Guidebook for Pāhoa
Parks & Nature
Wonderful hike up to the top of Green Mountain.
By appointment only.
Smiley 808 965-5500
*Currently inaccessible due to the Kilauea eruption.
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Green Lake
Wonderful hike up to the top of Green Mountain.
By appointment only.
Smiley 808 965-5500
*Currently inaccessible due to the Kilauea eruption.
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Great Hike: Kilauea Iki Trail
Waipio Valley
Beautiful waterfalls and hiking to the beach.
Stunning 442-foot waterfall and a short, beautiful hike.
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I-Akaka Falls State Park
875 Akaka Falls RdStunning 442-foot waterfall and a short, beautiful hike.
Gorgeous (clothing optional) Black Sand Beach. Dolphins and seasonal humpback whales.
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Kehena Black Sand Beach
Gorgeous (clothing optional) Black Sand Beach. Dolphins and seasonal humpback whales.
Food Scene
My favorite place to eat in Pahoa. Excellent food. They make a great Green Papaya Salad.
Open for lunch and dinner.
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Ning's Thai Cuisine
15-2955 Pahoa Village RdMy favorite place to eat in Pahoa. Excellent food. They make a great Green Papaya Salad.
Open for lunch and dinner.
Hilo Farmers Market
Mamo StreetSaturday and Wednesday.
Sunday Mornings. Great food, live music, lots of local crafts.
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Imarike yabathengi beemisebenzi yaseMaku'u
15-2131 Keaau-Pahoa RdSunday Mornings. Great food, live music, lots of local crafts.
Fresh baked breads, cakes, cookies, pies and other treats as well as cafe snacks.
Just off the main street in Pahoa town.
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Tin Shack Bakery
15-1500 Akeakamai LoopFresh baked breads, cakes, cookies, pies and other treats as well as cafe snacks.
Just off the main street in Pahoa town.
Great coffee with a local vibe. Free wifi for customers.
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Sirius Coffee Connection
15-2874 Pahoa Village RdGreat coffee with a local vibe. Free wifi for customers.
The place for breakfast/brunch in Pahoa. Closes at 12 noon.
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Pele's Kitchen
152923 Pahoa Village RdThe place for breakfast/brunch in Pahoa. Closes at 12 noon.
My favorite place for seafood in Pahoa. Very fresh fish and great fish n chips. Try the Ono if they have it that day.
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Pahoa Fresh Fish
My favorite place for seafood in Pahoa. Very fresh fish and great fish n chips. Try the Ono if they have it that day.
Wednesday night market is a must do 4.30pm-10pm. Live music, food, drink, crafts and lively interactions. BYO food and drinks or shop from many local vendors.
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I-Awa Bar ne-Farmers Market ka-Uncle Robert
12-5038 Kalapana Kapoho Beach RdWednesday night market is a must do 4.30pm-10pm. Live music, food, drink, crafts and lively interactions. BYO food and drinks or shop from many local vendors.
Winery near Volcanoes National Park that has an island vibe. Their Volcano Red Wine is my favorite.
www.volcanowinery.com
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Volcano Winery
35 Piimauna DrWinery near Volcanoes National Park that has an island vibe. Their Volcano Red Wine is my favorite.
www.volcanowinery.com
Mochi is their thing. They have a lot of flavors. Call ahead to order or walk-in. No website, they are that well-known!
274 Kilauea Ave, Hilo, HI 96720
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Two Ladies Kitchen
274 Kilauea AveMochi is their thing. They have a lot of flavors. Call ahead to order or walk-in. No website, they are that well-known!
274 Kilauea Ave, Hilo, HI 96720
Sightseeing
Seeing the active lava flowing into the ocean is a once in a lifetime opportunity. It really must be seen. To see the earth being formed before your eyes is quite a humbly experience. It is currently accessible with local tour guides by boat or helicopter.
www.kalapanaculturaltours.com
www.seelava.com
www.paradisecopters.com
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Lava Viewing Area
Seeing the active lava flowing into the ocean is a once in a lifetime opportunity. It really must be seen. To see the earth being formed before your eyes is quite a humbly experience. It is currently accessible with local tour guides by boat or helicopter.
www.kalapanaculturaltours.com
www.seelava.com
www.paradisecopters.com
A historic church filled with hand painted murals that was saved from the 1990 Kalapana lava flow and moved to its current location.
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Star of the Sea Painted Church
12-4815 Pahoa Kalapana RdA historic church filled with hand painted murals that was saved from the 1990 Kalapana lava flow and moved to its current location.
Macadamia (Mac) nut supplier offers factory tours and gifts.
www.maunaloa.com
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Mauna Loa
16-701 Macadamia RoadMacadamia (Mac) nut supplier offers factory tours and gifts.
www.maunaloa.com
Drinks & Nightlife
Casual bar with with an outdoor patio, 3 pool tables, karaoke and live music regularly.
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Lava Shack
15-2929 Pahoa Village RdCasual bar with with an outdoor patio, 3 pool tables, karaoke and live music regularly.
Shopping
Gift shop with a nice selection of souvenirs, original artwork and clothing. Reasonable prices and very friendly staff.
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Jungle Love
15-2660 Keaau-Pahoa RdGift shop with a nice selection of souvenirs, original artwork and clothing. Reasonable prices and very friendly staff.
Essentials
Everything you would find at your local grocery store plus some things you may have never heard of.
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Mālama Market
15-2714 Pahoa Village RdEverything you would find at your local grocery store plus some things you may have never heard of.
Natural health food store with a hot food bar, salad bar, deli and fresh produce.
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Island Naturals Pahoa Market & Deli
15 -1870 Akeakamai LoopNatural health food store with a hot food bar, salad bar, deli and fresh produce.
Longs Drugs
15-1454 Kahakai BlvdPersonal care items, snacks, drinks.
Entertainment & Activities
Helicopter tours all over the Big Island, including over the Lava River in Pahoa.
www.paradisecopters.com
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Paradise Helicopters
Helicopter tours all over the Big Island, including over the Lava River in Pahoa.
www.paradisecopters.com
Offer a variety of ocean tours and activities. www.hilooceanadventures.com
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Hilo Ocean Adventures
1717 Kamehameha AveOffer a variety of ocean tours and activities. www.hilooceanadventures.com
ATV or Horse adventures through a private ranch on the Big Island.
www.paaniranch.com
Pa`ani Ranch & ATV Adventures
17-7850 N Kulani RdATV or Horse adventures through a private ranch on the Big Island.
www.paaniranch.com
Enjoy a gorgeous flight over the Kohala Coast and then jump out!
www.skydivebig.com/
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Big Island Gravity
Upolu Point RoadEnjoy a gorgeous flight over the Kohala Coast and then jump out!
www.skydivebig.com/
Parasailing, water sports, and private or shared fishing charters. Make sure you book on The Big Island and not Maui.
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UFO Parasail Kailua Kona
75-5660 Palani RdParasailing, water sports, and private or shared fishing charters. Make sure you book on The Big Island and not Maui.
Zipline, rappel down a waterfall, swim, kayak and more.
www.umaumaexperience.com
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Umauma Falls Zipline & Rappel Experience
31-313 Old Mamalahoa HwyZipline, rappel down a waterfall, swim, kayak and more.
www.umaumaexperience.com