Guidebook for Keaau
Sightseeing
You can see trees covered by lava flow. Nice relaxing stroll
109 locals recommend
Lava Tree State Monument
Hawaii 132You can see trees covered by lava flow. Nice relaxing stroll
Mauna Kea
Beautiful sunsets and sunrises at the summit.
This is a beautiful place to go shore diving. My husband has been to this site many times and is familiar with the best places to go.
6 locals recommend
Leleiwi Park
2246 Kalanianaole StThis is a beautiful place to go shore diving. My husband has been to this site many times and is familiar with the best places to go.
Great place for a stroll and enjoy beautiful flowers and nature
192 locals recommend
Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden
27-717 Mamalahoa HwyGreat place for a stroll and enjoy beautiful flowers and nature
Kapoho Tide Pools
Popular attraction
Drive to the beach with a 4WD vehicle or hike down. Wear good hiking shoes and be well-prepared with water and snacks. It is a very steep climb back, but you may luck out and catch a ride with a local
117 locals recommend
Waipio Valley
Drive to the beach with a 4WD vehicle or hike down. Wear good hiking shoes and be well-prepared with water and snacks. It is a very steep climb back, but you may luck out and catch a ride with a local
Interesting to see but be careful going in. This cave is unmaintained. Be prepared. Bring a headlamp or flashlight. Better yet, bring both. Wear good hiking shoes
65 locals recommend
Kaumana Caves
1492 Kaumana DrInteresting to see but be careful going in. This cave is unmaintained. Be prepared. Bring a headlamp or flashlight. Better yet, bring both. Wear good hiking shoes
Entertainment & Activities
Great place to have a picnic, snorkel, and spend a lazy beach day with the kids
176 locals recommend
Richardson Ocean Park
2355 Kalanianaole StGreat place to have a picnic, snorkel, and spend a lazy beach day with the kids
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Great place for sightseeing and hiking
Food Scene
Best American-Hawaiian fusion restaurant on this side of the island. Ask for the lilikoi cheesecake.
Friday nights is great for live music.
240 locals recommend
Kaleo's Bar & Grill
15-2969 Pahoa Village RdBest American-Hawaiian fusion restaurant on this side of the island. Ask for the lilikoi cheesecake.
Friday nights is great for live music.
Paolo's Bistro
15-2955 Pahoa Village RdBest home made Italian food on this side of the island
Ning's Thai Cuisine
15-2955 Pahoa Village RdThis is our favorite Thai restaurant.
Hilo Bay Cafe
123 Lihiwai StOne of our favorite restaurants by the water
Shopping
Great for locally-made foods and fresh veggies. Want to buy houseplants as a gift? Plenty here.
169 locals recommend
Maku'u Farmer's Market
15-2131 Keaau-Pahoa RdGreat for locally-made foods and fresh veggies. Want to buy houseplants as a gift? Plenty here.
Parks & Nature
Inside the Volcano National Park, this is maintained and lit. Wear good hiking shoes.
38 locals recommend
Nāhuku - Thurston Lava Tube
Inside the Volcano National Park, this is maintained and lit. Wear good hiking shoes.
There is a fee to go in. Has a lot of local plants. Bring bug repellant.
19 locals recommend
Botanical World Adventures
31-240 Old Mamalahoa HwyThere is a fee to go in. Has a lot of local plants. Bring bug repellant.
Honaunau Beach Rd Snorkeling access
Honaunau Beach RoadYou might see dolphins! Great for snorkeling.
Looks its best after a good rain. Please be careful going into the river. Be mindful of the signs. Strong swimmers have been swept away. Be very careful, please. We have beautiful sceneries and so many places to enjoy. Be safe and go home intact.
337 locals recommend
Rainbow Falls
Looks its best after a good rain. Please be careful going into the river. Be mindful of the signs. Strong swimmers have been swept away. Be very careful, please. We have beautiful sceneries and so many places to enjoy. Be safe and go home intact.