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Food scene
If you are looking to dine close, Foster's kitchen has quality dining with farm-fresh and island-raised choices. Cocktails are all made fresh! Right overlooking the Ocean!
PS make sure to make reservations.
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Foster's Kitchen
75-5805 Ali‘i DrIf you are looking to dine close, Foster's kitchen has quality dining with farm-fresh and island-raised choices. Cocktails are all made fresh! Right overlooking the Ocean!
PS make sure to make reservations.
Sunset music in the sand during the weekends! It's a bit pricy and not my favorite food but the entertainment is good and drinks are usually strong.
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On the Rocks
75-5824 Kahakai RoadSunset music in the sand during the weekends! It's a bit pricy and not my favorite food but the entertainment is good and drinks are usually strong.
Excellent sushi and price point!
Sam is a renowned chef from Kukio who split off and started his own restaurant.
I love to order the sweet shrimp as an appetizer,
Make sure to make resrvations!
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Sushi Sam
75-5626 Kuakini HighwayExcellent sushi and price point!
Sam is a renowned chef from Kukio who split off and started his own restaurant.
I love to order the sweet shrimp as an appetizer,
Make sure to make resrvations!
Hole-in-the-wall sushi joint!
Located just below Gertrude's jazz bar. I recommend making a reservation here for Thursday night and then going upstairs to dance!
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Tunaichi Sushi & Noodle
75-5699 Ali‘i DrHole-in-the-wall sushi joint!
Located just below Gertrude's jazz bar. I recommend making a reservation here for Thursday night and then going upstairs to dance!
If you find yourself in Waikoloa and are looking for something besides fish and local cuisine we love this family-run restaurant!
Great wine selection, full bar, and we love the gnocchi!
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Pueo's Osteria, LLC
68-1820 Waikoloa RdIf you find yourself in Waikoloa and are looking for something besides fish and local cuisine we love this family-run restaurant!
Great wine selection, full bar, and we love the gnocchi!
If youre in Hilo!
This is a must must must!
Make sure to make reservations
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Moon and Turtle
51 Kalakaua StIf youre in Hilo!
This is a must must must!
Make sure to make reservations
Healthy Vegan Option!
We are limited on quality healthy food options but Journey cafe is just down the road and fantastic!
I love the smokey mushroom pocket & Journey salad!
They deliver, dine in, & togo. If you dine in make sure to try their plant based ice cream!
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Journey to Good Health Cafe LLC
75-5729 Ali‘i DrHealthy Vegan Option!
We are limited on quality healthy food options but Journey cafe is just down the road and fantastic!
I love the smokey mushroom pocket & Journey salad!
They deliver, dine in, & togo. If you dine in make sure to try their plant based ice cream!
YUM!!! The best Gelato hands down & it's only 5min away...if that! I love pistachio & mauka trail!
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Gypsea Gelato Kailua-Kona Coconut Grove Marketplace
75-5809 Ali‘i DrYUM!!! The best Gelato hands down & it's only 5min away...if that! I love pistachio & mauka trail!
If you are passing through Waimea we love Big Island Bewhaus!
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Big Island Brewhaus
64-1066 Mamalahoa HwyIf you are passing through Waimea we love Big Island Bewhaus!
Passing through Waimea?
Smoke house with great drinks & Burgers!
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The Fish And The Hog
64-957 Hawaiʻi Belt RdPassing through Waimea?
Smoke house with great drinks & Burgers!
Make the beautiful drive to Waimea for a Michelan Fine dining experience!
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Merriman's Big Island
65-1227 Opelo RdMake the beautiful drive to Waimea for a Michelan Fine dining experience!
Spend a day exploring the beautiful beaches up north and top it off with an excellent fine dining experience!
Make sure to make a reservation!
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CanoeHouse
68-1400 Mauna Lani DrSpend a day exploring the beautiful beaches up north and top it off with an excellent fine dining experience!
Make sure to make a reservation!
Breakfast with a view!
It is a tourist destination so very busy but for good reason!
I recommend stopping for breakfast on your way to a south adventure! On your way to enjoy kayaking across to captain cook monument, or a south point itself!
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The Coffee Shack
83-5799 Mamalahoa HwyBreakfast with a view!
It is a tourist destination so very busy but for good reason!
I recommend stopping for breakfast on your way to a south adventure! On your way to enjoy kayaking across to captain cook monument, or a south point itself!
Family owned business. I recommend booking mamalahoa hottubs (you'll need a reservation for both) and having dinner here after!
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Keei Cafe
79-7511 Hawaiʻi Belt RdFamily owned business. I recommend booking mamalahoa hottubs (you'll need a reservation for both) and having dinner here after!
Locals love this spot for fried chicken, beer, and music Friday-Sunday in their pavillion
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Willie's Hot Chicken
74-5599 Pawai PlLocals love this spot for fried chicken, beer, and music Friday-Sunday in their pavillion
Don's Mai Tai Bar
75-5852 Ali‘i DrSunset view and maithais
Latin Dancing
Thursday Night Latin Night!
Live band Fuego
I only recommend going on Thursday night.
You will need a reservation through yelp.
**Insider tip: Do not eat here or expect good service or drinks. We usually dine below at the little hole-in-the-wall sushi place
Sushi Cocorro & drink sake & beers.
Or have drinks at the shark shack between sets!
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Gertrude's Jazz Bar
75-5699 Ali‘i DriveThursday Night Latin Night!
Live band Fuego
I only recommend going on Thursday night.
You will need a reservation through yelp.
**Insider tip: Do not eat here or expect good service or drinks. We usually dine below at the little hole-in-the-wall sushi place
Sushi Cocorro & drink sake & beers.
Or have drinks at the shark shack between sets!
City/town information
Adorable little town on the way to Pololu valley!
Enjoy food, coffee, drinks, and art galleries!
Don't blink, you might miss it!
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Hawi
Adorable little town on the way to Pololu valley!
Enjoy food, coffee, drinks, and art galleries!
Don't blink, you might miss it!
Nestled up Mauka (toward the mountain) is beautiful Historical Holualoa. Known for its Art Galleries & Coffee!
It is slowly making a come back after the shutdown.
Holuakoa Cafe is opening back up under new owner.
Make sure to schedule a spa day at Malama I ke Ola!
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Holualoa
Nestled up Mauka (toward the mountain) is beautiful Historical Holualoa. Known for its Art Galleries & Coffee!
It is slowly making a come back after the shutdown.
Holuakoa Cafe is opening back up under new owner.
Make sure to schedule a spa day at Malama I ke Ola!
Spa & Holistic Health
Spa day & retreat to Holualoa
Nestled in the heart of Holualoa, Malama I Ke Ola offers spa treatments with Zoey Esthetics, Acupuncture with Denice Murphy, yoga, massage, reiki, rolfing, and more!
Malama i ke Ola Holistic Health Center
76-5914 Mamalahoa HighwaySpa day & retreat to Holualoa
Nestled in the heart of Holualoa, Malama I Ke Ola offers spa treatments with Zoey Esthetics, Acupuncture with Denice Murphy, yoga, massage, reiki, rolfing, and more!
Best kept secret date night!
Honeymoon or Anniversary?
This is the perfect way to unwind, listen to the beautiful sounds of the rainforest, pack a bottle of wine & charcuterie board (request with me) followed by a massage!
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Mamalahoa Hot Tubs & Massage
81-1016 St John's RdHoneymoon or Anniversary?
This is the perfect way to unwind, listen to the beautiful sounds of the rainforest, pack a bottle of wine & charcuterie board (request with me) followed by a massage!
Local Brew!
Visit Kona and Hilo location!
Monday nights in Kona are trivia nights & Tuesday in Hilo!
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Ola Brew
74-5598 Luhia StVisit Kona and Hilo location!
Monday nights in Kona are trivia nights & Tuesday in Hilo!
Swing in here on your way to Hilo if you took the scenic route!
PS I always swing in here after I do the white road mission!
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Big Island Brewhaus
64-1066 Mamalahoa HwySwing in here on your way to Hilo if you took the scenic route!
PS I always swing in here after I do the white road mission!
I wouldn't consider them local anymore but still a fun visit to say yah did it!
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Kona Brewing Company
74-5612 Pawai PlI wouldn't consider them local anymore but still a fun visit to say yah did it!
This sneaky little spot has a new bar that opened up! Their menu infuses their chocolate yum! ps you can walk downthestairs from Kona Brew while you are waiting foryour table. Also, some other shops to visit!
Puna Chocolate Company - Kona
74-5606 Pawai PlThis sneaky little spot has a new bar that opened up! Their menu infuses their chocolate yum! ps you can walk downthestairs from Kona Brew while you are waiting foryour table. Also, some other shops to visit!
Sightseeing
Pololu Valley
Papakōlea Green Sand Beach
White Rd, Waimea, HI 96743, USA
Waipio Valley Lookout
Kehena Black Sand Beach
Nude beach
Pine Trees Surfing Beach
For all levels surfing
Makalawena Beach
Hawaii 19Mahaiula Bay, Kalaoa, HI 96740, USA
Can hike from this beach over to Makalawena
Kiholo Bay
71-1890 Queen Ka'ahumanu HwyLots of sea turtles!