Brittney's Ultimate Hawaii Island Guidebook
Food scene
Lava Lava Beach Club
69-1081 Ku'uali'i PlMerriman's Big Island
65-1227 Opelo RoadBig Island Brewhaus
64-1066 Mamalahoa HwyThe Fish And The Hog
64-957 Hawaiʻi Belt RdKona Brewing Company
74-5612 Pawai PlDa Poke Shack
76-6246 Ali‘i DriveThe Coffee Shack
83-5799 Mamalahoa HwyKohala Coffee Mill
55-3412 Akoni Pule HwyRed Water Cafe
65-1299 Kawaihae RdPueo's Osteria, LLC
68-1820 Waikoloa RdUmekes Fish Market Bar & Grill
74-5599 Pawai PlBroke Da Mouth Grindz & Catering
74-5565 Luhia StBig Island Grill
75-5702 Kuakini HwyLarge Portions! Great breakfast and lunch, local style.
58 residents recomanen
Hawaiian Style Cafe - Waimea
65-1290 Kawaihae RdLarge Portions! Great breakfast and lunch, local style.
Punalu'u Bake Shop
95-5642 HI-11Great Stop when driving around the island
Tex Drive-In
45-690 Pakalana StThe best malasadas in Hawaii. Next stop, Waipio Overlook.
Sweets, shortbread cookies, coffee, and ice cream in Hilo.
67 residents recomanen
Dolços de Big Island
585 Hinano StSweets, shortbread cookies, coffee, and ice cream in Hilo.
Village Burger Waimea
67 - 1185 Hawaiʻi Belt RdGreat stop for a local grass fed hamburger and milkshake
The best local fresh fish plate lunch. Check hours and days closed before visiting.
13 residents recomanen
Minnie's Ohana Lim Style
54-3854 Akoni Pule HwyThe best local fresh fish plate lunch. Check hours and days closed before visiting.
Kohala Burger & Taco
613665 Akoni Pule HwyLocal favorite and make sure to get a Dole Whip
Meridia
62-100 Kaunaʻoa DrNice Italian Restaurant for adults or a date
Family Fun Italian Restaurant located in the Hilton Waikoloa (tip: take the free boat ride)
Nui Italian
69-425 Waikōloa Beach DrFamily Fun Italian Restaurant located in the Hilton Waikoloa (tip: take the free boat ride)
Great place to have an evening sunset cocktail (signature drink is the Fredrico) and an appetizer
7 residents recomanen
Copper Bar
62-100 Mauna Kea Beach DrGreat place to have an evening sunset cocktail (signature drink is the Fredrico) and an appetizer
Beach Tree Bar
72-100 Kaupulehu DrUpscale yet casual oceanfront dining in a beautiful atmosphere.
CanoeHouse
68-1400 Mauna Lani DrTommy Bahama Restaurant, Bar & Store
68-1330 Mauna Lani DrSeafood Bar and Grill
61-3642 Kawaihae RdWaimea Coffee Company
65-1279 Kawaihae RdOriginal Big Island Shave Ice Co, Inc.
69-250 Waikōloa Beach DrHot Malasadas Truck
1 Puako Beach DrShopping
Queens' Market Place
69-201 Waikōloa Beach DrThe best local stop for macadamia nuts, gifts, candies, coffee, ice cream and more!
12 residents recomanen
Hamakua Macadamia Nut Co Inc
61-3251 Maluokalani StThe best local stop for macadamia nuts, gifts, candies, coffee, ice cream and more!
Kings' Shops
250 Waikōloa Beach DrShopping, Mai Tai's at Kona Inn Restaurant, an ocean front park, makes this quirky shopping center in the heart of Kona village a great stop.
16 residents recomanen
Kona Inn Shopping Village
75-5744 Ali‘i DrShopping, Mai Tai's at Kona Inn Restaurant, an ocean front park, makes this quirky shopping center in the heart of Kona village a great stop.
Sightseeing
Great stop for a photo opp on the way to Pololu Valley Overlook on the north tip of the island
17 residents recomanen
Statue of King Kamehameha
Akoni Pule HighwayGreat stop for a photo opp on the way to Pololu Valley Overlook on the north tip of the island
Mirador de Pololu Valley
52-5100 Akoni Pule HwyParker Ranch Headquarters
66-1304 Mamalahoa HwyTake a self guided tour of the ranch
Horseback riding, four wheeling, weekly BBQ dinner with a bonfire and local talk story
Kahua Ranch Ltd
59-564 Kohala Mountain RdHorseback riding, four wheeling, weekly BBQ dinner with a bonfire and local talk story
Beautiful botanical gardens, a bit of a downhill walk on a paved path.
192 residents recomanen
Jardí Botànic Tropical d'Hawaii
27-717 Mamalahoa HwyBeautiful botanical gardens, a bit of a downhill walk on a paved path.
Short walk on paved path to beautiful waterfalls
341 residents recomanen
Parc Estatal de les Cataractes d'Akaka
875 Akaka Falls RdShort walk on paved path to beautiful waterfalls
Take a day trip and visit the park, make sure to see the Thurston Lava Tube, and the sea arch.
880 residents recomanen
Parc Nacional dels Volcans d'Hawaii
Take a day trip and visit the park, make sure to see the Thurston Lava Tube, and the sea arch.
Rainbow Falls
Waipio Valley Lookout
Parc Històric Nacional Pu'uhonua O Hōnaunau
State Highway 160Beach
Beautiful, large, white sand beach, great for boogie boarding, lots of parking.
241 residents recomanen
Hapuna Beach
Beautiful, large, white sand beach, great for boogie boarding, lots of parking.
Keiki beach is a safe beach for kids in the Kukio neighborhood. Limited parking, arrive early.
26 residents recomanen
Kukio Beach
72-197 Waiulu StKeiki beach is a safe beach for kids in the Kukio neighborhood. Limited parking, arrive early.
The closest beach to the rental. Water sports available, along with catamaran cruises, and beach chair rentals.
29 residents recomanen
Anaehoomalu Bay
The closest beach to the rental. Water sports available, along with catamaran cruises, and beach chair rentals.
Kaunaoa Beach
The most picturesque beach on the island. Very limited parking, arrive early.
Kua Bay
Good beach to boogie board. Intermediate to advanced waves.
Black Sand Beach - Great to visit if driving around the island
77 residents recomanen
Platja de sorra negra de Punalu'u
Ninole Loop RoadBlack Sand Beach - Great to visit if driving around the island
Waialea Beach
Old Puako RoadAdventure
Kohala Zipline
55-515 Hawi RdThis is a 4 mile round trip hike, with a 1,256 foot elevation drop. Wear sneakers, bring plenty of water, and enjoy the best snorkeling on the island at the base of the monument.
64 residents recomanen
Captain Cook Monument Trail
Napoopoo RoadThis is a 4 mile round trip hike, with a 1,256 foot elevation drop. Wear sneakers, bring plenty of water, and enjoy the best snorkeling on the island at the base of the monument.
You can park at the overlook for a spectacular view of the valley, and if you are adventurous, hike down to the valley. Bring tennis shoes and water.
140 residents recomanen
Pololu Valley
You can park at the overlook for a spectacular view of the valley, and if you are adventurous, hike down to the valley. Bring tennis shoes and water.
Kiholo Bay
71-1890 Queen Ka'ahumanu HwyTwo Step
Great snorkeling
The only snorkeling large tour boat that has access to Kealakekua Bay (where the Captain Cook Monument is located)
49 residents recomanen
Fair Wind Cruises
78-7130 Kaleiopapa StThe only snorkeling large tour boat that has access to Kealakekua Bay (where the Captain Cook Monument is located)
Zipline over many waterfalls
55 residents recomanen
Experiència de tirolina i rapel a les cascades de Umauma
31-313 Old Mamalahoa HwyZipline over many waterfalls
Sea Quest Hawaii
78-7138 Kaleiopapa St