Noelani's Big Island Guidebook
Sightseeing
Beautiful white sand beach, great snorkeling and Lava Lava Beach club for lunch and dinner! Amazing sunsets!!
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ʻAnaehoʻomalu Beach
69-275 Waikōloa Beach DrBeautiful white sand beach, great snorkeling and Lava Lava Beach club for lunch and dinner! Amazing sunsets!!
Gorgeous white sand beach perfect for swimming with the family. Mauna Kea Resort has a wonderful beach bar and restaurant, the Hau Tree. Catch sunset and cocktails at the Copper Bar before dinner at Manta. Reservations recommended for dinner. 808-882-7222
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Kaunaʻoa (Mauna Kea) Beach
Gorgeous white sand beach perfect for swimming with the family. Mauna Kea Resort has a wonderful beach bar and restaurant, the Hau Tree. Catch sunset and cocktails at the Copper Bar before dinner at Manta. Reservations recommended for dinner. 808-882-7222
Great 20 min hike down to a beautiful black sand beach. Bring a hat and water and know there are no lifeguards on duty there. The walk back up is always longer!
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Isibonelo sasePololu Valley
52-5100 Akoni Pule HwyGreat 20 min hike down to a beautiful black sand beach. Bring a hat and water and know there are no lifeguards on duty there. The walk back up is always longer!
Please use caution attempting to drive down as 4x4 only vehicles are allowed down. The views from the top are
Phenomenal and walking is absolutely okay. When you get to the bottom take a right to go to the beach. No lifeguards on duty, please exercise caution.
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Waipio Valley Lookout
Please use caution attempting to drive down as 4x4 only vehicles are allowed down. The views from the top are
Phenomenal and walking is absolutely okay. When you get to the bottom take a right to go to the beach. No lifeguards on duty, please exercise caution.
Greenwell Farms Inc
81-6581 Mamalahoa HwyKiller fish n chips at the Harbor House. Nice indoor/outdoor dining. And def get an ice cold schooner beer!
Honokohau Marina
74-381 Kealakehe PkwyKiller fish n chips at the Harbor House. Nice indoor/outdoor dining. And def get an ice cold schooner beer!
Parker School
65-1224 Lindsey RdSaturdays Farmers Market in waimea. A must see if in the area.
A bit of a hike but well worth it. Bring a hat and water with you. No lifeguard on duty.
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Green Sand Beach Trailhead
A bit of a hike but well worth it. Bring a hat and water with you. No lifeguard on duty.
I-Akaka Falls State Park
875 Akaka Falls RdGorgeous and fun walk for the family!
Rainbow Falls
Beautiful falls, check it out when it’s raining!!
Food scene
The well known Merrimans restaurant in Waimea. Wonderful dine in serving lunch from 11:30-2 and Dinner from 5-8pm. Reservations highly recommended.
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Merriman's Big Island
65-1227 Opelo RdThe well known Merrimans restaurant in Waimea. Wonderful dine in serving lunch from 11:30-2 and Dinner from 5-8pm. Reservations highly recommended.
Best fish tacos in North Kohala. It’s a must stop when sight seeing in Hawi and Kapaau.
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Gill's Lanai
54-3866 Akoni Pule HwyBest fish tacos in North Kohala. It’s a must stop when sight seeing in Hawi and Kapaau.
Fantastic locally sourced and crafted items, fruits, veggies and much more. They have some amazing local products and the best grab n go good in the area.
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Kohala Grown Market
55-3419 Akoni Pule HwyFantastic locally sourced and crafted items, fruits, veggies and much more. They have some amazing local products and the best grab n go good in the area.
Best fresh fish on the west side. Easy order, grab n go. Poke bowls and sides are delish!
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Hale I'a Da Fish House
613665 Kawaihae-Mahukona RdBest fresh fish on the west side. Easy order, grab n go. Poke bowls and sides are delish!
Enjoy the AC with a delicious meal and a cocktail! Local favorite!!
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Seafood Bar and Grill
61-3642 Kawaihae RdEnjoy the AC with a delicious meal and a cocktail! Local favorite!!
At the private Mauna Lani Beach Club. Overlooking the beach, this restaurant serves up locally sourced meats with an incredibly creative chef. Must make reservations and must make an evening of it. They have live music most nights, call and ask! 808-885-5910
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Napua at Mauna Lani Beach club
68-1292 S Kaniku DrAt the private Mauna Lani Beach Club. Overlooking the beach, this restaurant serves up locally sourced meats with an incredibly creative chef. Must make reservations and must make an evening of it. They have live music most nights, call and ask! 808-885-5910
Stop in for a cocky by the pool at Ha Bar or make reservations at the famed Canoe House for dinner. You will not be disappointed!!
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Mauna Lani, Auberge Resorts Collection
68-1400 Mauna Lani DrStop in for a cocky by the pool at Ha Bar or make reservations at the famed Canoe House for dinner. You will not be disappointed!!
Delicious local food with occasional live music!
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Umekes Fish Market Bar & Grill
74-5599 Pawai PlDelicious local food with occasional live music!
Kona Brewing Company
74-5612 Pawai PlGreat local beers and food. Occasional live music!
La Bourgogne French Restaurant
77-6400 Nalani StAmazing food!
Jackie Rey's Ohana Grill Kona
75-5995 Kuakini HwyTwo Ladies Kitchen
274 Kilauea AveBest Strawberry Mochi EVER!!!
Kawamoto Store
784 Kilauea AveBest Box Lunch in Hilo! Get there early before they sell out.
Original Big Island Shave Ice Co, Inc.
69-250 Waikōloa Beach DrBest shave ice on the island!!
Shopping
This place has it all! Food court, Starbucks, movie theatre, shopping and more!!
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Queens' Market Place
69-201 Waikōloa Beach DrThis place has it all! Food court, Starbucks, movie theatre, shopping and more!!
Keauhou Shopping Center
78-6831 Ali‘i DrGreat stop for groceries, pharmacy etc
Groceries, pharmacy, shopping and dining. Centrally located in Waimea, South Kohala aka Kamuela
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Parker Ranch Center
67-1185 Hawaiʻi Belt RdGroceries, pharmacy, shopping and dining. Centrally located in Waimea, South Kohala aka Kamuela
Beaches
Beautiful white sand beach. Get there early for a good spot and bring an umbrella!
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Manini'owali Beach (Kua Bay)
Beautiful white sand beach. Get there early for a good spot and bring an umbrella!
Fun little beach for catching some waves. Be careful of the rocks! No lifeguard on duty.
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Pine Trees Surfing Beach
Fun little beach for catching some waves. Be careful of the rocks! No lifeguard on duty.
Hapuna Beach
Best beach on kohala coast