Kimberly's Guidebook
Food scene
$2 entry fee - bring cash for that
Most vendors are cash only.
The food vendors are excellent!
169 locals recommend
Maku'u Farmer's Market
15-2131 Keaau-Pahoa Rd$2 entry fee - bring cash for that
Most vendors are cash only.
The food vendors are excellent!
The Fish And The Hog
64-957 Hawaiʻi Belt RdAnything you get off the menu is fantastic
Kuhio Grille - Home Of The Famous 1lb Laulau
80 Pauahi StreetI love their fried rice!
Kaleo's Bar & Grill
15-2969 Pahoa Village RdBest prime rib Sat & Sunday’s
Genki Sushi
111 Puainako StFast food sushi that you order on iPad’s!
Great place to go after a hike at Volcano National Park
19 locals recommend
Dimple Cheek Cafe & Local Market
17-4003 Ahuahu PlGreat place to go after a hike at Volcano National Park
Big Island Top Dogs
811 Laukapu StOno kine hot dogs and local grinds
Go grab some poke bowls and sit at Liliuokalani Park at the picnic tables just down the street facing the water.
88 locals recommend
Suisan Fish Market
93 Lihiwai StGo grab some poke bowls and sit at Liliuokalani Park at the picnic tables just down the street facing the water.
They make great pastries and they bring out a basket of sample pieces that go great with a hot cup of coffee!
Try Pele’s salsa they sell it there too
Breakfast menu is super yummy 😋
57 locals recommend
Pele's Kitchen
152923 Pahoa Village RdThey make great pastries and they bring out a basket of sample pieces that go great with a hot cup of coffee!
Try Pele’s salsa they sell it there too
Breakfast menu is super yummy 😋
Going to Ken’s brings you back in time, orange booths, and friendly servers!
83 locals recommend
Kens House of Pancakes
1730 Kamehameha AveGoing to Ken’s brings you back in time, orange booths, and friendly servers!
I would recommend their fajitas! You really can share with 2 people! The fresh chips and medium spicy salsa are perfect.
77 locals recommend
Luquins Mexican Restaurant
151448 Kahakai BlvdI would recommend their fajitas! You really can share with 2 people! The fresh chips and medium spicy salsa are perfect.
Shave ice - I recommend putting vanilla ice cream in it!
Hawaiian Brain Freeze Shave Ice and Ice cream
1263 Kilauea AveShave ice - I recommend putting vanilla ice cream in it!
Kamana Kitchen
1235 Kilauea AveFresh garlic naan w/ any curry is amazing!
Tin Shack Bakery
15-1500 Akeakamai LoopGreat pastries and coffee
Hippie kine atmosphere
This is at Orchidland and just opened up! Closest restaurant in HPP
16 locals recommend
Kaleos Bar and Grill
16-110 Orchid Land DriveThis is at Orchidland and just opened up! Closest restaurant in HPP
Teapresso Bar Hilo
500 W Lanikaula St
Bananarama Bakery
15-2929 Pahoa Village RoadYummy desserts like no other!
Shopping
I like the prepared meals section at Malamalama Market!
They have the best fried chicken in my opinion
19 locals recommend
Puna Kai Shopping Center
15-2714 Pahoa Village RdI like the prepared meals section at Malamalama Market!
They have the best fried chicken in my opinion
Prince Kuhio Plaza
111 E Puainako StHilo Farmers Market
Mamo StreetThis is close by to get gas and to grab a quick snack.
Behind Minute Stop is a small store you can shop in to grab groceries too.
Minit Stop
16119 Orchid Land DrThis is close by to get gas and to grab a quick snack.
Behind Minute Stop is a small store you can shop in to grab groceries too.
Orchidland Gen Store
16-125 Orchid Land DriveIt is the closest store for groceries and misc things
Sightseeing
Shipmen’s Beach - great hike!
Bring a backpack, sunscreen, bug spray, swimsuit, slippers, water & some snacks. You will be hiking thru jungle and sun! You will get a bit muddy….
45 locals recommend
Shipman Beach / Haena Beach
Shipmen’s Beach - great hike!
Bring a backpack, sunscreen, bug spray, swimsuit, slippers, water & some snacks. You will be hiking thru jungle and sun! You will get a bit muddy….
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Richardson Ocean Park
2355 Kalanianaole StGreat place to snorkel and see turtles!
Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden
27-717 Mamalahoa HwyRainbow Falls
Hilo Bay
Liliuokalani Park and Gardens
189 Lihiwai St
Wailoa River State Park
799 Piilani StThere’s great little pavilions to eat a plate lunch
Akaka Falls State Park
875 Akaka Falls RdKehena Black Sand Beach
Bathing suit optional
Pohoiki Bay and Hot Spring
13-5579 Kalapana - Kapoho Rd
Honoli'i Beach Park
Surfer spot
Entertainment
Uncle Robert's Awa Bar and Farmers Market
12-5038 Kalapana Kapoho Beach Rd
Hilo Town Tavern
168 Keawe StMuseum
Pacific Tsunami Museum
130 Kamehameha AveSupport Local
OK Farms Hawai'i
1570 Maikalani St