Big Island Adventure Guide

Amanda
Big Island Adventure Guide

Adventure

The lava tubes are an awesome natural phenomenon and are only a 4 minute drive from the suite, so definitely worth a visit! These caves go on for many miles and you can go in as far as you like. But beware, they are totally dark and the terrain is tricky, with crawling necessary at some points if you want to go further in. I highly recommend good hiking boots and a headlamp.
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Kaumana Caves
1492 Kaumana Dr
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The lava tubes are an awesome natural phenomenon and are only a 4 minute drive from the suite, so definitely worth a visit! These caves go on for many miles and you can go in as far as you like. But beware, they are totally dark and the terrain is tricky, with crawling necessary at some points if you want to go further in. I highly recommend good hiking boots and a headlamp.
This breathtaking part of the island is a bit of a drive to get to (about 2 hours), but totally worth it! The cliffs there are like no other part of the island, and the drive itself is gorgeous. There is a lookout at the top of the valley and a switchback trail that will take you down to the beach (this beach has a heavy undertow and is not great for swimming but it is beautiful). There are also trails leading to more valleys that can take you as far as you dare hike, but it is very steep and can be dangerous during heavy rain.
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Pololu Valley
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This breathtaking part of the island is a bit of a drive to get to (about 2 hours), but totally worth it! The cliffs there are like no other part of the island, and the drive itself is gorgeous. There is a lookout at the top of the valley and a switchback trail that will take you down to the beach (this beach has a heavy undertow and is not great for swimming but it is beautiful). There are also trails leading to more valleys that can take you as far as you dare hike, but it is very steep and can be dangerous during heavy rain.
Head up the mountain for breathtaking views, both day and night. The star gazing on Maunakea is second to none, and watching the sunset from the aptly named Sunset Hill is an amazing experience. There is some good hiking up there as long as you are fit enough to make a pretty steep trek at greater than 9,000 feet. Make sure to bring lots of sun protection!
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Onizukos tarptautinės astronomijos lankytojų informacijos stotis
Mauna Kea Access Road
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Head up the mountain for breathtaking views, both day and night. The star gazing on Maunakea is second to none, and watching the sunset from the aptly named Sunset Hill is an amazing experience. There is some good hiking up there as long as you are fit enough to make a pretty steep trek at greater than 9,000 feet. Make sure to bring lots of sun protection!
This is one of the best bays for beginner snorkelers on the island. The sheltered bay has a high concentration of fish and easy access to the water.
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Kahaluu Bay
Ali‘i Drive
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This is one of the best bays for beginner snorkelers on the island. The sheltered bay has a high concentration of fish and easy access to the water.
Check out Hawai'i Island's newest beach formed by the eruption in 2018. This beach is not good for swimming because large waves break near the steep shore. But, you can soak in natural hot springs formed by water trickly through rock close to magma underground!
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Pohoiki Black Sand Beach
Kalapana Kapoho Beach Road
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Check out Hawai'i Island's newest beach formed by the eruption in 2018. This beach is not good for swimming because large waves break near the steep shore. But, you can soak in natural hot springs formed by water trickly through rock close to magma underground!
Check out where the road ends in a barren lava field, you'll feel like you have arrived on a different planet! This is also where you'll find Uncle Robert's Farmer's Market.
Kalapana Beach
Check out where the road ends in a barren lava field, you'll feel like you have arrived on a different planet! This is also where you'll find Uncle Robert's Farmer's Market.

Sightseeing

A waterfall right in town and just down the road from the suite! You can drive right up to this waterfall, no parking pass, hiking, or hassle required!
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Rainbow Falls
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A waterfall right in town and just down the road from the suite! You can drive right up to this waterfall, no parking pass, hiking, or hassle required!
You could spend several days in the park and still not see it all! From hiking in a rainforest, volcanic crater, or on a lava flow by the ocean, to seeing an active volcano glow at night, this park has some once in a lifetime sights and is a must see!
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Havajų ugnikalnių nacionalinis parkas
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You could spend several days in the park and still not see it all! From hiking in a rainforest, volcanic crater, or on a lava flow by the ocean, to seeing an active volcano glow at night, this park has some once in a lifetime sights and is a must see!
Just up the Hāmākua coast is one of the tallest (442 feet) waterfalls in Hawai'i. It is easily accessible, and only requires a short hike on pavement to see (some stairs required).
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Akakos krioklių valstijos parkas
875 Akaka Falls Rd
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Just up the Hāmākua coast is one of the tallest (442 feet) waterfalls in Hawai'i. It is easily accessible, and only requires a short hike on pavement to see (some stairs required).
A lovely beach in Hilo with safe places for children to swim and frequent honu (green sea turtle) sightings!
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Carlsmith Beach Park
1815 Kalanianaole St
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A lovely beach in Hilo with safe places for children to swim and frequent honu (green sea turtle) sightings!
Beautifully landscaped Japanese style gardens with a gorgeous view of Hilo bayfront. While you're there, walk over the bridge to Coconut Island for a great view of the ocean and Hāmākua coast, get popsicles from Ali'i Ice Co., grab a poke bowl from Suisan, or sit down for a nice lunch or dinner at Hilo Bay Café!
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Liliuokalani parkas ir sodai
189 Lihiwai St
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Beautifully landscaped Japanese style gardens with a gorgeous view of Hilo bayfront. While you're there, walk over the bridge to Coconut Island for a great view of the ocean and Hāmākua coast, get popsicles from Ali'i Ice Co., grab a poke bowl from Suisan, or sit down for a nice lunch or dinner at Hilo Bay Café!
You may have been on a chocolate or coffee tour before, but have you ever toured a vanilla farm? It is a fun and unique experience if you're looking to kill an hour on Kona side!
The Vanillerie
73-4301 Laui St
You may have been on a chocolate or coffee tour before, but have you ever toured a vanilla farm? It is a fun and unique experience if you're looking to kill an hour on Kona side!
This coffee tour is super informative and the coffee is delicious! The staff is friendly and the scenery is gorgeous.
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Rojaus Havajų Kona kavos ferma
78-1136 Bishop Rd
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This coffee tour is super informative and the coffee is delicious! The staff is friendly and the scenery is gorgeous.

Food scene

Best spot in town for a classy dinner. It is right on the water overlooking Hilo, the waitstaff are wonderful, and the food is delicious. They do fill up on busy nights, so I recommend calling for a reservation (808-935-4939).
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Hilo Bay Cafe
123 Lihiwai St
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Best spot in town for a classy dinner. It is right on the water overlooking Hilo, the waitstaff are wonderful, and the food is delicious. They do fill up on busy nights, so I recommend calling for a reservation (808-935-4939).
A great spot for fresh, tropical fruits and vegetables, food trucks, as well as art and craft vendors on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
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Hilo Farmers Market
Mamo Street
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A great spot for fresh, tropical fruits and vegetables, food trucks, as well as art and craft vendors on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Best malasadas on the island! If you are headed to Waimea, Pololū Valley, or just up the Hāmākua coast, stop in to grab a sweet treat!
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Tex Drive-In
45-690 Pakalana St
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Best malasadas on the island! If you are headed to Waimea, Pololū Valley, or just up the Hāmākua coast, stop in to grab a sweet treat!
This fun, funky pizza joint is for the gamers out there. Each table has a different gaming console! And the pizza is one of the best in town!
Antics Pizza
475 Kinoole Street
This fun, funky pizza joint is for the gamers out there. Each table has a different gaming console! And the pizza is one of the best in town!
Awesome spot for a burger anyway you can imagine it from BBQ to Mediterranean. They also have some of the best fries in town and often have live music!
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Hilo Burger Joint
776 Kilauea Ave
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Awesome spot for a burger anyway you can imagine it from BBQ to Mediterranean. They also have some of the best fries in town and often have live music!
There are a lot of options for Thai food in Hilo, but this is THE spot! By far my favorite, good portion sizes, and so delicious. Just be cautious if they ask if you want it Thai hot!
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New Chiang Mai Thai Cuisine
110 Kalakaua St
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There are a lot of options for Thai food in Hilo, but this is THE spot! By far my favorite, good portion sizes, and so delicious. Just be cautious if they ask if you want it Thai hot!
This popular brunch spot is always hopping so make sure to get on the waitlist early, but it is worth the wait! Crazy big portions of delicious local style food, you'll be set for two meals!
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Hawaiian Style Cafe Hilo
681 Manono St
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This popular brunch spot is always hopping so make sure to get on the waitlist early, but it is worth the wait! Crazy big portions of delicious local style food, you'll be set for two meals!
Pineapples is my favorite spot for happy hour and they often have live music. Their claim to fame is the Pineapple POW, a cocktail served in a whole pineapple! It's a popular spot for visitors, you might consider a reservation if you're going for dinner Thursday-Sunday.
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Pineapples Restaurant
332 Keawe St
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Pineapples is my favorite spot for happy hour and they often have live music. Their claim to fame is the Pineapple POW, a cocktail served in a whole pineapple! It's a popular spot for visitors, you might consider a reservation if you're going for dinner Thursday-Sunday.
A great spot for Indian food, and you can usually get in without a reservation!
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Kamana Kitchen
1235 Kilauea Ave
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A great spot for Indian food, and you can usually get in without a reservation!
Love poke? This is THE spot for the freshest fish you can get! I recommend a walk through the beautiful Liliʻuokalani Gardens across the street while you're in the area!
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Suisan Fish Market
93 Lihiwai St
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Love poke? This is THE spot for the freshest fish you can get! I recommend a walk through the beautiful Liliʻuokalani Gardens across the street while you're in the area!
Fun local dive bar with good food, good drinks, and live performances!
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Hilo Town Tavern
168 Keawe St
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Fun local dive bar with good food, good drinks, and live performances!
If you're touring the Liliʻuokalani Gardens, absolutely stop and grab a few popsicles here! They are so delicious, fruit based, and perfect for a hot Hilo day. They also have ice cream!
Alii Ice Co Ltd
21 Banyan Dr
If you're touring the Liliʻuokalani Gardens, absolutely stop and grab a few popsicles here! They are so delicious, fruit based, and perfect for a hot Hilo day. They also have ice cream!
Cute little drive-in coffee spot with yummy breakfast sandwiches.
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Just Cruisin Coffee
835 Kilauea Ave
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Cute little drive-in coffee spot with yummy breakfast sandwiches.
This true-to-Japanese style ramen house is my favorite in town. They even have a vegetarian ramen bowl.
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Tetsumen
697 Manono St
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This true-to-Japanese style ramen house is my favorite in town. They even have a vegetarian ramen bowl.
If you're looking for fresh sushi made in front of you, Sakura is the place. If you're with a group, consider ordering a sushi boat!
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Sakura Sushi & Grill
200 Kanoelehua Ave
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If you're looking for fresh sushi made in front of you, Sakura is the place. If you're with a group, consider ordering a sushi boat!
Definitely the best bakery in town, I highly recommend stopping in for a cardamom coffee cake muffin!
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Papa'a Palaoa Bakery
187 Kilauea Ave
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Definitely the best bakery in town, I highly recommend stopping in for a cardamom coffee cake muffin!

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Uber/Lyft

Ride share options like Uber and Lyft are not as reliable here as they are in most places, but they can get you around town. They generally stop running pretty early in the night and don't get started until mid morning.