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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 recommandé par les habitants
Marché des agriculteurs de Maku'u
15-2131 Keaau-Pahoa Rd
169 recommandé par les habitants
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.

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 recommandé par les habitants
Zoo de la forêt tropicale de Panaewa
800 Stainback Hwy
110 recommandé par les habitants
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.

Sightseeing

Closest black sand beach. If you're lucky, you might spot some sea turtles. Also a good place for snorkeling.
176 recommandé par les habitants
Parc océanique Richardson
2355 Kalanianaole St
176 recommandé par les habitants
Closest 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 recommandé par les habitants
Sweet Cane Cafe
48 Kamana St
30 recommandé par les habitants
Local 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 recommandé par les habitants
Hawaiian Style Cafe Hilo
681 Manono St
105 recommandé par les habitants
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.
Japanese comfort food at its best ! Busy local restaurant and recommend reservations for party of 6 or greater.
Kenichi Restaurant
684 Kilauea Ave
Japanese 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 recommandé par les habitants
Cafe 100
969 Kilauea Ave
27 recommandé par les habitants
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.
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 recommandé par les habitants
Tex Drive-In
45-690 Pakalana St
72 recommandé par les habitants
Delicious 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 recommandé par les habitants
Bar Awa et Marché Fermier d'Oncle Robert
12-5038 Kalapana Kapoho Beach Rd
171 recommandé par les habitants
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.

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.
65 recommandé par les habitants
Onekahakaha Beach Park
74 Onekahakaha Rd
65 recommandé par les habitants