Marie's Guidebook
Sightseeing
This lava tube is so amazing to walk through 🥰
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Nāhuku - Thurston Lava Tube
This lava tube is so amazing to walk through 🥰
Gorgeous and magical place to come relax and enjoy. You will most likely always be able to watch the sea turtles here. Please respect and do not disturb them, keep your distance.
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Isibhakabhaka esimnyama sasePunalu'u
Ninole Loop RoadGorgeous and magical place to come relax and enjoy. You will most likely always be able to watch the sea turtles here. Please respect and do not disturb them, keep your distance.
By far one of my favorite hikes. It's not for the weak. So please don't attempt this one of you're having knee troubles.
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Onomea Bay Trail
27-547 Mamalahoa HwyBy far one of my favorite hikes. It's not for the weak. So please don't attempt this one of you're having knee troubles.
Such a beautiful cave to check out! Bring some snacks for the chickens :) I have some rooster feed out back if you want to take some with you :)
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Amathala ka-Kaumana
1492 Kaumana DrSuch a beautiful cave to check out! Bring some snacks for the chickens :) I have some rooster feed out back if you want to take some with you :)
A great place for some amazing local art, and local food.
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Hilo Farmers Market
Mamo StreetA great place for some amazing local art, and local food.
South Point Park
South Point RoadOne of the most beautiful places here on the island!!
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I-Akaka Falls State Park
875 Akaka Falls RdOne of the most beautiful places here on the island!!
The best view on the whole island 🌺
Also the best star gazing in Hawai'i. What a gorgeous place to be! Just be aware of elevation sickness. Make sure you bring some cold water to sip!
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Mauna Kea
The best view on the whole island 🌺
Also the best star gazing in Hawai'i. What a gorgeous place to be! Just be aware of elevation sickness. Make sure you bring some cold water to sip!
Food Scene
So this is one of my absolute favorite places to show everyone. They have the best, most delicious macadamia nuts on any island of Hawai'i. They have an animal farm, honey, cookies, chocolates, tastings. Delicious coffee!! Fresh home grown fruits and vegetables.
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Paradise Meadows Orchard & Bee Farm Home of Hawaii's Local Buzz
93-2199 S Point RdSo this is one of my absolute favorite places to show everyone. They have the best, most delicious macadamia nuts on any island of Hawai'i. They have an animal farm, honey, cookies, chocolates, tastings. Delicious coffee!! Fresh home grown fruits and vegetables.
Myfavorite restaurant Kona side! Be aware of the long lines tho. It's definitely worth it.
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Broke Da Mouth Grindz & Catering
74-5565 Luhia StMyfavorite restaurant Kona side! Be aware of the long lines tho. It's definitely worth it.
Verna's Drive In
1765 Kamehameha AvenueDelicious local eats.
Great atmosphere in here! I love their breakfasts. A little pricey, but large portions and delicious pancakes!
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Kens House of Pancakes
1730 Kamehameha AveGreat atmosphere in here! I love their breakfasts. A little pricey, but large portions and delicious pancakes!
If you're looking for fresh foods, here is your spot. I love their burgers and fries here. They have gluten free pizza and is absolutely delicious.
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Pāpaʻaloa Country Store and Cafe
35-2032 Papa Aloa AveIf you're looking for fresh foods, here is your spot. I love their burgers and fries here. They have gluten free pizza and is absolutely delicious.
Umekes Fish Market Bar & Grill
74-5599 Pawai PlZippy's Hilo
111 E Puainako StThe best Korean chicken and chili in town!
The best Sunday market on the whole big island! So many vendors with so many amazing treats! Sweet treats, savory treats. Delicious Mexican food, tasty Thai food!
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Imarike yabathengi beemisebenzi yaseMaku'u
15-2131 Keaau-Pahoa RdThe best Sunday market on the whole big island! So many vendors with so many amazing treats! Sweet treats, savory treats. Delicious Mexican food, tasty Thai food!
Lgbtq coffee farm! Wonderful people in here!! Every Saturday they have a local farmers market. Small but so nice!!
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Hilo Coffee Mill
17-995 Volcano RdLgbtq coffee farm! Wonderful people in here!! Every Saturday they have a local farmers market. Small but so nice!!
Hirano Store
18-2455 Volcano HwyThey have the best chili in town!!! Besides zippys🥰
This place is super convenient from our house. Can get some delicious fresh baked goods, beer and wine, some local fruits and veggies. Eggs, breakfast foods to cook at home. They also have a delicious sandwich deli!! AND coffees :)
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Kilauea General Store
19-3972 Old Volcano RdThis place is super convenient from our house. Can get some delicious fresh baked goods, beer and wine, some local fruits and veggies. Eggs, breakfast foods to cook at home. They also have a delicious sandwich deli!! AND coffees :)
Excellent local plates! Portions are huge
here! Food is absolutely delicious too
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Hawaiian Style Cafe Hilo
681 Manono StExcellent local plates! Portions are huge
here! Food is absolutely delicious too
Neighborhoods
Naalehu
Cute neighborhood with lots of fun treats!
Beaches
My most favorite beach on the east side of the island!
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I-Carlsmith Beach Park
1815 Kalanianaole StMy most favorite beach on the east side of the island!
Spend the day here at this gorgeous beach park! So much history.
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Laupāhoehoe Beach Park
Hawaii 19Spend the day here at this gorgeous beach park! So much history.
Green Sand Beach Trailhead
This is the perfect place to take your children!
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I-Park yase-Onekahakaha Beach
74 Onekahakaha RdThis is the perfect place to take your children!
Beautiful white sands beach. Named the number one beach in the USA!
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Hapuna Beach State Park
Old Puako RoadBeautiful white sands beach. Named the number one beach in the USA!
Waialea Beach
Old Puako RoadGreat place to relax!!
Magic Sands Beach Park
Ali'i DriveKehena Mauka Nui Club LGBTQIA+ Clothing Optional
12-7232 Mauka Nui Street