Danielle's Guidebook
Food scene
Ning's Thai Cuisine
15-2955 Pahoa Village RdGreat Thai food!
Kaleo's Bar & Grill
15-2969 Pahoa Village RdOne of our favorite restaurants in Pahoa.
Luquins Mexican Restaurant
151448 Kahakai BlvdAwesome Mexican food!
This is one of our favorite Hilo Restaurants. Great food and atmosphere.
55 residents recomanen
Jackie Rey's Ohana Grill Hilo
64 Keawe StThis is one of our favorite Hilo Restaurants. Great food and atmosphere.
Hilo Burger Joint
776 Kilauea AveAwesome burgers!
Great fish & chips, try the fried pickles trust me!
11 residents recomanen
Mohala’s Bayfront Fish and Chips, LLC
50 Waianuenue AveGreat fish & chips, try the fried pickles trust me!
Cafe Pesto - Hilo
308 Kamehameha AveGreat food and atmosphere.
Awesome atmosphere, sit outside for awesome views of Hilo Bay. Right next to the beautiful Liliuokalani gardens. Take a stroll after dinner.
137 residents recomanen
Hilo Bay Cafe
123 Lihiwai StAwesome atmosphere, sit outside for awesome views of Hilo Bay. Right next to the beautiful Liliuokalani gardens. Take a stroll after dinner.
Scandinavian Shave Ice
75-5699 Ali‘i DrBest shave ice, hands down.
If you see this truck… STOP! The best Malasadas! They are usually parked right before the turn to 69 beach.
6 residents recomanen
Hot Malasadas Truck
1 Puako Beach DrIf you see this truck… STOP! The best Malasadas! They are usually parked right before the turn to 69 beach.
Burgers, need I say more? Ranked in the top 10 as one of the best burger joints in the nation.
30 residents recomanen
Village Burger Waimea
67 - 1185 Hawaiʻi Belt RdBurgers, need I say more? Ranked in the top 10 as one of the best burger joints in the nation.
Waimea Coffee Company
65-1279 Kawaihae RdYummy coffee!
This candy shop is a must! It’s like a scene out of Willy Wonka!
6 residents recomanen
Sugar Coast Candy
274 Kamehameha AveThis candy shop is a must! It’s like a scene out of Willy Wonka!
Tetsumen
697 Manono StBest ramen!
Makani’s Magic Pineapple Shack
54 Waianuenue AveThe name says it all… it’s magical!
Sightseeing
Beautiful Japanese style gardens, great walking paths.
103 residents recomanen
Parc i Jardins Liliuokalani
189 Lihiwai StBeautiful Japanese style gardens, great walking paths.
Awesome place to see turtles. Please admire turtles from a distance and do not touch.
140 residents recomanen
Parc de la platja de Carlsmith
1815 Kalanianaole StAwesome place to see turtles. Please admire turtles from a distance and do not touch.
Parc Ocean Richardson
2355 Kalanianaole StBlack sand beach with awesome snorkeling.
Parc Estatal de les Cataractes d'Akaka
875 Akaka Falls RdGorgeous waterfall, nice paved hike.
Expensive, but worth it! Paved walking path throughout… orchids galore, waterfalls, palms and views of Onomea bay.
192 residents recomanen
Jardí Botànic Tropical d'Hawaii
27-717 Mamalahoa HwyExpensive, but worth it! Paved walking path throughout… orchids galore, waterfalls, palms and views of Onomea bay.
You came to the big island, go see the volcano!
880 residents recomanen
Parc Nacional dels Volcans d'Hawaii
You came to the big island, go see the volcano!
One of my favorite beaches. Parking is limited, they only gone out a certain number of passes per day… try go early.
70 residents recomanen
Kaunaʻoa (Mauna Kea) Beach
One of my favorite beaches. Parking is limited, they only gone out a certain number of passes per day… try go early.
Waialea Beach
Old Puako RoadGorgeous beach, plenty of shade.
Kua Bay
Another gorgeous beach to explore.
Secluded beach, shade, see monk seals… Road is bumpy, be aware.
16 residents recomanen
Parc de la platja de Kekaha Kai
Hawaii 19Secluded beach, shade, see monk seals… Road is bumpy, be aware.