highway, 5 minute walk
open Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 3 pm
8 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Hawaii Plantation Museum
27-246 Mamalahoa Hwyjust across the highway, 5 minute walk
open Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 3 pm
shopping
Hilo KTA Super Stores
50 E Puainako StSack N Save
250 Kinoole Stclosest
Safeway
381 E Maka'Ala Stcheapest gas
Abundant Life Natural Foods
292 Kamehameha AveMga kendi ng Big Island
585 Hinano Stgreat gifts found only in Hilo
Basically Books
334 Kilauea Avenuesouvenirs. hawaiian music cds, books. kid stuff
Sig Zane Designs
122 Kamehameha Avehigh end hawaiian clothing, found only in Hilo
Naupaka Island Designs
308 Kamehameha Avebeautiful clothes by local dressmaker, great customer service
Aloha Grown
224 Kamehameha Avesupporting local farmers
Hilo Coffee Mill
17-995 Volcano Rdmini coffee roasting tours, great gift options
Shaka Tea
116 Kilauea Avespecial tea made with mamaki tea leaves
laundromat
Downtown Laundry Express
194 Kilauea Aveemergency doctors
Hilo Urgent Care Center
670 Kekuanaoa St