Local recommendation
Our favorite Farmer's Market
This is the largest farmers market on the East side of the island. Browse local crafts, enjoy live music while enjoying a wide variety of cuisine from the food vendors. A wide variety of tropical fruits are also available throughout the year. Open only on Sundays from 8AM - 2PM. Admission is currently $2 per vehicle.
169 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Maku'u Farmer's Market
15-2131 Keaau-Pahoa RdThis is the largest farmers market on the East side of the island. Browse local crafts, enjoy live music while enjoying a wide variety of cuisine from the food vendors. A wide variety of tropical fruits are also available throughout the year. Open only on Sundays from 8AM - 2PM. Admission is currently $2 per vehicle.
Only Tropical Zoo in the United States
This is the only tropical zoo in the United States offering a wide variety of rainforest animals and endangered Hawaiian animals. Free admission and a beautiful playground for kids to visit. Petting zoo on Saturdays from 1:30PM - 2:30PM.
110 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Panaewa Rainforest Zoo
800 Stainback HwyThis is the only tropical zoo in the United States offering a wide variety of rainforest animals and endangered Hawaiian animals. Free admission and a beautiful playground for kids to visit. Petting zoo on Saturdays from 1:30PM - 2:30PM.
Sightseeing
Closest black sand beach. If you're lucky, you might spot some sea turtles. Also a good place for snorkeling.
176 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Richardson Ocean Park
2355 Kalanianaole StClosest black sand beach. If you're lucky, you might spot some sea turtles. Also a good place for snorkeling.
Food scene
Local farm to table vegetarian restaurant offering a wide variety of food. Our favorite is their Durian Cacao smoothie.
30 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Sweet Cane Cafe
48 Kamana StLocal farm to table vegetarian restaurant offering a wide variety of food. Our favorite is their Durian Cacao smoothie.
Local Hawaiian comfort food. Try some of the classic hawaiian food like poi or lomi salmon. For dinner, come right before they open for dinner service or expect to wait for a table.
105 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Hawaiian Style Cafe Hilo
681 Manono StLocal Hawaiian comfort food. Try some of the classic hawaiian food like poi or lomi salmon. For dinner, come right before they open for dinner service or expect to wait for a table.
Japanese comfort food at its best ! Busy local restaurant and recommend reservations for party of 6 or greater.
Kenichi Restaurant
684 Kilauea AveJapanese comfort food at its best ! Busy local restaurant and recommend reservations for party of 6 or greater.
Home of the famous Loco moco ! Loco moco is a dish featured in contemporary Hawaiian cuisine. There are many variations, but the traditional loco moco consists of white rice, topped with a hamburger patty, a fried egg, and brown gravy.
27 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Cafe 100
969 Kilauea AveHome of the famous Loco moco ! Loco moco is a dish featured in contemporary Hawaiian cuisine. There are many variations, but the traditional loco moco consists of white rice, topped with a hamburger patty, a fried egg, and brown gravy.
Delicious fresh malasadas with yummy fillings. Come early as they do run out by late afternoon. Makes a good stop to have lunch too !
72 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Tex Drive-In
45-690 Pakalana StDelicious fresh malasadas with yummy fillings. Come early as they do run out by late afternoon. Makes a good stop to have lunch too !
Night Market
Uncle Robert's in Kalapana on Wednesday night is a festive gathering with music, a bar, food vendors, entertainment, a farmer's market and much more. Wednesday nights from 5PM - 9PM.
171 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Uncle Robert's Awa Bar at Farmers Market
12-5038 Kalapana Kapoho Beach RdUncle Robert's in Kalapana on Wednesday night is a festive gathering with music, a bar, food vendors, entertainment, a farmer's market and much more. Wednesday nights from 5PM - 9PM.
Kid friendly beach on the Hilo side
We love this beach as our kids can safely swim and play in the water for hours ! This beach has an area that is protected from the ocean.
Onekahakaha Beach Park
74 Onekahakaha Rd