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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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Liliuokalani Park and Gardens
189 Lihiwai StBeautiful Japanese style gardens, great walking paths.
Awesome place to see turtles. Please admire turtles from a distance and do not touch.
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I-Carlsmith Beach Park
1815 Kalanianaole StAwesome place to see turtles. Please admire turtles from a distance and do not touch.
Richardson Ocean Park
2355 Kalanianaole StBlack sand beach with awesome snorkeling.
I-Akaka Falls State Park
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.
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Isitshalo saseHawaii Tropical Botanical Garden
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!
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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
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.
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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.
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Kekaha Kai Beach Park
Hawaii 19Secluded beach, shade, see monk seals… Road is bumpy, be aware.