Pahoa Hawaii Guidebook
Sightseeing
There's a quarter mile hike through the jungle to get to the beach. Do not park on Government Beach Road. The only way in is to bike there or have someone drop you off. This is one of our favorite places and definitely worth checking out. Your host can give you a ride for $50.
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Mermaid Ponds
14-3823 Government Beach RdThere's a quarter mile hike through the jungle to get to the beach. Do not park on Government Beach Road. The only way in is to bike there or have someone drop you off. This is one of our favorite places and definitely worth checking out. Your host can give you a ride for $50.
These are magma heated hot springs and so refreshing! These hot springs formed after the 2018 eruption. You can see where the lava almost took out the entire beach. Theres a beach here also but you can only swim during high tide.
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Pohoiki Bay and Hot Spring
13-5579 Kalapana - Kapoho RdThese are magma heated hot springs and so refreshing! These hot springs formed after the 2018 eruption. You can see where the lava almost took out the entire beach. Theres a beach here also but you can only swim during high tide.
There's a steep trail down lava rocks to get to this beach. It's clothing optional. The beach is amazing and you boogie board & can snorkel. Its 10 miles from us. There's a drum circle on Sundays with vendors.
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Kehena Black Sand Beach
There's a steep trail down lava rocks to get to this beach. It's clothing optional. The beach is amazing and you boogie board & can snorkel. Its 10 miles from us. There's a drum circle on Sundays with vendors.
If you want to get the best view of the lava lake , take the first left after the entrance guard shack. Take the road till it ends, go left. A few more miles you ll see porta potties -park there and walk 1/2 mile to the overlook. Go after dark for the best viewing of the lava.
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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
If you want to get the best view of the lava lake , take the first left after the entrance guard shack. Take the road till it ends, go left. A few more miles you ll see porta potties -park there and walk 1/2 mile to the overlook. Go after dark for the best viewing of the lava.
Kilauea Caverns of Fire
1953 16 Opeapea RoadIt’s $29 per person for the walking tour & $79 for the crawling
Complete off grid community & you can stay the night for $25 . Cool to just walk the grounds and look around.
Cinderland EcoVillage
14-4610 Hunaahinani RoadComplete off grid community & you can stay the night for $25 . Cool to just walk the grounds and look around.
I-Akaka Falls State Park
875 Akaka Falls Rd34 miles from Pahoa
We have mountain biked here and it's wild! There's also the option to hike the perimeter trail which is moderate difficulty level. It's a 3.5 round trip hike.
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Kalōpā State Recreation Area
44-3480 Kalaniai RdWe have mountain biked here and it's wild! There's also the option to hike the perimeter trail which is moderate difficulty level. It's a 3.5 round trip hike.
There is a 2.5 mile hike into this beach
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Shipman Beach / Haena Beach
There is a 2.5 mile hike into this beach
Hawaiian Sanctuary Retreat Center
13-3194 Pahoa Kalapana RdYoga and dance
Makuu Drive
Makuu Drive10 miles from our place
2 mile round trip easy hike. Explore the caves about 30 minute drive from Pahoa.
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Amathala ka-Kaumana
1492 Kaumana Dr2 mile round trip easy hike. Explore the caves about 30 minute drive from Pahoa.
VERY treacherous 3 mile drive to the swimming area. You need 4 wheel drive to access or you can walk. Ask Logan about his Ultimate South Point tour which includes the Punaluu Black Sand Beach/Ninole Cove & lava viewing at HVNP. $350 for 4 people plus gas. (It's a tight fit for 4 but people can be transported in the back of a truck in Hawaii. However, it rains frequently here)
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South Point Road
South Point RoadVERY treacherous 3 mile drive to the swimming area. You need 4 wheel drive to access or you can walk. Ask Logan about his Ultimate South Point tour which includes the Punaluu Black Sand Beach/Ninole Cove & lava viewing at HVNP. $350 for 4 people plus gas. (It's a tight fit for 4 but people can be transported in the back of a truck in Hawaii. However, it rains frequently here)
Coquis & Coconuts Retreat BNB
13-1345 Leilani Avenue1 mile round trip hike but is currently closed . There is a beautiful overlook. Near hilo /rainbow falls
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Peepee Falls
1 mile round trip hike but is currently closed . There is a beautiful overlook. Near hilo /rainbow falls
Isibhengezo saseNtshonalanga seLava Tree
Hawaii 132This is about a mile hike down to the bay where a steam meets the ocean. Stunning! Park along the side of the road. About 6 miles north of Hilo
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Onomea Bay Trail
27-547 Mamalahoa HwyThis is about a mile hike down to the bay where a steam meets the ocean. Stunning! Park along the side of the road. About 6 miles north of Hilo
Beautiful beach with lots of turtles and a few colorful fish. Coves and an island to swim to.
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I-Carlsmith Beach Park
1815 Kalanianaole StBeautiful beach with lots of turtles and a few colorful fish. Coves and an island to swim to.
Richardson Ocean Park
2355 Kalanianaole StCoconut Island
Food scene
Pahoa Smoothie Shack
15-2891 Pahoa Village RoadVegan options and acai bowls
Order early since they are usually very busy and takes awhile to get your order ready.
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Boogie Woogie Pizza
15-2937 Pahoa Village RdOrder early since they are usually very busy and takes awhile to get your order ready.
One of our favorites and you get a lot of food.
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Thep Thai Cuisine Hawaii
15-2714 Pahoa Village RdOne of our favorites and you get a lot of food.
Kohala Coffee Co.
15-2714 Pahoa Village RdWe love the Cold brew Nitro Coffee
Mālama Market
15-2714 Pahoa Village RdThe local grocery store
Island Naturals Pahoa Market & Deli
15 -1870 Akeakamai LoopOrganic & local produce.
Veggie & vegan options, t shirts and live music.
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Tin Shack Bakery
15-1500 Akeakamai LoopVeggie & vegan options, t shirts and live music.
Bananarama Bakery
15-2929 Pahoa Village RoadAll vegan bakery that you can not tell is vegan
Lava Shack
15-2929 Pahoa Village RdNight life/karaoke /bar food
Amacebiso ngesixeko
Ukuhamba-hamba
Chauffer Service Available
Sit back, relax & let your host Logan be your guide for $150 per day or $80 for half day plus gas. Weekly rate $500 plus gas. Choose what you would like to do and he will get you there and back safely.