Cynthia's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Over 500 sq miles in size!
Nāhuku - Thurston Lava Tube
An incredible lava tube!
Kehena Black Sand Beach
A clothing optional black sand beach!
Best time to see is morning. You can drive right up to and park at the falls.
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Rainbow Falls
Best time to see is morning. You can drive right up to and park at the falls.
Volcano Art Center Gallery
99-150 Crater Rim DriveA nice art gallery
A great place to see and swim with sea turtles.
Note: Do not intentionally touch turtles as it can cause them stress and its against local law.
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Richardson Ocean Park
2355 Kalanianaole StA great place to see and swim with sea turtles.
Note: Do not intentionally touch turtles as it can cause them stress and its against local law.
Some of the islands most beautiful flowers are grown and sold here.
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Akatsuka Orchid Gardens
11-3051 Volcano RdSome of the islands most beautiful flowers are grown and sold here.
Food Scene
Volcano Winery
35 Piimauna DrCheck out local wines!
A great place for food. Amazing breakfast and dinners. Reservations for dinner is required most days.
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Kilauea Lodge Restaurant
19-3948 Old Volcano RdA great place for food. Amazing breakfast and dinners. Reservations for dinner is required most days.
Dimple Cheek Cafe & Local Market
17-4003 Ahuahu PlA cute cafe and local market
Kens House of Pancakes
1730 Kamehameha AveA Local favorite for over 50 years!
Kaleo's Bar & Grill
15-2969 Pahoa Village RdSome of the best local food!
City/town information
A special town with and old Hawaii feel. Lots of shopping and great farmers markets downtown. Only 30 minutes from our resort.
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Hilo
A special town with and old Hawaii feel. Lots of shopping and great farmers markets downtown. Only 30 minutes from our resort.