Sightseeing
Rainbow Falls
You're more likely to see the rainbow early in the day
beautiful Japanese gardens with great views of East Hawaii
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Liliuokalani Park and Gardens
189 Lihiwai Stbeautiful Japanese gardens with great views of East Hawaii
I-Akaka Falls State Park
875 Akaka Falls RdGreat picnic spot with amazing views of the Hamakua coast
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Laupāhoehoe Beach Park
Hawaii 19Great picnic spot with amazing views of the Hamakua coast
Cold ground water enters the ocean here making an amazing brackish lagoon.
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I-Carlsmith Beach Park
1815 Kalanianaole StCold ground water enters the ocean here making an amazing brackish lagoon.
Small black and green sand beach with great snorkeling
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Richardson Ocean Park
2355 Kalanianaole StSmall black and green sand beach with great snorkeling
Food scene
Suisan Fish Market
93 Lihiwai Stbest fresh fish and poke in Hilo
Amazing little farmers market on Tuesday afternoons from 3pm-5pm. Great farm products from local farms and friendly folks to meet.
Hakalau Farmers Market and FoodShare
Amazing little farmers market on Tuesday afternoons from 3pm-5pm. Great farm products from local farms and friendly folks to meet.
Yummy vegan and vegetarian food from local farms. Great place to try local fruits and veggies and tap into the local farm and food scene.
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Sweet Cane Cafe
48 Kamana StYummy vegan and vegetarian food from local farms. Great place to try local fruits and veggies and tap into the local farm and food scene.
Best retailer of all-local products, foods, plants, and lots of other stuff. These folks have an amazing little shop you should definitely check out while in Hilo!
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The Locavore Store
333 Kamehameha AveBest retailer of all-local products, foods, plants, and lots of other stuff. These folks have an amazing little shop you should definitely check out while in Hilo!
Best shave ice on the island! These folks make their own fresh organic fruit syrups using local fruits (soursop from the garden at the house). They also have great cold brew and açaí bowls.
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Kula Shave Ice
57 Mamo StBest shave ice on the island! These folks make their own fresh organic fruit syrups using local fruits (soursop from the garden at the house). They also have great cold brew and açaí bowls.
Entertainment/Night live
Great local 'underground' music venue. Check out jazz night, open mic, and special events. This place is just around the block from the house.
KukuAu Studio
43 Kukuau StGreat local 'underground' music venue. Check out jazz night, open mic, and special events. This place is just around the block from the house.
Cool local kava bar with live music and chill vibes. Good place to chat up local folks and meet other travelers.
Bay Front Coffee, Kava & Tea
277 Keawe StCool local kava bar with live music and chill vibes. Good place to chat up local folks and meet other travelers.