Guidebook for Keaau
Sightseeing
Natural wonders of live volcano. HIke & explore. This place is huge. Great places to eat, art galleries & hula. Hike or bike or drive the park. Volcano village is close by with great dining and shops.
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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Natural wonders of live volcano. HIke & explore. This place is huge. Great places to eat, art galleries & hula. Hike or bike or drive the park. Volcano village is close by with great dining and shops.
Beautiful town with so much to see and do. Farmers market on wednesday and Saturday! Great food, shops and fun. Right on Hilo Bay with a view of Mauna Kea above you.
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Hilo
Beautiful town with so much to see and do. Farmers market on wednesday and Saturday! Great food, shops and fun. Right on Hilo Bay with a view of Mauna Kea above you.
Kapoho Coast Rd
Kapoho Coast RoadDrive along the coast to the new black sand beach.
World famous observatory on the top of Mauna Kea. Drive up and see the stars. If you are lucky you can be here when it is snowing on the mountain!
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Mauna Kea
World famous observatory on the top of Mauna Kea. Drive up and see the stars. If you are lucky you can be here when it is snowing on the mountain!
Black sand beach in wild district of Kau. See the sea turtles.
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Isibhakabhaka esimnyama sasePunalu'u
Ninole Loop RoadBlack sand beach in wild district of Kau. See the sea turtles.
The most incredible selection of orchids I have ever seen.Acres of orchids. A must see and it's free. On the road to volcano national park.
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Akatsuka Orchid Gardens
11-3051 Volcano RdThe most incredible selection of orchids I have ever seen.Acres of orchids. A must see and it's free. On the road to volcano national park.
Spend time at this beautiful Asian inspired garden. Right on ocean. Walk to coconut island,go to Suisan fish market, see the Banyan trees, enjoy the turtles, boats and fishermen. Have a picnic!
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Liliʻuokalani Botanical Garden
123 N Kuakini StSpend time at this beautiful Asian inspired garden. Right on ocean. Walk to coconut island,go to Suisan fish market, see the Banyan trees, enjoy the turtles, boats and fishermen. Have a picnic!
No words to describe this view. From hilo take a drive up the hamakua. coast along the ocean cliffs and enjoy the quaint western town of honokaa. Then head up to the lookout!
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Waipio Valley Lookout
No words to describe this view. From hilo take a drive up the hamakua. coast along the ocean cliffs and enjoy the quaint western town of honokaa. Then head up to the lookout!
Best way to see the coast line, the waterfalls and the lava flows. On the way to Volcano Natl park you ask them to show you Kaloli point and you can see our house down below!
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Blue Hawaiian Helicopters
2200 Kekuanaoa StBest way to see the coast line, the waterfalls and the lava flows. On the way to Volcano Natl park you ask them to show you Kaloli point and you can see our house down below!
great drive down a fantastic curving road with waterfalls, ocean views and jungle. Stop for a hike or vist the botanical gardens.
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Onomea Bay Trail
27-547 Mamalahoa Hwygreat drive down a fantastic curving road with waterfalls, ocean views and jungle. Stop for a hike or vist the botanical gardens.
Go to the painted church and down to kealakekua bay. Stop at the place of refuge and learn about ancient hawaiians.
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Painted Church Road
Painted Church RoadGo to the painted church and down to kealakekua bay. Stop at the place of refuge and learn about ancient hawaiians.
Keala O Keawe Road
Keala O Keawe RoadNatl park on the ocean at kealakekua bay.
Explore the Natl park and see the lava glow at night. The lava lake is rising and this is the most active volcano you can find! Hike the trails in the park and learn about the history of our island.
Kīlauea Crater
Explore the Natl park and see the lava glow at night. The lava lake is rising and this is the most active volcano you can find! Hike the trails in the park and learn about the history of our island.
Great snorkeling in the heart of Hilo! Easy access to the water and beautiful views.
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Keaukaha Beach Park
27 Apapane RdGreat snorkeling in the heart of Hilo! Easy access to the water and beautiful views.
Fun to walk, swim and snorkel right on Hilo bay. Free parking and easy access to the water.
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Moku Ola / Coconut Island
77 Keliipio PlFun to walk, swim and snorkel right on Hilo bay. Free parking and easy access to the water.
Great beach park where you can swim and snorkel right in Hilo. Beautiful view of boats and the bay.
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IReed's Bay Beach Park
225 Banyan DrGreat beach park where you can swim and snorkel right in Hilo. Beautiful view of boats and the bay.
Our favorite place to snorkel on this island! Park your car on Kapoho Kai rd & walk in 2 blocks to the pools.Easy access to the water, you will see so many fish. You will love it! We have snorkel gear
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Kapoho Tide Pools
Our favorite place to snorkel on this island! Park your car on Kapoho Kai rd & walk in 2 blocks to the pools.Easy access to the water, you will see so many fish. You will love it! We have snorkel gear
Always rates as one of the top beaches in the world! So beautiful! Wide white sand beach, see the whales from here.
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Hapuna Beach
Always rates as one of the top beaches in the world! So beautiful! Wide white sand beach, see the whales from here.
Rainbow Falls
Right in Hilo and it is beautiful!
This is one of our favorite spots on the island. Small and quaint.Near South point. Stop at Punaluu bakery or the Hana Hou. It has 1 stop sign,a baseball field and rodeo grounds. Gotta love it!
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Naalehu
This is one of our favorite spots on the island. Small and quaint.Near South point. Stop at Punaluu bakery or the Hana Hou. It has 1 stop sign,a baseball field and rodeo grounds. Gotta love it!
Most southern spot in the US. Explore the cliffs and watch the whales. You will see giant windmills, trees bent in half by the wind, green sand beach. This is where the 1st people landed in Hawaii.
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South Point Park
South Point RoadMost southern spot in the US. Explore the cliffs and watch the whales. You will see giant windmills, trees bent in half by the wind, green sand beach. This is where the 1st people landed in Hawaii.
A wonderful old style hawaiian town. Just north of Hilo. Have lunch, look at the buildings and shops. Then drive up to Akaka falls above town. You will love it!
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Honomu
A wonderful old style hawaiian town. Just north of Hilo. Have lunch, look at the buildings and shops. Then drive up to Akaka falls above town. You will love it!
Beautiful drive up to ranchland. Learn about the "paniolo" hawaiian cowboy. Full of history, great places to eat. Locally sourced beef . Lots of cattle and horses. World famous parker ranch rodeo:)
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Waimea
Beautiful drive up to ranchland. Learn about the "paniolo" hawaiian cowboy. Full of history, great places to eat. Locally sourced beef . Lots of cattle and horses. World famous parker ranch rodeo:)
Drive down to where the old school once stood by the ocean. Beautiful place to walk and picnic. Learn about the tsumani and how it affected the town. Wild powerful waves and surf.
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Laupahoehoe
Drive down to where the old school once stood by the ocean. Beautiful place to walk and picnic. Learn about the tsumani and how it affected the town. Wild powerful waves and surf.
Check this place out. They can hook you up with all kinds of adventures. Ziplines, hikes, lava tours, kayaks, bikes and they are right in downtown Hilo.
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KapohoKine Adventures
93 Banyan DrCheck this place out. They can hook you up with all kinds of adventures. Ziplines, hikes, lava tours, kayaks, bikes and they are right in downtown Hilo.
A must see if you are on the west side of the big island. Natl park with wonderful history of precontact Hawaii. Take your snorkel gear and go to 2 steps- a great snorkel spot next to the parking lot.
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Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park
State Highway 160A must see if you are on the west side of the big island. Natl park with wonderful history of precontact Hawaii. Take your snorkel gear and go to 2 steps- a great snorkel spot next to the parking lot.
Easy snorkeling with lots of fish and turtles. You can also surf here. Go across the street to Kona Boys surf shop and they will get you riding the waves.
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Kahaluu Bay
Ali‘i DriveEasy snorkeling with lots of fish and turtles. You can also surf here. Go across the street to Kona Boys surf shop and they will get you riding the waves.
Another great spot in Hilo to snorkel and relax. Very popular spot for locals. Right in town and it's free!
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Richardson Ocean Park
2355 Kalanianaole StAnother great spot in Hilo to snorkel and relax. Very popular spot for locals. Right in town and it's free!
Beautiful falls above the town of Honomu. If it is open, stop at the little farmer's stand on the way up the hill. Local and fresh produce.
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I-Akaka Falls State Park
875 Akaka Falls RdBeautiful falls above the town of Honomu. If it is open, stop at the little farmer's stand on the way up the hill. Local and fresh produce.
Honoli'i Beach Park
This is THE hilo surf spot.
Tucked away on the hamakua coast. The river runs into the ocean here. Beautiful and wild, some folks surf and swim. Great place to explore.
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Kolekole Gulch Park
Mamalahoa HighwayTucked away on the hamakua coast. The river runs into the ocean here. Beautiful and wild, some folks surf and swim. Great place to explore.
Boiling Pots
1766 Wailuku DrRight in Hilo and it is beautiful! Check it out
Right in downtown Hilo. Great fish! Watch the boats come in. It doesn't get any fresher and they sell lunches there too. Try some poke!
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Suisan Fish Market
93 Lihiwai StRight in downtown Hilo. Great fish! Watch the boats come in. It doesn't get any fresher and they sell lunches there too. Try some poke!
Incredible place! Spend hours hiking n checking all the plants and flowers. Right on the ocean!
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Isithole saseHawaii Tropical Botanical Garden
27-717 Mamalahoa HwyIncredible place! Spend hours hiking n checking all the plants and flowers. Right on the ocean!
Take this hike in volcano national park. You climb down into a crater and hike to the other side and back up through the forest. Incredible views!
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Kilauea Iki Trail
Kilauea Iki TrailTake this hike in volcano national park. You climb down into a crater and hike to the other side and back up through the forest. Incredible views!
In the national park- do not miss this place. Old historic building full of local artists. It's free!
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Volcano Art Center Gallery
99-150 Crater Rim DriveIn the national park- do not miss this place. Old historic building full of local artists. It's free!
See vanilla orchids being grown here in Hawaii. Beautiful and interesting. It's on the hamakua coast. Call ahead for lunch and tours.
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Hawaiian Vanilla Co.
43-2007 Paauilo Mauka RdSee vanilla orchids being grown here in Hawaii. Beautiful and interesting. It's on the hamakua coast. Call ahead for lunch and tours.
Explore this friendly,funky old hawaiian town. Shops, grocery, health food store, restaurants and farmers market are here. The lava flow is less than a mile from this town!
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Pāhoa
Explore this friendly,funky old hawaiian town. Shops, grocery, health food store, restaurants and farmers market are here. The lava flow is less than a mile from this town!
Great little town.home of the iron man! Lots of shops and dining. Cruise alii drive along the ocean. Learn about kona coffees. White sand beaches, some of the best in the world!
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Kailua
Great little town.home of the iron man! Lots of shops and dining. Cruise alii drive along the ocean. Learn about kona coffees. White sand beaches, some of the best in the world!
Snorkel in this beautiful bay. Hike in or access by boat. See the spinner dolphins that live in the bay. Learn about captain cook and go to the place of refuge nearby.
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Kealakekua Bay
Snorkel in this beautiful bay. Hike in or access by boat. See the spinner dolphins that live in the bay. Learn about captain cook and go to the place of refuge nearby.
Great views of the ocean, in the winter you will see whales. Hike to the new kaimu beach at the end of the road by Uncle Robert's awa bar.
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Kaimu Beach Park
Great views of the ocean, in the winter you will see whales. Hike to the new kaimu beach at the end of the road by Uncle Robert's awa bar.
Above hawi and kapaaa towns you can drive the end of the road. Hike down into one of Hawaii's many hidden valleys. So beautiful!
Upolu Point
Above hawi and kapaaa towns you can drive the end of the road. Hike down into one of Hawaii's many hidden valleys. So beautiful!
On kapoho coast road. Look for the cars and the hidden trail down the cliff. Private and secluded. Clothing optional.
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Kaimu Beach
On kapoho coast road. Look for the cars and the hidden trail down the cliff. Private and secluded. Clothing optional.
Go to the top of Mauna Kea!You can drive from the ocean to the summit in a few hours. Over 14,000 feet. Incredible stargazing. You need 4 wheel drive. Incredible views but it gets cold up there!
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Mauna Kea Summit Road
Mauna Kea Summit RoadGo to the top of Mauna Kea!You can drive from the ocean to the summit in a few hours. Over 14,000 feet. Incredible stargazing. You need 4 wheel drive. Incredible views but it gets cold up there!
Incredible views of the crater. Have a meal and watch the volcano. Full of history and interesting hikes all around it. Spend the day at Vocano Natl park and relax at the Volcano House.
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Indlu yaseVolcano
1 Crater Rim DriveIncredible views of the crater. Have a meal and watch the volcano. Full of history and interesting hikes all around it. Spend the day at Vocano Natl park and relax at the Volcano House.
Walk through this underground lava tube in volcano natl park- it's incredible!
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Nāhuku - Thurston Lava Tube
Walk through this underground lava tube in volcano natl park- it's incredible!
Check out this little camp inside the Natl park! Built in the 1930s. You can wander around and it is free!
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Kilauea Military Camp
99-252 Crater Rim DriveCheck out this little camp inside the Natl park! Built in the 1930s. You can wander around and it is free!
Food Scene
Great local coffee, buy some to take home and enjoy the market and coffee tours.
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Hilo Coffee Mill
17-995 Volcano RdGreat local coffee, buy some to take home and enjoy the market and coffee tours.
Very close to the botanical gardens. Get a fresh fruit smoothie as you cruise along old mamalahoa hwy.Delicious!
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What's Shakin
27-999 Mamalahoa HwyVery close to the botanical gardens. Get a fresh fruit smoothie as you cruise along old mamalahoa hwy.Delicious!
Great food, wonderful sushi and a view of Hilo bay that can't be beat!
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Hilo Bay Cafe
123 Lihiwai StGreat food, wonderful sushi and a view of Hilo bay that can't be beat!
Great food and it is right downtown on the bay front. They also have a location on the kohala coast. Stop at either one! They use local products from big island farmers :)
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Cafe Pesto - Hilo
308 Kamehameha AveGreat food and it is right downtown on the bay front. They also have a location on the kohala coast. Stop at either one! They use local products from big island farmers :)
Love the hawaiian sweet bread and the pastries! Great garden to relax in. Explore the little town of Naalehu. Cruise over to South Point, check out Punaluu beach and the coffee town of Pahala.
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Punalu'u Bake Shop
95-5642 HI-11Love the hawaiian sweet bread and the pastries! Great garden to relax in. Explore the little town of Naalehu. Cruise over to South Point, check out Punaluu beach and the coffee town of Pahala.
Cafe 100
969 Kilauea AveFamous local kine food. Have their Loco Moco!
Love it! Open 24 hrs in Hilo town. Local diner with everything you could want! Try some saimen, loco moco, sumo breakfast. Don't forget the pineapple upside down cake and coconut cream pie!
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Kens House of Pancakes
1730 Kamehameha AveLove it! Open 24 hrs in Hilo town. Local diner with everything you could want! Try some saimen, loco moco, sumo breakfast. Don't forget the pineapple upside down cake and coconut cream pie!
Miyo's
564 Hinano StIt is locally sourced and real japanese food. Great sushi!
Stop at this historic hotel. Great food with great prices!See the japanese gardens and koi around back. Buy frest taro chips next door. Stay in a japanese tatami room for a new experience!
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Manago Hotel Restaurant
82-6155 Hawaiʻi Belt RdStop at this historic hotel. Great food with great prices!See the japanese gardens and koi around back. Buy frest taro chips next door. Stay in a japanese tatami room for a new experience!
Great food and 2 locations! 1 is in hilo, right across from big island candies. 2nd spot is
up north in waimea town. Big breakfasts!
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Hawaiian Style Cafe Hilo
681 Manono StGreat food and 2 locations! 1 is in hilo, right across from big island candies. 2nd spot is
up north in waimea town. Big breakfasts!
Moon and Turtle
51 Kalakaua StGreat food!
In volcano village across from national park. Historic building that is now a restaurant with a small boutique hotel. Beautiful grounds,wonderful food and service.
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Kilauea Lodge Restaurant
19-3948 Old Volcano RdIn volcano village across from national park. Historic building that is now a restaurant with a small boutique hotel. Beautiful grounds,wonderful food and service.
Best Malasadas in Hawaii. What is a malasada? Homemade pastry with a cream or fruit filling! Watch them make them n eat one while it's hot!
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Tex Drive-In
45-690 Pakalana StBest Malasadas in Hawaii. What is a malasada? Homemade pastry with a cream or fruit filling! Watch them make them n eat one while it's hot!
Best food in Pahoa! This is where the locals eat and drink. Fresh seafood and locally sourced ingredients make for a delicious meal!
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Kaleo's Bar & Grill
15-2969 Pahoa Village RdBest food in Pahoa! This is where the locals eat and drink. Fresh seafood and locally sourced ingredients make for a delicious meal!
Great food with a fun bar and live music. It's right on the main drag in pahoa village. Sunday morning market out back!
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Luquins Mexican Restaurant
151448 Kahakai BlvdGreat food with a fun bar and live music. It's right on the main drag in pahoa village. Sunday morning market out back!
All organic with locally grown food. Great breakfast and lunch! They have gluten free choices on the menu.
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Pele's Kitchen
152923 Pahoa Village RdAll organic with locally grown food. Great breakfast and lunch! They have gluten free choices on the menu.
Great health food store in Pahoa. They have other locations in Hilo and Kona town. Organic and local produce.
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Island Naturals Pahoa Market & Deli
15 -1870 Akeakamai LoopGreat health food store in Pahoa. They have other locations in Hilo and Kona town. Organic and local produce.
Wonderful thai food right in volcano village!
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Thai Thai Bistro and Bar
19-4084 Old Volcano RdWonderful thai food right in volcano village!
Another great spot in Volcano village for food! Locally sourced and organic. Visit the grounds and the art gallery-beautiful!
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Cafe Ono
19-3834 Old Volcano RdAnother great spot in Volcano village for food! Locally sourced and organic. Visit the grounds and the art gallery-beautiful!
Everything Else
Such a variety of food, fruit, flowers and gifts. This is where the locals shop! Wednesday and Saturday mornings. It's right on hilo bay across from the ocean
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Hilo Farmers Market
Mamo StreetSuch a variety of food, fruit, flowers and gifts. This is where the locals shop! Wednesday and Saturday mornings. It's right on hilo bay across from the ocean
The place to be on Sunday mornings. Great food, flowers and gifts. Many local craftsmen and organic growers come here to sell. Music and all kinds of food!
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Imarike yabathengi beemisebenzi yaseMaku'u
15-2131 Keaau-Pahoa RdThe place to be on Sunday mornings. Great food, flowers and gifts. Many local craftsmen and organic growers come here to sell. Music and all kinds of food!
Arts & Culture
Volcano Winery
35 Piimauna DrCheck out this winery close to volcano natl park!
World renowned Hula competition that is held at the beginning of April each year. Learn about hawaiian culture and see beautiful hula!
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Merrie Monarch Festival
865 Piilani StWorld renowned Hula competition that is held at the beginning of April each year. Learn about hawaiian culture and see beautiful hula!
Beautiful resort and spa. Right on the ocean. Many classes and art events. Let Hawaii wash over you!
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Kalani
12-6870 Kalapana - Kapoho RdBeautiful resort and spa. Right on the ocean. Many classes and art events. Let Hawaii wash over you!
Lyman Museum & Mission House
276 Haili StLearn about Hawaiian history.
Shopping
Best cookies in the world! A must do while in Hilo town. They greet you with coffee and cookies and you can watch them make all the candies while you roam the store. Artistic and delicious!
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I-Candies yaseBig Island
585 Hinano StBest cookies in the world! A must do while in Hilo town. They greet you with coffee and cookies and you can watch them make all the candies while you roam the store. Artistic and delicious!
We hear these guys are the best on the east side. Get certified, go for a dive or on a dive trip!
Nautilus Dive Center Inc
382 Kamehameha AveWe hear these guys are the best on the east side. Get certified, go for a dive or on a dive trip!
Essentials
Foodland Kea`au
16-586 Old Volcano RdLocal grocery 8 miles from our house.