Local recommendation
Our favorite Farmer's Market
This is the largest farmers market on the East side of the island. Browse local crafts, enjoy live music while enjoying a wide variety of cuisine from the food vendors. A wide variety of tropical fruits are also available throughout the year. Open only on Sundays from 8AM - 2PM. Admission is currently $2 per vehicle.
169 residents recomanen
Mercat de pagesos de Maku'u
15-2131 Keaau-Pahoa RdThis is the largest farmers market on the East side of the island. Browse local crafts, enjoy live music while enjoying a wide variety of cuisine from the food vendors. A wide variety of tropical fruits are also available throughout the year. Open only on Sundays from 8AM - 2PM. Admission is currently $2 per vehicle.
Only Tropical Zoo in the United States
This is the only tropical zoo in the United States offering a wide variety of rainforest animals and endangered Hawaiian animals. Free admission and a beautiful playground for kids to visit. Petting zoo on Saturdays from 1:30PM - 2:30PM.
110 residents recomanen
Zoo de la selva pluvial de Panaewa
800 Stainback HwyThis is the only tropical zoo in the United States offering a wide variety of rainforest animals and endangered Hawaiian animals. Free admission and a beautiful playground for kids to visit. Petting zoo on Saturdays from 1:30PM - 2:30PM.
Sightseeing
Closest black sand beach. If you're lucky, you might spot some sea turtles. Also a good place for snorkeling.
176 residents recomanen
Parc Ocean Richardson
2355 Kalanianaole StClosest black sand beach. If you're lucky, you might spot some sea turtles. Also a good place for snorkeling.
Food scene
Local farm to table vegetarian restaurant offering a wide variety of food. Our favorite is their Durian Cacao smoothie.
30 residents recomanen
Sweet Cane Cafe
48 Kamana StLocal farm to table vegetarian restaurant offering a wide variety of food. Our favorite is their Durian Cacao smoothie.
Local Hawaiian comfort food. Try some of the classic hawaiian food like poi or lomi salmon. For dinner, come right before they open for dinner service or expect to wait for a table.
105 residents recomanen
Hawaiian Style Cafe Hilo
681 Manono StLocal Hawaiian comfort food. Try some of the classic hawaiian food like poi or lomi salmon. For dinner, come right before they open for dinner service or expect to wait for a table.
Japanese comfort food at its best ! Busy local restaurant and recommend reservations for party of 6 or greater.
Kenichi Restaurant
684 Kilauea AveJapanese comfort food at its best ! Busy local restaurant and recommend reservations for party of 6 or greater.
Home of the famous Loco moco ! Loco moco is a dish featured in contemporary Hawaiian cuisine. There are many variations, but the traditional loco moco consists of white rice, topped with a hamburger patty, a fried egg, and brown gravy.
27 residents recomanen
Cafe 100
969 Kilauea AveHome of the famous Loco moco ! Loco moco is a dish featured in contemporary Hawaiian cuisine. There are many variations, but the traditional loco moco consists of white rice, topped with a hamburger patty, a fried egg, and brown gravy.
Delicious fresh malasadas with yummy fillings. Come early as they do run out by late afternoon. Makes a good stop to have lunch too !
72 residents recomanen
Tex Drive-In
45-690 Pakalana StDelicious fresh malasadas with yummy fillings. Come early as they do run out by late afternoon. Makes a good stop to have lunch too !
Night Market
Uncle Robert's in Kalapana on Wednesday night is a festive gathering with music, a bar, food vendors, entertainment, a farmer's market and much more. Wednesday nights from 5PM - 9PM.
171 residents recomanen
Bar d'Awa de l'oncle Robert i Mercat de Pagesos
12-5038 Kalapana Kapoho Beach RdUncle Robert's in Kalapana on Wednesday night is a festive gathering with music, a bar, food vendors, entertainment, a farmer's market and much more. Wednesday nights from 5PM - 9PM.
Kid friendly beach on the Hilo side
We love this beach as our kids can safely swim and play in the water for hours ! This beach has an area that is protected from the ocean.
Onekahakaha Beach Park
74 Onekahakaha Rd