Elia's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Great camping within a calm valley near the shore. Moderate hike into The Valley limits campers so the area is fairly private.
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Pololu Valley
Great camping within a calm valley near the shore. Moderate hike into The Valley limits campers so the area is fairly private.
Best place to source with local produce at excellent prices. Grab a bite to eat from local food vendors. Souvenirs and crafts available for incredible prices.
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Mercado de agricultores de Maku'u
15-2131 Keaau-Pahoa RdBest place to source with local produce at excellent prices. Grab a bite to eat from local food vendors. Souvenirs and crafts available for incredible prices.
Spend the day exploring volcanic hiking trails, forest and black lava shores.
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Volcano
Spend the day exploring volcanic hiking trails, forest and black lava shores.
Head lamps and rugged shoes need for this day trip into a lava tube.
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Kaumana Caves
1492 Kaumana DrHead lamps and rugged shoes need for this day trip into a lava tube.
Food scene
Bar de Awa y Mercado de Agricultores del Tío Robert
12-5038 Kalapana Kapoho Beach RdGreat stop to grab coffee, snacks and souvenirs on your way to volcano.
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Hilo Coffee Mill
17-995 Volcano RdGreat stop to grab coffee, snacks and souvenirs on your way to volcano.
Hearty burgers and refreshing drinks done right, so ONO!
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Hilo Burger Joint
776 Kilauea AveHearty burgers and refreshing drinks done right, so ONO!
Plan your evening and make reservations for this quiet little restaurant set in the misty grounds of Volcano Town.
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ʻŌhelo Café
19-4005 Haunani RdPlan your evening and make reservations for this quiet little restaurant set in the misty grounds of Volcano Town.
Grab tasted gifts for family and friends back home.
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Big Island Candies
585 Hinano StGrab tasted gifts for family and friends back home.
Tasty Thai cuisine and thirst quenching drinks and cocktails.
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New Chiang Mai Thai Cuisine
110 Kalakaua StTasty Thai cuisine and thirst quenching drinks and cocktails.
Just two blocks away from Hale I Luna. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and serves up plentiful dishes sure to satisfy the healthiest appetite
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Hawaiian Style Cafe Hilo
681 Manono StJust two blocks away from Hale I Luna. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and serves up plentiful dishes sure to satisfy the healthiest appetite
Pineapples Restaurant
332 Keawe StTex Drive-In
45-690 Pakalana StMake sure you make a day trip to buy a warm malasada.
Neighborhoods
The town of Volcano offers cool misty evenings to enjoy a cozy night in its established restaurants. Do make reservations as facilities are small and quaint.
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Volcano
The town of Volcano offers cool misty evenings to enjoy a cozy night in its established restaurants. Do make reservations as facilities are small and quaint.
Quiet old town with shopping and sightseeing. Drop in at Tex Drive-in for their famous malasadas.
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Honokaa
Quiet old town with shopping and sightseeing. Drop in at Tex Drive-in for their famous malasadas.
Drive down the coast on Red Road and drive through mango tunnels and visit the new black sand beach at Pohoiki.
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Kalapana
Drive down the coast on Red Road and drive through mango tunnels and visit the new black sand beach at Pohoiki.
Consejos para la ciudad
Cómo moverse
It is highly recommended to rent a vehicle during your stay.
Hilo gets plenty of rain so a car is very convenient. The Big Island has plenty to see and access will require a vehicle as public transport is scarce.