Cody's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Opens at 9am so get there early to beat the crowds.
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Isitshalo saseHawaii Tropical Botanical Garden
27-717 Mamalahoa HwyOpens at 9am so get there early to beat the crowds.
Opens at 8:30. Don’t be afraid of the rain because it’s a rainforest!
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I-Akaka Falls State Park
875 Akaka Falls RdOpens at 8:30. Don’t be afraid of the rain because it’s a rainforest!
Make sure to stay past dark so that you can view the glow of the lava.
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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Make sure to stay past dark so that you can view the glow of the lava.
If you don’t feel like paying to walk through the Hawaii Tropical Bioreserve, you can walk this scenic trail for free.
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Onomea Bay Trail
27-547 Mamalahoa HwyIf you don’t feel like paying to walk through the Hawaii Tropical Bioreserve, you can walk this scenic trail for free.
A sweet little spot to visit on your way to Akaka Falls. Pet some baby goats and grab some of the tastiest goat caramels we’ve ever had!
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Honomu Goat Dairy
28-257 Akaka Falls RdA sweet little spot to visit on your way to Akaka Falls. Pet some baby goats and grab some of the tastiest goat caramels we’ve ever had!
Beach
A small beautiful black sand beach that’s perfect for snorkeling.
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Richardson Ocean Park
2355 Kalanianaole StA small beautiful black sand beach that’s perfect for snorkeling.
Icy cold water and a beautiful spot for a dip and snorkel.
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I-Carlsmith Beach Park
1815 Kalanianaole StIcy cold water and a beautiful spot for a dip and snorkel.
Hiking
Just at the 21 mile marker off a saddle road is a short 0.5 mile hike through a pristine forest marked with educational placards.
Kaulana Manu Nature Trail
State Route 200Just at the 21 mile marker off a saddle road is a short 0.5 mile hike through a pristine forest marked with educational placards.
Food scene
Intimate farm to table fine dining. This is a small business restaurant owned by the sweetest couple in Hilo. The drinks are fabulous and the meals are fresh and rich. The smoked sashimi is a must try!
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Moon and Turtle
51 Kalakaua StIntimate farm to table fine dining. This is a small business restaurant owned by the sweetest couple in Hilo. The drinks are fabulous and the meals are fresh and rich. The smoked sashimi is a must try!
A beautiful classic restaurant right in the heart of downtown Hilo. The pizza is delicious and there’s something on the menu for everyone!
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Cafe Pesto - Hilo
308 Kamehameha AveA beautiful classic restaurant right in the heart of downtown Hilo. The pizza is delicious and there’s something on the menu for everyone!
A nice place to grab a cider or beer and tasty food. If you’re a fan, Ola Brew’s Smash Burger is reminiscent of Inn and Out’s burgers!
Ola Brew - Hilo
A nice place to grab a cider or beer and tasty food. If you’re a fan, Ola Brew’s Smash Burger is reminiscent of Inn and Out’s burgers!
If you ask for seating outside you’ll get a nice view of Hilo Bay! Reservations are recommended. The food is great and the drinks are delicious!
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Hilo Bay Cafe
123 Lihiwai StIf you ask for seating outside you’ll get a nice view of Hilo Bay! Reservations are recommended. The food is great and the drinks are delicious!
Fresh fish, and some of the best poke bowls you can find in Hilo! The sushi pockets are one of our favorites! This is just a grab and go, but so worth it!
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Poke Market, LLC
41 Waianuenue AveFresh fish, and some of the best poke bowls you can find in Hilo! The sushi pockets are one of our favorites! This is just a grab and go, but so worth it!
All natural, organic and locally made shave ice with fresh fruit. This is hands down the best shave ice in the islands. Also a great spot for matcha, coffee, and açaí bowls.
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Kula Shave Ice
57 Mamo StAll natural, organic and locally made shave ice with fresh fruit. This is hands down the best shave ice in the islands. Also a great spot for matcha, coffee, and açaí bowls.
If you’re a fan of pour overs and nitro, this is the place! They specialize in light to medium roasts. Probably the best coffee you can get in Hilo!
Paradise Coffee Roasters
If you’re a fan of pour overs and nitro, this is the place! They specialize in light to medium roasts. Probably the best coffee you can get in Hilo!
One of the best coffee stops on the island! Great for pour overs and light to medium roasts! A must stop if you are venturing to Volcano! You can also grab mochi doughnuts right down the street from Mt. View Bakery!
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Koana
18-1325 Old Volcano RdOne of the best coffee stops on the island! Great for pour overs and light to medium roasts! A must stop if you are venturing to Volcano! You can also grab mochi doughnuts right down the street from Mt. View Bakery!
A favorite amongst our guests. It’s also nice to eat in an open air restaurant with live music. Reservations are recommended!
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Pineapples Restaurant
332 Keawe StA favorite amongst our guests. It’s also nice to eat in an open air restaurant with live music. Reservations are recommended!
Our favorite sushi in town. This is just a take out spot, there’s no dining in options.
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Ebisuya Sushi
179 Kilauea AveOur favorite sushi in town. This is just a take out spot, there’s no dining in options.
This spot is so fresh and flavorful. A great spot for some healthy grinds. They are open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. You can also grab a Booch or beer. The banana French toast is a must try if you’re eating here for breakfast!
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Conscious Culture Cafe
110 Keawe StThis spot is so fresh and flavorful. A great spot for some healthy grinds. They are open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. You can also grab a Booch or beer. The banana French toast is a must try if you’re eating here for breakfast!
This is right up the road from the inn! They have the best avocado toast! Everything is made with love and local ingredients. You can even grab a coffee and other homemade treats! They are currently open on Tues-Sat from 10am-4pm.
The Hive
This is right up the road from the inn! They have the best avocado toast! Everything is made with love and local ingredients. You can even grab a coffee and other homemade treats! They are currently open on Tues-Sat from 10am-4pm.
A nice little spot if you want a nice drink and some yummy food. They are open later than most restaurants (since it is a bar), so it’s a nice option if you’re getting in to town late.
The Temple Bar
A nice little spot if you want a nice drink and some yummy food. They are open later than most restaurants (since it is a bar), so it’s a nice option if you’re getting in to town late.
Puka Puka Kitchen
270 Kamehameha AveA famous spot in Hilo for their bentos and plate lunches!
The freshest poke you can get! The line gets really long here so plan ahead!
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Suisan Fish Market
93 Lihiwai StThe freshest poke you can get! The line gets really long here so plan ahead!
A famous spot to grab mochi in Hilo. The line is always long so plan ahead! Their known for their fresh strawberry mochi!
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Two Ladies Kitchen
274 Kilauea AveA famous spot to grab mochi in Hilo. The line is always long so plan ahead! Their known for their fresh strawberry mochi!
Moms Hilo
Aloha General Co
Shave Ice, great coffee, acai bowls, and local beer!
Lehua Restaurant
Adventures
Locally owned businesses. Learn to surf from an experienced surfers and try other amazing ocean activities too!
The Surf Cottage
Locally owned businesses. Learn to surf from an experienced surfers and try other amazing ocean activities too!
Bayfront Boards
Surfboard rentals
If you're looking for a surf lesson in Hilo, Sean is an avid surfer and a great surf coach!
The Surf Cottage
If you're looking for a surf lesson in Hilo, Sean is an avid surfer and a great surf coach!