Restos & Entertainment
City/town information
If you would like a cooler climate and more food options then head to Waimea. Only 25 minutes away from Waikoloa Village.
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Waimea
If you would like a cooler climate and more food options then head to Waimea. Only 25 minutes away from Waikoloa Village.
Hilo is often rainy but it is a must see as it is the oldest city on the Big Island and there's a lot of history to it.
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Hilo
Hilo is often rainy but it is a must see as it is the oldest city on the Big Island and there's a lot of history to it.
Shopping in Waikoloa
Queens' Market Place
69-201 Waikōloa Beach DrKings' Shops
250 Waikōloa Beach DrFun for the Kiddos
Waimea Park
65-1263 Lindsey RdIt’s a once in a lifetime experience.
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Dolphin Quest Hawaii - Swim with Dolphins
69-425 Waikōloa Beach DrIt’s a once in a lifetime experience.
Fun Factory
74-5586 5586Palani RoadA great place for young kids to play games and win prizes.
If you have kids then this is a good beach to visit during Winter or high tide season.
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Spencer Beach Park
62-3461 Kawaihae RoadIf you have kids then this is a good beach to visit during Winter or high tide season.
Kanaloa Octopus Farm
73-4460 Queen Ka'ahumanu HighwayFun and educational activity
Arcade center, bowling and restaurant.
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KBXtreme Premier Entertainment Center
75-5591 Palani RdArcade center, bowling and restaurant.
Fun place to keep the kiddos entertained and amused. Please note that they moved locations and are now in Waikoloa and no longer in Kona.
Hawai'i Keiki Museum
Fun place to keep the kiddos entertained and amused. Please note that they moved locations and are now in Waikoloa and no longer in Kona.
Sugar Coast Candy
Kids will love choosing from a wide selection of candy.
Groceries
A good place for to go for food and souvenirs.
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Island Gourmet Markets
69-201 Waikōloa Beach DriveA good place for to go for food and souvenirs.
Foodland
1330 Mauna Lani DrA great spot to grab a quick bite.
If you love baked goods then this is your place. They have a wide selection such as malasadas, donuts, cinnamon rolls, croissants, etc. Some people say it’s the best bakery on the island.
It’s also a grocery store but it’s pricey.
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KTA Super Stores Waikoloa Village
68-3916 Paniolo AveIf you love baked goods then this is your place. They have a wide selection such as malasadas, donuts, cinnamon rolls, croissants, etc. Some people say it’s the best bakery on the island.
It’s also a grocery store but it’s pricey.
Luau’s
The Mauna Kea Luau
62-100 Mauna Kea Beach DrBest luau on the island
Kings' Land by Hilton Grand Vacations
69-699 Waikōloa Beach DrLuaus are free
Royal Kona Resort
75-5852 Ali‘i DrGood Luaus
Hilo Sightseeing
Nice beach park with a black sand beach where kids can swim, a backdrop of Mauna Kea and Honu (turtle watching) if you are lucky.
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Richardson Ocean Park
2355 Kalanianaole StNice beach park with a black sand beach where kids can swim, a backdrop of Mauna Kea and Honu (turtle watching) if you are lucky.
Fun for kids and adults! Bring a flashlight and hiking shoes.
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Amathala ka-Kaumana
1492 Kaumana DrFun for kids and adults! Bring a flashlight and hiking shoes.
I-Akaka Falls State Park
875 Akaka Falls RdBeautiful waterfalls
Huge turtles and nice place to relax and swim in Hilo.
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I-Carlsmith Beach Park
1815 Kalanianaole StHuge turtles and nice place to relax and swim in Hilo.
This place is magical. If you’re up for a long hike, do go during the day and not late as it gets dark and you don’t want to be stuck walking at night in a muddy forest. Wear hiking shoes and not flip flops for a more pleasant time. If you’re lucky you might be able to spot a Honu or two.
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Shipman Beach / Haena Beach
This place is magical. If you’re up for a long hike, do go during the day and not late as it gets dark and you don’t want to be stuck walking at night in a muddy forest. Wear hiking shoes and not flip flops for a more pleasant time. If you’re lucky you might be able to spot a Honu or two.
Teleport yourself to Japan. This magical garden with its majestic Banyan trees will re energize you and ground you.
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Liliuokalani Park nezihlahla
189 Lihiwai StTeleport yourself to Japan. This magical garden with its majestic Banyan trees will re energize you and ground you.
Forest bathing anyone?
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Isithole saseHawaii Tropical Botanical Garden
27-717 Mamalahoa HwyForest bathing anyone?
Another majestic waterfall with quick and easy access. Definitely worth the visit.
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Rainbow Falls
Another majestic waterfall with quick and easy access. Definitely worth the visit.
Eating in Hilo
Best poke on the Big Island. Make sure to arrive before noon otherwise you might not find a lot of options.
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Suisan Fish Market
93 Lihiwai StBest poke on the Big Island. Make sure to arrive before noon otherwise you might not find a lot of options.
Here you can pick up produce that you can’t find on the Westside of the island such as green plantains, breadfruit, mangosteen, etc.
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Hilo Farmers Market
Mamo StreetHere you can pick up produce that you can’t find on the Westside of the island such as green plantains, breadfruit, mangosteen, etc.
This restaurant is located in the middle of the hustle and bustle of Hilo town which allows you to feel part of it while enjoying food and cocktails.🍸
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Pineapples Restaurant
332 Keawe StThis restaurant is located in the middle of the hustle and bustle of Hilo town which allows you to feel part of it while enjoying food and cocktails.🍸
Delicious churros, croissants and coffee. They open early and it’s my fave place to stop for breakfast before a trip to the volcano.
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Mt View Bakery Inc
18-1319 Old Volcano RdDelicious churros, croissants and coffee. They open early and it’s my fave place to stop for breakfast before a trip to the volcano.
Great place for breakfast. They also serve lunch and dinner but we haven’t tried it yet. It’s diner style and was pretty busy by 8am. They have waffles, pancakes, noodle soup, eggs, bacon, sausage, hash brown, etc. Nice ambiance and friendly staff.
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Kens House of Pancakes
1730 Kamehameha AveGreat place for breakfast. They also serve lunch and dinner but we haven’t tried it yet. It’s diner style and was pretty busy by 8am. They have waffles, pancakes, noodle soup, eggs, bacon, sausage, hash brown, etc. Nice ambiance and friendly staff.
If you are all about healthy locally sourced vegetarian food, then this is the place for you. Delicious, nourishing and filling.
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Sweet Cane Cafe
48 Kamana StIf you are all about healthy locally sourced vegetarian food, then this is the place for you. Delicious, nourishing and filling.