Pahoa/Southeast side places of interest
Parks & Nature
Do you love nature? Silly question. Of course you do. Do you like to hike? Well, this is A must. Beautiful! Just outside of Hilo
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Isithole saseHawaii Tropical Botanical Garden
27-717 Mamalahoa HwyDo you love nature? Silly question. Of course you do. Do you like to hike? Well, this is A must. Beautiful! Just outside of Hilo
Magical. Educational. Vast and beautiful. HVNP is one of the top rated and most visited sites of all Islands. Go there and be amazed. If it's not on your bucket list, it should be!
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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Magical. Educational. Vast and beautiful. HVNP is one of the top rated and most visited sites of all Islands. Go there and be amazed. If it's not on your bucket list, it should be!
Worth the 1 hr drive from the house or about 30 minutes outside of Hilo. Short hike with a spectacular views of Akaka Falls. You may also want to explore one of my favorite little towns on the way there or on your way back. Called Honomu :)!!
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I-Akaka Falls State Park
875 Akaka Falls RdWorth the 1 hr drive from the house or about 30 minutes outside of Hilo. Short hike with a spectacular views of Akaka Falls. You may also want to explore one of my favorite little towns on the way there or on your way back. Called Honomu :)!!
Rainbow Falls
Beautiful easy hike in the Lava Tree State Park. Definitely check it out. In this area nearby you can also respectfully view up close the giant and vast lava flow fields. While there is not a single drop of active lava anymore, you can be mesmerized by exploring the hardened lava rock flows of the 2018 eruption. It is fascinating and sad at the same. So ALWAYS PRACTICE being respectful and caution in these areas. Mahalo
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Isibhengezo saseNtshonalanga seLava Tree
Hawaii 132Beautiful easy hike in the Lava Tree State Park. Definitely check it out. In this area nearby you can also respectfully view up close the giant and vast lava flow fields. While there is not a single drop of active lava anymore, you can be mesmerized by exploring the hardened lava rock flows of the 2018 eruption. It is fascinating and sad at the same. So ALWAYS PRACTICE being respectful and caution in these areas. Mahalo
Experience where one of the 2018 Kilauea Volcano lava eruption came to an end, literally at the beach. It is mesmerizing, magical, beautiful and fascinating to see for yourself. Here you can also (at your discretion) swim/enter “new warm ponds” or sun bath on giant black sand beach and swim. This part of the ocean specifically after the eruption has become more for advanced swimmers, always use caution and safe swimming. Note; there are only portable bathroom and no beach showers
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Pohoiki Black Sand Beach
Kalapana Kapoho Beach RoadExperience where one of the 2018 Kilauea Volcano lava eruption came to an end, literally at the beach. It is mesmerizing, magical, beautiful and fascinating to see for yourself. Here you can also (at your discretion) swim/enter “new warm ponds” or sun bath on giant black sand beach and swim. This part of the ocean specifically after the eruption has become more for advanced swimmers, always use caution and safe swimming. Note; there are only portable bathroom and no beach showers
One of the best beaches in Hilo and just a 30 minute drive from the house. Keep in mind It can get busy on weekends. But of course because it’s an awesome beach! This beach is known to have Sea Turtles hanging around in/out of the water. NOTE; always use caution and respect when or if you encounter Sea Turtles. They may approach you naturally but please don’t approach them or touch them. Hawai’i state laws are strictly enforced it may seem silly but should taken seriously. Mahalo
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I-Carlsmith Beach Park
1815 Kalanianaole StOne of the best beaches in Hilo and just a 30 minute drive from the house. Keep in mind It can get busy on weekends. But of course because it’s an awesome beach! This beach is known to have Sea Turtles hanging around in/out of the water. NOTE; always use caution and respect when or if you encounter Sea Turtles. They may approach you naturally but please don’t approach them or touch them. Hawai’i state laws are strictly enforced it may seem silly but should taken seriously. Mahalo
Love this spot especially on warm days! You’ll need to look up “Ice Ponds Hilo” to find your way. But it’s basically along the same street/area in Hilo where you’ll find other great beaches too. It’s about a 30 minutes drive or less from the house
Ice Pond
Love this spot especially on warm days! You’ll need to look up “Ice Ponds Hilo” to find your way. But it’s basically along the same street/area in Hilo where you’ll find other great beaches too. It’s about a 30 minutes drive or less from the house
Great little beach area for families. Check out and read more information by going online
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Coconut Island
Great little beach area for families. Check out and read more information by going online
Essentials
Yes, it's a little pricey. But I love this store for some of my grocery needs and sometimes lunch. Their food bar can have some amazing local options that will blow your mind!
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Island Naturals Pahoa Market & Deli
15 -1870 Akeakamai LoopYes, it's a little pricey. But I love this store for some of my grocery needs and sometimes lunch. Their food bar can have some amazing local options that will blow your mind!
One more local option for your grocery needs. I personally don't shop here much because it can be just as pricey as Island Naturals. So I'd rather just stick with my favorite grocery store. I only shop here in a pinch.
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Mālama Market
15-2714 Pahoa Village RdOne more local option for your grocery needs. I personally don't shop here much because it can be just as pricey as Island Naturals. So I'd rather just stick with my favorite grocery store. I only shop here in a pinch.
Longs Drugs
15-1454 Kahakai BlvdJust like CVS in mainland. Longs is own d by CVS.
Shopping
Simply one of the best stores for those gifts your looking to take back home. For yourself or others ;)!
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Jungle Love
15-2660 Keaau-Pahoa RdSimply one of the best stores for those gifts your looking to take back home. For yourself or others ;)!
Hands down one of the best Farmer's Markets I've ever gone to. Also great for gift shopping. I love going every time I'm home. SUNDAYS 8am to 2 Live music, tons of food to choose from, and endless amazing local vendors and artists!
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Imarike yabathengi beemisebenzi yaseMaku'u
15-2131 Keaau-Pahoa RdHands down one of the best Farmer's Markets I've ever gone to. Also great for gift shopping. I love going every time I'm home. SUNDAYS 8am to 2 Live music, tons of food to choose from, and endless amazing local vendors and artists!
NOTE: this is one of the most popular Southeast side weekly events! Uncle Roberts turns into a WEDNESDAY NIGHT ONLY - night time Farmers Market from 5 to 10pm; offering the opportunity to shop from many local artists, eat amazing local, listen to live music, dance or just enjoy the atmosphere! Just a 30 minute drive from the house
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I-Awa Bar ne-Farmers Market ka-Uncle Robert
12-5038 Kalapana Kapoho Beach RdNOTE: this is one of the most popular Southeast side weekly events! Uncle Roberts turns into a WEDNESDAY NIGHT ONLY - night time Farmers Market from 5 to 10pm; offering the opportunity to shop from many local artists, eat amazing local, listen to live music, dance or just enjoy the atmosphere! Just a 30 minute drive from the house
I shop here. Great store for groceries or a little bit of local shopping too. Prices are usually a bit less here, it’s also on the way as you drive out of Hilo to Pahoa.
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Hilo KTA Super Stores
50 E Puainako StI shop here. Great store for groceries or a little bit of local shopping too. Prices are usually a bit less here, it’s also on the way as you drive out of Hilo to Pahoa.
Arts & Culture
Such a fantastic way to learn about Hawaii's history with Tsunamis and educate yourself about Tsunamis. Definitely worth checking out of you have time.
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Pacific Tsunami Museum
130 Kamehameha AveSuch a fantastic way to learn about Hawaii's history with Tsunamis and educate yourself about Tsunamis. Definitely worth checking out of you have time.
Just a 12 minute drive from the house, here you can learn a great deal about our 2018 Eruption event. You’ll see some fascinating and beautiful pictures from local photographers who spent countless hours documenting the entire eruption. Enjoy and support our community by stopping by :)!!
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Pahoa Museum
15-2959 Pahoa Village RoadJust a 12 minute drive from the house, here you can learn a great deal about our 2018 Eruption event. You’ll see some fascinating and beautiful pictures from local photographers who spent countless hours documenting the entire eruption. Enjoy and support our community by stopping by :)!!
Food scene
Fantastic go to for a “Date night” ;) - Happy hour 3-5 or for a casual/to a little bit fancy dining experience ;) - Amazing menu and nightly specials where you can usually enjoy live local music in the evening too!
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Kaleo's Bar & Grill
15-2969 Pahoa Village RdFantastic go to for a “Date night” ;) - Happy hour 3-5 or for a casual/to a little bit fancy dining experience ;) - Amazing menu and nightly specials where you can usually enjoy live local music in the evening too!
I love Thai food so I love this local Pahoa go to when I want to fulfill my Thai Food craving ;) - note hours of operation online or call ahead - and note some menu items are a bit pricey but worth it, at least I think so :)!
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Ning's Thai Cuisine
15-2955 Pahoa Village RdI love Thai food so I love this local Pahoa go to when I want to fulfill my Thai Food craving ;) - note hours of operation online or call ahead - and note some menu items are a bit pricey but worth it, at least I think so :)!
One of my favorite local Pahoa “dive” spots especially when I’m in the mood for Fish and Chips!! Delicious local fish. Definitely go here, you won’t be disappointed ;)
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Pahoa Fresh Fish
One of my favorite local Pahoa “dive” spots especially when I’m in the mood for Fish and Chips!! Delicious local fish. Definitely go here, you won’t be disappointed ;)
Best place for a local slice or a whole pizza! My go to when I’m in the mood for a slice or their Spaghetti lunch/dinner special. Great food and great prices! Note, they may run out of pizza during really busy days. Also note business hours online or call ahead of time
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Boogie Woogie Pizza
15-2937 Pahoa Village RdBest place for a local slice or a whole pizza! My go to when I’m in the mood for a slice or their Spaghetti lunch/dinner special. Great food and great prices! Note, they may run out of pizza during really busy days. Also note business hours online or call ahead of time
Hand’s down one of the best places to eat in Pahoa! I can’t say enough how amazing the food is. And the menu provides a variety of options to suit any dietary needs. Fresh, local, organic. Breakfast/early lunch hours only! Note; limited hours- call or go online in advance to check
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Pele's Kitchen
152923 Pahoa Village RdHand’s down one of the best places to eat in Pahoa! I can’t say enough how amazing the food is. And the menu provides a variety of options to suit any dietary needs. Fresh, local, organic. Breakfast/early lunch hours only! Note; limited hours- call or go online in advance to check