Guidebook for Hilo

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Guidebook for Hilo

Food Scene

It's a lively scene, the whole restaurant is open to the street, and it has a large, interesting menu.
128 locals recommend
Pineapples Restaurant
332 Keawe St
128 locals recommend
It's a lively scene, the whole restaurant is open to the street, and it has a large, interesting menu.
Great, fresh Thai inspired menu items.
26 locals recommend
Tina's Garden Cafe
168 Kamehameha Ave
26 locals recommend
Great, fresh Thai inspired menu items.
Bit of a drive up to Volcano, but worth it! Charming atmosphere, great food, professional service. One of our favorites!
102 locals recommend
Kilauea Lodge Restaurant
19-3948 Old Volcano Rd
102 locals recommend
Bit of a drive up to Volcano, but worth it! Charming atmosphere, great food, professional service. One of our favorites!
Terrific view of Hilo Bay and Mauna Kea. Excellent food.
137 locals recommend
Hilo Bay Cafe
123 Lihiwai St
137 locals recommend
Terrific view of Hilo Bay and Mauna Kea. Excellent food.
Gorgeous bayside setting, beautiful Mauna Kea view. Good food, lively happy hour, live music.
23 locals recommend
Hula Hula's
93 Banyan Dr
23 locals recommend
Gorgeous bayside setting, beautiful Mauna Kea view. Good food, lively happy hour, live music.

Sightseeing

Go in the evening and see the brilliant glow of the volcanic eruption from a safe distance. Unlike anything you've ever seen before!
103 locals recommend
Pāhoa
103 locals recommend
Go in the evening and see the brilliant glow of the volcanic eruption from a safe distance. Unlike anything you've ever seen before!

Parks & Nature

World's most beautiful lap pool! Spring fed ocean water is chilly, but clear, with a sand bottom and lots of room to swim. Green Sea Turtles often hang out there for your entertainment!
140 locals recommend
Carlsmith Beach Park
1815 Kalanianaole St
140 locals recommend
World's most beautiful lap pool! Spring fed ocean water is chilly, but clear, with a sand bottom and lots of room to swim. Green Sea Turtles often hang out there for your entertainment!
Great snorkeling, black sand beach, surfing.
176 locals recommend
Richardson Ocean Park
2355 Kalanianaole St
176 locals recommend
Great snorkeling, black sand beach, surfing.
Visitor center at 9,000 ft will acclimate you and give you information about Hawai'i's highest mountain.
33 locals recommend
Onizuka Center for International Astronomy Visitor Information Station
Mauna Kea Access Road
33 locals recommend
Visitor center at 9,000 ft will acclimate you and give you information about Hawai'i's highest mountain.

Shopping

Best farmer's market! Lots of local produce, great prices, plus on Wednesday and Saturday plenty of local artisans.
246 locals recommend
Hilo Farmers Market
Mamo Street
246 locals recommend
Best farmer's market! Lots of local produce, great prices, plus on Wednesday and Saturday plenty of local artisans.

Arts & Culture

Go on Tuesday at 11am to see free hula performance.
Mooheau Bandstand
Go on Tuesday at 11am to see free hula performance.