Big Island Guidebook

Yan Ming
Big Island Guidebook

Sightseeing

Experience some of Nature’s most awe-inspiring wonders, more info: https://www.nps.gov/havo/planyourvisit/basicinfo.htm Note: 2022 Fee Free Days Entrance fees are waived on the following days: Monday, January 17 – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Saturday, April 16 – First Day of National Park Week Thursday, August 4 – Anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act Saturday, September 24 – National Public Lands Day Friday, November 11 – Veterans Day
880 locals recommend
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
880 locals recommend
Experience some of Nature’s most awe-inspiring wonders, more info: https://www.nps.gov/havo/planyourvisit/basicinfo.htm Note: 2022 Fee Free Days Entrance fees are waived on the following days: Monday, January 17 – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Saturday, April 16 – First Day of National Park Week Thursday, August 4 – Anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act Saturday, September 24 – National Public Lands Day Friday, November 11 – Veterans Day
A dormant volcano, peak is 4,207.3m (13,803 ft) above sea level, some authorities have labelled Mauna Kea the tallest mountain in the world, from its underwater base. Best sky night. http://www.ifa.hawaii.edu/info/vis/visiting-mauna-kea/visiting-the-summit.html
25 locals recommend
Mauna Kea
25 locals recommend
A dormant volcano, peak is 4,207.3m (13,803 ft) above sea level, some authorities have labelled Mauna Kea the tallest mountain in the world, from its underwater base. Best sky night. http://www.ifa.hawaii.edu/info/vis/visiting-mauna-kea/visiting-the-summit.html
Hawai‘i Tropical Bioreserve & Garden Beautiful tropical garden, best visit in raining days. To avoid mosquito bites, wear long sleeves and pants.
192 locals recommend
Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden
27-717 Mamalahoa Hwy
192 locals recommend
Hawai‘i Tropical Bioreserve & Garden Beautiful tropical garden, best visit in raining days. To avoid mosquito bites, wear long sleeves and pants.
43 locals recommend
Green Sand Beach Trailhead
43 locals recommend
Stop on Hamakua coast scenic drive, with spectacular waterfalls and incredible canyons lined by lush rainforest.
341 locals recommend
Akaka Falls State Park
875 Akaka Falls Rd
341 locals recommend
Stop on Hamakua coast scenic drive, with spectacular waterfalls and incredible canyons lined by lush rainforest.
White sand beach, listed as 2021 best US beach by Dr beach https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/top-beaches-united-states-2021/index.html
174 locals recommend
Hapuna Beach State Park
Old Puako Road
174 locals recommend
White sand beach, listed as 2021 best US beach by Dr beach https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/top-beaches-united-states-2021/index.html
Perfect for kids
65 locals recommend
Onekahakaha Beach Park
74 Onekahakaha Rd
65 locals recommend
Perfect for kids
Crystal clear water, black sand beach, perfect for snorkeling, turtle watching, one of the best beaches in US. https://www.travelandleisure.com/trip-ideas/beach-vacations/best-beaches-in-the-us
140 locals recommend
Carlsmith Beach Park
1815 Kalanianaole St
140 locals recommend
Crystal clear water, black sand beach, perfect for snorkeling, turtle watching, one of the best beaches in US. https://www.travelandleisure.com/trip-ideas/beach-vacations/best-beaches-in-the-us
337 locals recommend
Rainbow Falls
337 locals recommend
110 locals recommend
Panaewa Rainforest Zoo
800 Stainback Hwy
110 locals recommend
92 locals recommend
Imiloa Astronomy Center
600 Imiloa Pl
92 locals recommend
Also named the “valley of kings”, this valley used to be the political and religious center of ancient Hawaiian culture, and housed many thousands of people. Presently, less than 100 people live in this valley, leaving plenty of room for all the stunning hikes, many waterfalls and a magical black-sand beach!
117 locals recommend
Waipio Valley
117 locals recommend
Also named the “valley of kings”, this valley used to be the political and religious center of ancient Hawaiian culture, and housed many thousands of people. Presently, less than 100 people live in this valley, leaving plenty of room for all the stunning hikes, many waterfalls and a magical black-sand beach!
Historic town, you may try “Kohala Zipline”
88 locals recommend
Hawi
88 locals recommend
Historic town, you may try “Kohala Zipline”
Famous spot to jump to ocean
74 locals recommend
South Point Park
South Point Road
74 locals recommend
Famous spot to jump to ocean
115 locals recommend
Pacific Tsunami Museum
130 Kamehameha Ave
115 locals recommend
22 acres beautiful garden in Hilo, open for events
8 locals recommend
Nani Mau Restaurant & Garden
421 Makalika St
8 locals recommend
22 acres beautiful garden in Hilo, open for events
Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park

Food scene

Best Hawaii produce: strawberry papaya, mango, lichee, egg fruit , honey, cake, vegetables and more Restaurants around: poke market, pho 99
246 locals recommend
Hilo Farmers Market
Mamo Street
246 locals recommend
Best Hawaii produce: strawberry papaya, mango, lichee, egg fruit , honey, cake, vegetables and more Restaurants around: poke market, pho 99
67 locals recommend
Big Island Candies
585 Hinano St
67 locals recommend
17 locals recommend
Kona Coffee Living History Farm
82-6199 Hawaiʻi Belt Rd
17 locals recommend
Le Umu Samoa
16-586 Old Volcano Road
44 locals recommend
Two Ladies Kitchen
274 Kilauea Ave
44 locals recommend
You can by fresh fish or poke
88 locals recommend
Suisan Fish Market
93 Lihiwai St
88 locals recommend
You can by fresh fish or poke
137 locals recommend
Hilo Bay Cafe
123 Lihiwai St
137 locals recommend
For your best bet on buying healthy, be sure to check out Island Naturals Deli
51 locals recommend
Island Naturals Market & Deli - Hilo
1221 Kilauea Ave
51 locals recommend
For your best bet on buying healthy, be sure to check out Island Naturals Deli
Tasty nuts
12 locals recommend
Hamakua Macadamia Nut Co Inc
61-3251 Maluokalani St
12 locals recommend
Tasty nuts
105 locals recommend
Hawaiian Style Cafe Hilo
681 Manono St
105 locals recommend
Fireart Cuisine
75-1027 Henry St
Indian food recommended by guest
28 locals recommend
Kamana Kitchen
1235 Kilauea Ave
28 locals recommend
Indian food recommended by guest
18 locals recommend
Heavenly Hawaiian Kona Coffee Farm
78-1136 Bishop Rd
18 locals recommend
8 locals recommend
Tetsumen
697 Manono St
8 locals recommend
Guests recommended, in walking distance
21 locals recommend
Ola Brew - Hilo
1177 Kilauea Avenue
21 locals recommend
Guests recommended, in walking distance
Original loco moco
27 locals recommend
Cafe 100
969 Kilauea Ave
27 locals recommend
Original loco moco
Best poke
Poke N Sides @ the Hilo Farmers Market
57 Mamo St
Best poke
Fine dining, Recommend by guests
24 locals recommend
CanoeHouse
68-1400 Mauna Lani Dr
24 locals recommend
Fine dining, Recommend by guests
Unique tour with fresh abalone
Big Island Abalone
73-357 Makako Bay Dr
Unique tour with fresh abalone
Chocolate farm tour
6 locals recommend
Lavaloha
1820 Amauulu Rd
6 locals recommend
Chocolate farm tour
Macadamia nuts farm tour
38 locals recommend
Mauna Loa
16-701 Macadamia Road
38 locals recommend
Macadamia nuts farm tour
154 locals recommend
Umekes Fish Market Bar & Grill
74-5599 Pawai Pl
154 locals recommend
24 locals recommend
CanoeHouse
68-1400 Mauna Lani Dr
24 locals recommend
32 locals recommend
Mountain Thunder Coffee Plantation
32 locals recommend

Activities

Sports and activities
Best place for snorkeling, next to Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park
114 locals recommend
Two Step
114 locals recommend
Best place for snorkeling, next to Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park
Garden Eel cove/manta heaven, unique diving/snorkeling experience
28 locals recommend
Manta Ray Night Dive
78-127 Ehukai St
28 locals recommend
Garden Eel cove/manta heaven, unique diving/snorkeling experience
11 locals recommend
Blue Hawaiian Helicopters
2200 Kekuanaoa St
11 locals recommend
Only golf course open to public
Hilo Municipal Golf Course
340 Haihai St
Only golf course open to public
The only full canopy zipline on big island
36 locals recommend
Kohala Zipline
55-515 Hawi Rd
36 locals recommend
The only full canopy zipline on big island
Surfing
81 locals recommend
Honoli'i Beach Park
81 locals recommend
Surfing
Rain forest, water falls, Mauna Kea
Hawaii Zipline Tours
Rain forest, water falls, Mauna Kea
Wailea Horseback Adventure - Waipio Ridge Stables LLC
31313 Old Mamalahoa Highway
Horse back riding
12 locals recommend
Paniolo Adventures
12 locals recommend
Horse back riding
19 locals recommend
Botanical World Adventures
31-240 Old Mamalahoa Hwy
19 locals recommend
No diving license required
9 locals recommend
Hilo Ocean Adventures
1717 Kamehameha Ave
9 locals recommend
No diving license required
Adventures in Paradise Kayak & Snorkel
82-6038 Puuhonua Rd
7 locals recommend
Legends of Hawaii Luau
69-425 Waikōloa Beach Dr
7 locals recommend