Guidebook for Hilo
Food Scene
A Thai place like no other, this small spot is seemingly a hole in the wall but has the best massaman curry on Big Island cooked with love and Aloha by Tina herself.
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Tina's Garden Cafe
168 Kamehameha AveA Thai place like no other, this small spot is seemingly a hole in the wall but has the best massaman curry on Big Island cooked with love and Aloha by Tina herself.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Bayfront Kava Bar is our favorite hangout sport in Hilo! Grab a shell of kava that was grown behind the bar and rap with Hilo's finest conscious locals about life, love, the universe, and everything in between. Relaxed mood, live music, and intimate vibes make this a true cultural experience of modern East side Hawai'i island.
Bayfront Kawa Bar
280 Keawe StreetThe Bayfront Kava Bar is our favorite hangout sport in Hilo! Grab a shell of kava that was grown behind the bar and rap with Hilo's finest conscious locals about life, love, the universe, and everything in between. Relaxed mood, live music, and intimate vibes make this a true cultural experience of modern East side Hawai'i island.
Sightseeing
Beautiful falls right in Hilo town that have become famous and were used in filming the new Jumanji movie. Head up the stairs to catch the rainbow in the mist and then head back along the trail to sit with wise old banyans that, when examined closely, are revealed to be not several organisms but rather one,
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Rainbow Falls
Beautiful falls right in Hilo town that have become famous and were used in filming the new Jumanji movie. Head up the stairs to catch the rainbow in the mist and then head back along the trail to sit with wise old banyans that, when examined closely, are revealed to be not several organisms but rather one,
Parks & Nature
Iconic 300ft falls with paved hike through jungle!
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Parque Estatal de las Cataratas de Akaka
875 Akaka Falls RdIconic 300ft falls with paved hike through jungle!
Aquamarine waters and friendly see turtles. Easy swimming that is in a protected cove and chest high
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Carlsmith Beach Park
1815 Kalanianaole StAquamarine waters and friendly see turtles. Easy swimming that is in a protected cove and chest high
A small island that has access via walking bridge. Wide open grassy space, picturesque hamockable coconut trees, two beaches, a diving tower, and a fantastic view of Hilo town and surrounding areas.
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Coconut Island
A small island that has access via walking bridge. Wide open grassy space, picturesque hamockable coconut trees, two beaches, a diving tower, and a fantastic view of Hilo town and surrounding areas.
Arts & Culture
A collection of stories and artifacts recovered from the tsunami that almost took Hilo off the map
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Pacific Tsunami Museum
130 Kamehameha AveA collection of stories and artifacts recovered from the tsunami that almost took Hilo off the map
Shopping
A small, cozy market that is stuffed full of locally grown and often hard to find exotic varieties of tropical fruit, food, herbs, and more. Everything is locally sourced and one of our favorite things to get (besides the "free fruit" basket that is always filled) is the take and bake pizza with vegan and non vegan options.
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The Locavore Store
333 Kamehameha AveA small, cozy market that is stuffed full of locally grown and often hard to find exotic varieties of tropical fruit, food, herbs, and more. Everything is locally sourced and one of our favorite things to get (besides the "free fruit" basket that is always filled) is the take and bake pizza with vegan and non vegan options.
Essentials
Natural food store with many options including vegan and gluten free. The salad and hot bar is superb and reflects the eastern pallet that Hilo has adopted, while the deli has wraps, sandwiches, and smoothies with fresh and organic ingredients.
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Island Naturals Market & Deli - Hilo
1221 Kilauea AveNatural food store with many options including vegan and gluten free. The salad and hot bar is superb and reflects the eastern pallet that Hilo has adopted, while the deli has wraps, sandwiches, and smoothies with fresh and organic ingredients.