Guidebook for Pāhoa
Sightseeing
Beautiful black sand beach, clothing optional, swimmable depending on waves.
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Kehena Black Sand Beach
Beautiful black sand beach, clothing optional, swimmable depending on waves.
Oceanfront hot springs with large tide pool for swimming and relaxing.
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Ahalanui County Beach Park
14-5363 Kalapana - Kapoho RdOceanfront hot springs with large tide pool for swimming and relaxing.
A complex of large protected tide pools perfect for snorkeling and exploring.
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Kapoho Tide Pools
A complex of large protected tide pools perfect for snorkeling and exploring.
Interesting rock formations and interpretive trail.
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Isibhengezo saseNtshonalanga seLava Tree
Hawaii 132Interesting rock formations and interpretive trail.
Local surfing hotspot, boat ramp, and picnic area. Look for food trucks on weekends.
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Isaac Hale Park
13-101 Kalapana - Kapoho RdLocal surfing hotspot, boat ramp, and picnic area. Look for food trucks on weekends.
The eastern tip of the island rumored to have the "Freshest Air in the World". Gravel road to lighthouse then 4wd or hike south to Champaign Pond at Kapoho.
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Cape Kumukahi
The eastern tip of the island rumored to have the "Freshest Air in the World". Gravel road to lighthouse then 4wd or hike south to Champaign Pond at Kapoho.
Famous Kaimu Beach was buried by lava in the 1980s. Park at the end of the road and hike across lava flows to new black sand beach. Check out the "before and after" photos at Uncle Roberts.
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Kaimu Beach Park
Famous Kaimu Beach was buried by lava in the 1980s. Park at the end of the road and hike across lava flows to new black sand beach. Check out the "before and after" photos at Uncle Roberts.
The best place to see the most recent lava flow as it approached Pahoa.
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Pahoa Transfer Station
15-1870 Cemetery RdThe best place to see the most recent lava flow as it approached Pahoa.
Picnic area with sea cliffs. Great whale watching December to March.
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MacKenzie State Recreation Area
State Highway 137Picnic area with sea cliffs. Great whale watching December to March.
Arts & Culture
One of the largest farmer's markets on the island. Lots of fresh and prepared foods, music, and swap meet. Sundays 8am-2pm.
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Imarike yabathengi beemisebenzi yaseMaku'u
15-2131 Keaau-Pahoa RdOne of the largest farmer's markets on the island. Lots of fresh and prepared foods, music, and swap meet. Sundays 8am-2pm.
Food Scene
Kaleo's Bar & Grill
15-2969 Pahoa Village RdBest dining option in Pahoa. Live music.
Ning's Thai Cuisine
15-2955 Pahoa Village RdAuthentic Thai cuisine - spicy! BYOB.
Best chilli rellenos on the island! A good option for breakfast too.
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Luquins Mexican Restaurant
151448 Kahakai BlvdBest chilli rellenos on the island! A good option for breakfast too.
Fresh bread and pastries, sandwiches and salads, good coffee.
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Tin Shack Bakery
15-1500 Akeakamai LoopFresh bread and pastries, sandwiches and salads, good coffee.
Paolo's Bistro
15-2955 Pahoa Village RdGood authentic Italian. Small bistro. BYOB.
Kaimu Cafe has groceries and a small deli/cafe. Uncle Roberts Awa Bar has live music and food vendors on Wednesday and Friday evenings.
Kaimu Park
12-5030 Pahoa Kalapana RdKaimu Cafe has groceries and a small deli/cafe. Uncle Roberts Awa Bar has live music and food vendors on Wednesday and Friday evenings.
Essentials
Local natural foods store. Selection of prepared dishes too.
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Island Naturals Pahoa Market & Deli
15 -1870 Akeakamai LoopLocal natural foods store. Selection of prepared dishes too.
Largest grocery store in Pahoa. Selection of beer, wine, and liquor too.
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Mālama Market
15-2714 Pahoa Village RdLargest grocery store in Pahoa. Selection of beer, wine, and liquor too.