Sri's Big Island Guidebook
Food scene
Try the wine tasting and add a cheeseplate to it!
They also have a tea sampler!
After the wine tasting, order a cup of Rusty’s coffee. Super smooth and you do not need to add sugar or cream. This Ka’u coffee is the best!
Volcano Winery
35 Piimauna DrOnly Wednesdays and Saturdays. Parking may be hard to find but you will still find it:)
Enjoy local food, fruits and vegetables, arts and crafts, and many more!
246 residents recomanen
Hilo Farmers Market
Mamo StreetOnly Wednesdays and Saturdays. Parking may be hard to find but you will still find it:)
Enjoy local food, fruits and vegetables, arts and crafts, and many more!
Simple, no fuss restaurant.
Their sandwiches are so yummy. Personal favorite is Pastrami with everything in it, cheese in a macadamia bread!
43 residents recomanen
Eagle's Lighthouse Cafe
19-4005 Haunani RdSimple, no fuss restaurant.
Their sandwiches are so yummy. Personal favorite is Pastrami with everything in it, cheese in a macadamia bread!
Because it is a local grocery store and you will find and buy local goodies that you will not see in Safeway! ( I love Safeway, too)
88 residents recomanen
Hilo KTA Super Stores
50 E Puainako StBecause it is a local grocery store and you will find and buy local goodies that you will not see in Safeway! ( I love Safeway, too)
Yes, there is a good Italian Restaurant in Hawaii and this is it! Enjoy the bayfront scenery while you dine!
139 residents recomanen
Cafe Pesto - Hilo
308 Kamehameha AveYes, there is a good Italian Restaurant in Hawaii and this is it! Enjoy the bayfront scenery while you dine!
If you are into healthy stuff and if you love Avocado Toasts....😄
27 residents recomanen
VIBE cafe & health bar
750 Kanoelehua AveIf you are into healthy stuff and if you love Avocado Toasts....😄
If you are in Hawaii, you have to try a Poke dish. You just have to!
88 residents recomanen
Suisan Fish Market
93 Lihiwai StIf you are in Hawaii, you have to try a Poke dish. You just have to!
It’s good local food and prices are reasonable!
The breakfast menu is to die for. Keto dieters, beware! 😂
105 residents recomanen
Hawaiian Style Cafe Hilo
681 Manono StIt’s good local food and prices are reasonable!
The breakfast menu is to die for. Keto dieters, beware! 😂
Because the sweet treats are to die for! Must try their Malasadas! And this is the most Southernmost bakery in USA! Do this on your way to Green Sands Beach. Oh and remember, this is the last decent bathroom you will see before Southpoint!
185 residents recomanen
Punalu'u Bake Shop
95-5642 HI-11Because the sweet treats are to die for! Must try their Malasadas! And this is the most Southernmost bakery in USA! Do this on your way to Green Sands Beach. Oh and remember, this is the last decent bathroom you will see before Southpoint!
Happens Wednesday nights starting 5pm. Come early so you can find parking. May not be suitable for kids but if you are a cool parent, they can tag along. Great food and lots of local hippies.😊
171 residents recomanen
Bar d'Awa de l'oncle Robert i Mercat de Pagesos
12-5038 Kalapana Kapoho Beach RdHappens Wednesday nights starting 5pm. Come early so you can find parking. May not be suitable for kids but if you are a cool parent, they can tag along. Great food and lots of local hippies.😊
Legit Mexican food place!
Reminds me of Gordito’s in Seattle and that is why I am drawn to it! They said you have to try their Liliko’i Margarita!
Serving sizes are HUGE!
34 residents recomanen
Lucy's Taqueria
194 Kilauea AveLegit Mexican food place!
Reminds me of Gordito’s in Seattle and that is why I am drawn to it! They said you have to try their Liliko’i Margarita!
Serving sizes are HUGE!
On sundays 7am- 2pm.
Love going to this! Music, food ( and lots of it!!) , people— it is so fun!
169 residents recomanen
Mercat de pagesos de Maku'u
15-2131 Keaau-Pahoa RdOn sundays 7am- 2pm.
Love going to this! Music, food ( and lots of it!!) , people— it is so fun!
Village Burger Waimea
67 - 1185 Hawaiʻi Belt RdJust because, it’s really good! 😋
Great place to pick up your gifts and souvenirs from Big Island. You can sample their chocolates and cookies before buying ‘em. 😋
67 residents recomanen
Dolços de Big Island
585 Hinano StGreat place to pick up your gifts and souvenirs from Big Island. You can sample their chocolates and cookies before buying ‘em. 😋
Love the food, and love looking at the ducks while waiting for my food to arrive😊
42 residents recomanen
Ponds Hilo
135 Kalanianaole StLove the food, and love looking at the ducks while waiting for my food to arrive😊
Nice restaurant and the food was great! They do offer happy hour but I have not tried it.
102 residents recomanen
Kilauea Lodge Restaurant
19-3948 Old Volcano RdNice restaurant and the food was great! They do offer happy hour but I have not tried it.
Sightseeing
It’s very unique to the Big Island. Beautiful hikes and trails. Just be ready bevause it can rain or shine, anytime!
880 residents recomanen
Parc Nacional dels Volcans d'Hawaii
It’s very unique to the Big Island. Beautiful hikes and trails. Just be ready bevause it can rain or shine, anytime!
Punalu‘u Beach
Go see the turtles! Just don’t touch ‘em!
Because this is one of the 4 Green Sands beach you can find in the world.
Be ready for a hike to see the beach or pay a local ( $20/ Roundtrip) to take you there with there pick up truck.
148 residents recomanen
Platja de sorra verda de Papakōlea
Because this is one of the 4 Green Sands beach you can find in the world.
Be ready for a hike to see the beach or pay a local ( $20/ Roundtrip) to take you there with there pick up truck.
Magestic falls close to Hilo.
Easy to access. Short walk from the Parking lot. Guests will pay $1 to enter the park.
20 residents recomanen
ʻAkaka Falls State Park
Magestic falls close to Hilo.
Easy to access. Short walk from the Parking lot. Guests will pay $1 to enter the park.
It’s a long drive from Volcano, HI but it is worth it!
You can rent beach umbrellas and beach chairs on site.
Bring a cooler because there is not much shade you can find there. During whale season ( Jan- March), you can see the whales breeching from the shore.
241 residents recomanen
Hapuna Beach
It’s a long drive from Volcano, HI but it is worth it!
You can rent beach umbrellas and beach chairs on site.
Bring a cooler because there is not much shade you can find there. During whale season ( Jan- March), you can see the whales breeching from the shore.
Beautiful drive going up up up the Visitor’s center. Climb that little hill when you reach the visitor’s parking lot. Wait for sunset/sunrise. Omg, the view is jaw dropping.
It can get really cold and windy up there so make sure you bring proper clothes and shoes. Bring a flashlight if you plan to go there when it is dark.
There are also stargazing sessions there that I have not personally tried because I will never understand those lol. I only know shooting stars and that’s about it!
You need a 4x4 to drive to the summit.
I know someone who hiked and looked for the green lake up there. I think it’s crazy because the air is so thin up there. But if you are one of those who wants to find it, be my guest!😁
48 residents recomanen
Maunakea Observatories Support Services
177 Makaala StBeautiful drive going up up up the Visitor’s center. Climb that little hill when you reach the visitor’s parking lot. Wait for sunset/sunrise. Omg, the view is jaw dropping.
It can get really cold and windy up there so make sure you bring proper clothes and shoes. Bring a flashlight if you plan to go there when it is dark.
There are also stargazing sessions there that I have not personally tried because I will never understand those lol. I only know shooting stars and that’s about it!
You need a 4x4 to drive to the summit.
I know someone who hiked and looked for the green lake up there. I think it’s crazy because the air is so thin up there. But if you are one of those who wants to find it, be my guest!😁
Most southernpoint tip of USA.
Just enjoy the scenery. Do not jump off that cliff to swim. It is super dangerous and I know people who broke their backs and injured themselves doing that. Remember, I am a nurse! So take that advice.
18 residents recomanen
Kalae
Most southernpoint tip of USA.
Just enjoy the scenery. Do not jump off that cliff to swim. It is super dangerous and I know people who broke their backs and injured themselves doing that. Remember, I am a nurse! So take that advice.
Amazing view!
If you are up to it, you can hike down to the beach. It’s a difficult hike for some people. Or just enjoy the view from the parking lot! Nice bike ride, too if you have bikes!😊
201 residents recomanen
Waipio Valley Lookout
Amazing view!
If you are up to it, you can hike down to the beach. It’s a difficult hike for some people. Or just enjoy the view from the parking lot! Nice bike ride, too if you have bikes!😊
Pāhoa
Quirky little town if you happen to be in that area, anyway.
Shipman’s Beach- to the locals.
It’s a local secret favorite hike🤫.
Hiked this many times.
It’s a sweet little spot.
No bathrooms!
Warning: Lock your cars and hide your valuables.
45 residents recomanen
Shipman Beach / Haena Beach
Shipman’s Beach- to the locals.
It’s a local secret favorite hike🤫.
Hiked this many times.
It’s a sweet little spot.
No bathrooms!
Warning: Lock your cars and hide your valuables.
Because it’s free! 😄
The only rainforest/tropical zoo in the US. Also a botanical garden.
110 residents recomanen
Zoo de la selva pluvial de Panaewa
800 Stainback HwyBecause it’s free! 😄
The only rainforest/tropical zoo in the US. Also a botanical garden.
Enjoy the lush green pastures of Kohala on your way to the valley. Hike down to the valley floor and enjoy the black sand beach. Or just stay in the parking lot and enjoy the sea cliffs from afar.
If you are hiking down, make sure hide your valuables and lock your car!
89 residents recomanen
Mirador de Pololu Valley
52-5100 Akoni Pule HwyEnjoy the lush green pastures of Kohala on your way to the valley. Hike down to the valley floor and enjoy the black sand beach. Or just stay in the parking lot and enjoy the sea cliffs from afar.
If you are hiking down, make sure hide your valuables and lock your car!
Hotels in Kona
There are many hotels you can stay in Kona. But this is a personal favorite because it’s right in Ali’i Drive where you can walk and try other restaurants. I don’t feel like being trapped in a resort. Plus they don’t charge resort fees! 😊
28 residents recomanen
Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel
75-5660 Palani RdThere are many hotels you can stay in Kona. But this is a personal favorite because it’s right in Ali’i Drive where you can walk and try other restaurants. I don’t feel like being trapped in a resort. Plus they don’t charge resort fees! 😊