Volcano Home's Favorite Spots

Joshua
Volcano Home's Favorite Spots

My Favorite Places to Eat

Great local food and AMAZING pancakes with coconut syrup... just 1 will fill ya up
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Hawaiian Style Cafe Hilo
681 Manono St
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Great local food and AMAZING pancakes with coconut syrup... just 1 will fill ya up
A great cup of coffee and pastries like cated along the coast as you head to Kona from the home.
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Menehune Coffee Co
84-5227 Mamalahoa Hwy
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A great cup of coffee and pastries like cated along the coast as you head to Kona from the home.
Excellent tacos...quite possibly the best on the island! Along the coast to Kona as you come from the home.
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Shaka Tacoz
82-6167 Mamalahoa Highway
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Excellent tacos...quite possibly the best on the island! Along the coast to Kona as you come from the home.
Amazing fish and chips! We love the Ono and Mahi Mahi!
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Pahoa Fresh Fish
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Amazing fish and chips! We love the Ono and Mahi Mahi!
Great little drive thru coffee stand in downtown Hilo. Our favorites are the Coconut Mocha and the Mac But Pesto Chicken Salad Sandwich! Amazing!
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Just Cruisin Coffee
835 Kilauea Ave
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Great little drive thru coffee stand in downtown Hilo. Our favorites are the Coconut Mocha and the Mac But Pesto Chicken Salad Sandwich! Amazing!
AMAZING POKE!! Also he Best Local Beef Burger on the Kona Side of the island. My favorite is the Cheeseburger topped with handmade Crab cake...to die for!
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Kona Grill House
75-1027 Halekii St
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AMAZING POKE!! Also he Best Local Beef Burger on the Kona Side of the island. My favorite is the Cheeseburger topped with handmade Crab cake...to die for!
Sundays...head over to Pahoa and hit the Farmers Market. Great local produce, Handmade local Crafts and Prepared local food. Open till 2
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Imarike yabathengi beemisebenzi yaseMaku'u
15-2131 Keaau-Pahoa Rd
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Sundays...head over to Pahoa and hit the Farmers Market. Great local produce, Handmade local Crafts and Prepared local food. Open till 2
My favorite Coffee!! Grown in Kau, it's a local secret that Kau coffee is even better than Kona coffee. They also have amazing local honey and the best Macnuts on the Island.
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Paradise Meadows Orchard & Bee Farm Home of Hawaii's Local Buzz
93-2199 S Point Rd
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My favorite Coffee!! Grown in Kau, it's a local secret that Kau coffee is even better than Kona coffee. They also have amazing local honey and the best Macnuts on the Island.
When in the town of Volcano, this is a nice spot for a burger and beer. Excellent Lilikoi Cheesecake. Swing in to the market out front get some gas and grab a Mac nut bar...side cuts are best with their chewy edges. Behind the Cafe is a fun gift shop with all kinds of items made by local artists. Their quilt section is unbelievable with local quilts and supplies for the crafter in your family.
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Volcano's Lava Rock Cafe
19-3972 Old Volcano Rd
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When in the town of Volcano, this is a nice spot for a burger and beer. Excellent Lilikoi Cheesecake. Swing in to the market out front get some gas and grab a Mac nut bar...side cuts are best with their chewy edges. Behind the Cafe is a fun gift shop with all kinds of items made by local artists. Their quilt section is unbelievable with local quilts and supplies for the crafter in your family.
The best Malasadas (filled donuts) on the island! Made fresh to order! If heading along the coast near Waipio Valley it is a must stop. They have burgers and local food as well so stop and grab a bite.
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Tex Drive-In
45-690 Pakalana St
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The best Malasadas (filled donuts) on the island! Made fresh to order! If heading along the coast near Waipio Valley it is a must stop. They have burgers and local food as well so stop and grab a bite.
Best fresh fish and Poke on this side of the island. The freshest fish bought from local fisherman daily. Grab some Poke and head down the road, grab a park bench and enjoy the unbeatable view of Hilo Bay while you munch.
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Suisan Fish Market
93 Lihiwai St
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Best fresh fish and Poke on this side of the island. The freshest fish bought from local fisherman daily. Grab some Poke and head down the road, grab a park bench and enjoy the unbeatable view of Hilo Bay while you munch.
Amazing Candy, Cookies and Chocolate! You can actually see them making the candy! Upon entering, they give a complimentary coffee from Kau District (Best Coffee on the Big Island). We like to eat at Hawaiian Style and then head here for dessert.
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I-Candies yaseBig Island
585 Hinano St
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Amazing Candy, Cookies and Chocolate! You can actually see them making the candy! Upon entering, they give a complimentary coffee from Kau District (Best Coffee on the Big Island). We like to eat at Hawaiian Style and then head here for dessert.
Great food and AMAZING VIEWS. Ask for a window seat and have dinner overlooking the glow from the Kilauea Crater. An experience not to be missed and there is even a live musician on many nights.
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The Rim
1 Crater Rim Drive
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Great food and AMAZING VIEWS. Ask for a window seat and have dinner overlooking the glow from the Kilauea Crater. An experience not to be missed and there is even a live musician on many nights.
Good local style food! A longtime local favorite on the East side of the Big Island! Large portions and local kine laid back atmosphere Open till 9pm, not many many places open late in Hilo.
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Kens House of Pancakes
1730 Kamehameha Ave
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Good local style food! A longtime local favorite on the East side of the Big Island! Large portions and local kine laid back atmosphere Open till 9pm, not many many places open late in Hilo.
An alternative to The Rim restaurant. Right next door and more casual, good food, full bar and again... An Amazing View of the Glow from Kilauea!
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Uncle Georges Lounge at The Volcano House
1 Crater Rim Drive
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An alternative to The Rim restaurant. Right next door and more casual, good food, full bar and again... An Amazing View of the Glow from Kilauea!
Famous for their Hawaiian Sweet Bread in many flavors such as guava, mango and taro. Don't miss the Lilikoi glazed Malasadas!!
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Punalu'u Bake Shop
95-5642 HI-11
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Famous for their Hawaiian Sweet Bread in many flavors such as guava, mango and taro. Don't miss the Lilikoi glazed Malasadas!!

Sightseeing

A beautiful location right in downtown Hilo. Easy to see with no hiking involved.
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Rainbow Falls
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A beautiful location right in downtown Hilo. Easy to see with no hiking involved.
An amazing Black Sand Beach. Great place to swim, relax and most likely see Sea Turtles.
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Punalu‘u Beach
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An amazing Black Sand Beach. Great place to swim, relax and most likely see Sea Turtles.
A great place to spend a day seeing the highlights or spend a few days really exploring and hiking. A MUST DO on the Big Island.
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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
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A great place to spend a day seeing the highlights or spend a few days really exploring and hiking. A MUST DO on the Big Island.
A fun and beautiful short hike with one of the world's tallest waterfalls.
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‘Akaka Falls
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A fun and beautiful short hike with one of the world's tallest waterfalls.
A beautiful drive out along the coast from Hilo and an amazing view when you get there. Stop at Tex's along the way for delicious, fresh made Malasadas...kinda like the BEST jelly donut you will ever have.
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Waipio Valley Lookout
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A beautiful drive out along the coast from Hilo and an amazing view when you get there. Stop at Tex's along the way for delicious, fresh made Malasadas...kinda like the BEST jelly donut you will ever have.
A beautiful beach and river area located just North of Hilo as you head up to Waipio Valley.
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Kolekole Beach Park
Mamalahoa Highway
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A beautiful beach and river area located just North of Hilo as you head up to Waipio Valley.
A Spectacular Green Sand Beach located out of South Point. Park and then Pay the guys with the 4wd trucks to drive you there and back. The drive is a blast and the to walk it is quite a workout. Worth every penny for the drive back and forth.
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Papakōlea Green Sand Beach
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A Spectacular Green Sand Beach located out of South Point. Park and then Pay the guys with the 4wd trucks to drive you there and back. The drive is a blast and the to walk it is quite a workout. Worth every penny for the drive back and forth.
WHAT A BLAST!!! Zipline over waterfalls and even swim at them if you want!! They have my munchies and different experience packages that they offer.
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Umauma Falls Zipline & Rappel Experience
31-313 Old Mamalahoa Hwy
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WHAT A BLAST!!! Zipline over waterfalls and even swim at them if you want!! They have my munchies and different experience packages that they offer.
A great historical site and a beautiful stop! Nice snorkeling right next door as well.
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Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park
State Highway 160
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A great historical site and a beautiful stop! Nice snorkeling right next door as well.
Amazing place to see the sunset and stay for star gazing! It gets cold so, bundle up!
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Mauna Kea
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Amazing place to see the sunset and stay for star gazing! It gets cold so, bundle up!
One of the coolest opportunities to walk in an actual lava tube for as long as you feel adventurous. Head on down through the "Skylight" and head right. When you get to what seems like the end, look down on the right hand side and crawl through the opening. You will be amazed at what follows.
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Amathala ka-Kaumana
1492 Kaumana Dr
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One of the coolest opportunities to walk in an actual lava tube for as long as you feel adventurous. Head on down through the "Skylight" and head right. When you get to what seems like the end, look down on the right hand side and crawl through the opening. You will be amazed at what follows.
Thurston Lava Tube, Hawaii 96778, USA
The only zoo in a U. S. Rainforest! Free admission with donation request. Small zoo and Botanical Garden.
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Panaewa Rainforest Zoo
800 Stainback Hwy
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The only zoo in a U. S. Rainforest! Free admission with donation request. Small zoo and Botanical Garden.
Family friendly Beach Park right down in Hilo. White sand beach and protected swimming areas. Fun Spot!!
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I-Park yase-Onekahakaha Beach
74 Onekahakaha Rd
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Family friendly Beach Park right down in Hilo. White sand beach and protected swimming areas. Fun Spot!!
Considered one of the best beaches in the world! Beautiful family friendly white sand beach on the Kona side.
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Ho'okena Beach Park
86-4322 Mamalahoa Hwy
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Considered one of the best beaches in the world! Beautiful family friendly white sand beach on the Kona side.
Great Park right in Hilo! There is a Sister City Park in Japan and this park is a fun spot to stop and slow down for a bit... maybe picnic as well.
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Liliuokalani Park nezihlahla
189 Lihiwai St
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Great Park right in Hilo! There is a Sister City Park in Japan and this park is a fun spot to stop and slow down for a bit... maybe picnic as well.
A satellite site to Mauna Kea and has great exhibits and learning center about the stars. A Planetarium where they also do a Lazer show to music on occasion.
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Imiloa Astronomy Center
600 Imiloa Pl
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A satellite site to Mauna Kea and has great exhibits and learning center about the stars. A Planetarium where they also do a Lazer show to music on occasion.
A great learning center for kids and adults with info about the Ocean, Hawaii and it's Native People
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Mokupāpapa Discovery Center
76 Kamehameha Ave
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A great learning center for kids and adults with info about the Ocean, Hawaii and it's Native People
The newest black sand beach in the world. This beach was created during the 2018 Lava Flow that originated at the Pu'u o'o crater.
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Pohoiki Black Sand Beach
Kalapana Kapoho Beach Road
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The newest black sand beach in the world. This beach was created during the 2018 Lava Flow that originated at the Pu'u o'o crater.
Small island accessed by a walking bridge in Hilo. Swimming, snorkeling and tower jumps into the ocean... A Great swimming day in Hilo!
Coconut Island, Hilo, HI 96720, USA
Small island accessed by a walking bridge in Hilo. Swimming, snorkeling and tower jumps into the ocean... A Great swimming day in Hilo!
Beautiful bronze of King Kamehameha located in a relaxing park at downtown Hilo.
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Kamehameha Statue
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Beautiful bronze of King Kamehameha located in a relaxing park at downtown Hilo.
Located right above Rainbow Falls, a must see!!
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Boiling Pots
1766 Wailuku Dr
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Located right above Rainbow Falls, a must see!!

Food Scene

A fun little market on Thursday nights from 4-7 pm and Sundays from 6-10am. Features local artists, local food vendors and usually a live musician.
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Cooper Center
19-4030 Wright Road
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A fun little market on Thursday nights from 4-7 pm and Sundays from 6-10am. Features local artists, local food vendors and usually a live musician.
Wednesday night market is a blast... Live Music Food and Local Arts Vendors Awa Bar A fun time out hanging where the locals hang out🤙
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Uncle Roberts Bar - Liquor And Beer
Unnamed Road
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Wednesday night market is a blast... Live Music Food and Local Arts Vendors Awa Bar A fun time out hanging where the locals hang out🤙
Great local farmers market on Sunday mornings. Local art, handmade gifts and local food.
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Imarike yabathengi beemisebenzi yaseMaku'u
15-2131 Keaau-Pahoa Rd
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Great local farmers market on Sunday mornings. Local art, handmade gifts and local food.
Local fruit, handmade gift and food. Open everyday in downtown Hilo.
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Hilo Farmers Market
Mamo Street
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Local fruit, handmade gift and food. Open everyday in downtown Hilo.

Groceries and Supplies

Located right outside the neighborhood on Hwy11, this is a convenient spot to pick up snacks, drinks and forgotten necessities without having to go into Hilo or Keaau. They do close early at 6pm. They have most anything you could need in a pinch as well as a lunch counter that is open till 2pm. The lunch counter offers burgers, hotdogs, breakfast and local kine food. They also sell their own t-shirt with some cool artwork!
Hirano Store
18-2455 Volcano Hwy
Located right outside the neighborhood on Hwy11, this is a convenient spot to pick up snacks, drinks and forgotten necessities without having to go into Hilo or Keaau. They do close early at 6pm. They have most anything you could need in a pinch as well as a lunch counter that is open till 2pm. The lunch counter offers burgers, hotdogs, breakfast and local kine food. They also sell their own t-shirt with some cool artwork!
A great spot for Natural foods and local products! Excellent bakery!
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Island Naturals Market & Deli - Hilo
1221 Kilauea Ave
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A great spot for Natural foods and local products! Excellent bakery!
Local supermarket. Carries local brands and has a nice Poke selection.
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Hilo KTA Super Stores
50 E Puainako St
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Local supermarket. Carries local brands and has a nice Poke selection.
Typical Walmart but good for Staples as well as kitchy souvenirs for reasonable prices for friends and family. They have a whole souvenir section.
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Walmart
325 Makaala St
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Typical Walmart but good for Staples as well as kitchy souvenirs for reasonable prices for friends and family. They have a whole souvenir section.
Local market that is closer to the home than Hilo. Some of the best Poke available besides Susan.
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Foodland Kea`au
16-586 Old Volcano Rd
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Local market that is closer to the home than Hilo. Some of the best Poke available besides Susan.
Natural food store located in the same shopping center as Foodland.
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Keaau Natural Foods
16-586 Old Volcano Rd
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Natural food store located in the same shopping center as Foodland.
Standard Safeway supermarket located near the Walmart in Hilo.
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Safeway
381 E Maka'Ala St
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Standard Safeway supermarket located near the Walmart in Hilo.
Typical Target. Same general area as Walmart and Safeway. They have everything and a Starbucks as well.
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Target
391 Makaala St
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Typical Target. Same general area as Walmart and Safeway. They have everything and a Starbucks as well.
If flying into Kona and staying a while, this is a good stop to stock up at. They also have some great local products including Honey, Local foods, Sarongs, Slipped (flip flops) and Hawaiian Shirts.
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Costco Wholesale
73-5600 Maiau St
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If flying into Kona and staying a while, this is a good stop to stock up at. They also have some great local products including Honey, Local foods, Sarongs, Slipped (flip flops) and Hawaiian Shirts.