Sightseeing
Unusual and interesting trail system near the park entrance - I like the informative plaques with some history and geology details.
Sulphur Banks
Sulphur Banks TrailUnusual and interesting trail system near the park entrance - I like the informative plaques with some history and geology details.
Lava Tree Molds
Cool, easy trail and very neat geological features!
Pu`u Loa Petroglyphs
Chain of Craters RoadSurreal landscape and fascinating place to visit, very important historically.
Love all the lava forms out here, and SO peaceful! Beautiful cliff views and serene coastal trails.
Hōlei Sea Arch
Chain of Craters RoadLove all the lava forms out here, and SO peaceful! Beautiful cliff views and serene coastal trails.
Devastation Trail
Crater Rim DriveLOVE this trail, magical place.
Beautiful cinder cone worth the hike - a gorgeous green crater out on the lava field 🌱
Pu'u Huluhulu Cinder Cone
Beautiful cinder cone worth the hike - a gorgeous green crater out on the lava field 🌱
12 mile drive up the road to the lookout and trailhead - you might want to stop to adjust to rapid elevation change, but gorgeous up there!
Mauna Loa Lookout
12 mile drive up the road to the lookout and trailhead - you might want to stop to adjust to rapid elevation change, but gorgeous up there!
Great place to have a picnic and explore the trails - beautiful eucalyptus trees and fresh air. You don’t need to be staying in the cabins to enjoy the trails - good mountain biking as well 🌈
Namakanipaio Campground
Great place to have a picnic and explore the trails - beautiful eucalyptus trees and fresh air. You don’t need to be staying in the cabins to enjoy the trails - good mountain biking as well 🌈
Kāwā Bay
Gorgeous trail to coastal area where decent surf, swimming, and sunshine found 👏
Place of Intrigue
Very interesting history regarding WW2 - And the convenience store has cute stuff. The gas here is cheap, and the bowling alley is a bit of a family-friendly dive bar... there’s also a fantastic community theater here during “normal” times (closed at the moment). Definitely worth a visit, and great trails are nearby.
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Kilauea Military Camp
99-252 Crater Rim DriveVery interesting history regarding WW2 - And the convenience store has cute stuff. The gas here is cheap, and the bowling alley is a bit of a family-friendly dive bar... there’s also a fantastic community theater here during “normal” times (closed at the moment). Definitely worth a visit, and great trails are nearby.
Always interesting things happening here - even when there’s nothing but a food truck and skateboarders 🤠 the Sunday farmers market is a must! (skate park section temp. closed)
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Cooper Center
19-4030 Wright RoadAlways interesting things happening here - even when there’s nothing but a food truck and skateboarders 🤠 the Sunday farmers market is a must! (skate park section temp. closed)
Unique spot full of charm and local artistry- very informative, friendly people always there - great place to get a taste of the community
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Volcano Art Center - Hale Ho'omana
19-4074 Old Volcano RdUnique spot full of charm and local artistry- very informative, friendly people always there - great place to get a taste of the community
Akatsuka Orchid Gardens
11-3051 Volcano RdIf you are looking for a truly local watering hole - this is the absolute best. Very sweet people, juke box, cheap drinks - and a bucket of charm - my favorite Big Island bar, hands down 👏
Alibi Tavern
16-566 Pahoa HwyIf you are looking for a truly local watering hole - this is the absolute best. Very sweet people, juke box, cheap drinks - and a bucket of charm - my favorite Big Island bar, hands down 👏
A local gem, absolutely lovely people and an odd assortment of supplies. Restaurant next door has great pizza. I’m a little bias towards this shop over the Kilauea General Store... but they are both great🌋
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Volcano Store
19 Haunani RdA local gem, absolutely lovely people and an odd assortment of supplies. Restaurant next door has great pizza. I’m a little bias towards this shop over the Kilauea General Store... but they are both great🌋
Very special place... I love this spot for picnics and strolling through the gorgeous trees 🌲
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Kipukapuaulu
Very special place... I love this spot for picnics and strolling through the gorgeous trees 🌲
Kilauea Iki Trail
Kilauea Iki TrailAmazing hike, plan for a couple hours and bring water - stunning scenery
Very neat - great example of a lava tube formation and easy to access 👏
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Nāhuku - Thurston Lava Tube
Very neat - great example of a lava tube formation and easy to access 👏
Food scene
Love this spot! They are super friendly, and gotta try the mead!
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Volcano Winery
35 Piimauna DrLove this spot! They are super friendly, and gotta try the mead!
Can’t beat the views for the restaurant! There’s a fancy side that requires reservations or a more casual side. Fun gift shop and love to hang out by the fireplace.
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Indlu yaseVolcano
1 Crater Rim DriveCan’t beat the views for the restaurant! There’s a fancy side that requires reservations or a more casual side. Fun gift shop and love to hang out by the fireplace.
ʻŌhelo Café
19-4005 Haunani RdDelish food and drink! I love their pizza 🍕
Awesome coffee and fantastic food as well - the ambiance is lovely and they have an amazing gallery / gift shop too
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Cafe Ono
19-3834 Old Volcano RdAwesome coffee and fantastic food as well - the ambiance is lovely and they have an amazing gallery / gift shop too
aunty pon's thai food truck
19-4030 Wright RdYummy local Thai food truck by Cooper Center
Kurtistown Cafe
17-353 Volcano RoadLooks very unassuming but this local cafe is soo good and budget friendly 🤗
My favorite coffee on the island. Awesome atmosphere, all local coffee and chocolate. Don’t go if you’re in a rush, this is more of an “experience” then a quick stop for caffeine - absolutely worth it
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Koana
18-1325 Old Volcano RdMy favorite coffee on the island. Awesome atmosphere, all local coffee and chocolate. Don’t go if you’re in a rush, this is more of an “experience” then a quick stop for caffeine - absolutely worth it
Historic restaurant with iconic fireplace, higher price range for dinner (chef is amazing), but they also do a great breakfast and their lunch menu is very reasonable and delish.
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Kilauea Lodge Restaurant
19-3948 Old Volcano RdHistoric restaurant with iconic fireplace, higher price range for dinner (chef is amazing), but they also do a great breakfast and their lunch menu is very reasonable and delish.
Best food in the park and no need a reservation, love this place - great house cocktails too!
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Uncle Georges Lounge at The Volcano House
1 Crater Rim DriveBest food in the park and no need a reservation, love this place - great house cocktails too!