Sightseeing
Definitely worth visiting while on this side of the island!
880 locals recommend
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Definitely worth visiting while on this side of the island!
Great views all through the drive. A must see when on this side of the island! Beautiful hike down the cliff to the beach.
177 locals recommend
Kehena Black Sand Beach
Great views all through the drive. A must see when on this side of the island! Beautiful hike down the cliff to the beach.
Perfect place to enjoy the serenity this island has to offer. Stop and pick up a picnic on the way to enjoy with friends or family!
67 locals recommend
Coconut Island
Perfect place to enjoy the serenity this island has to offer. Stop and pick up a picnic on the way to enjoy with friends or family!
Food scene
Great local coffee shop. Good place to grab a bite to eat or a coffee.
23 locals recommend
Sirius Coffee Connection
15-2874 Pahoa Village RdGreat local coffee shop. Good place to grab a bite to eat or a coffee.
The local farmers market every Sunday 8am-2pm. Merchants with hot food or locally grown veggies. Clothes and jewelry are sold too.
169 locals recommend
Maku'u Farmer's Market
15-2131 Keaau-Pahoa RdThe local farmers market every Sunday 8am-2pm. Merchants with hot food or locally grown veggies. Clothes and jewelry are sold too.
Mālama Market
15-2714 Pahoa Village RdNearest local grocery store.
Best place to grab a quick organic healthy bite as well as to buy all your health food needs.
116 locals recommend
Island Naturals Pahoa Market & Deli
15 -1870 Akeakamai LoopBest place to grab a quick organic healthy bite as well as to buy all your health food needs.
Delicious pizza and great deals! Perfect for those stay in and relax evenings!
36 locals recommend
Boogie Woogie Pizza
15-2937 Pahoa Village RdDelicious pizza and great deals! Perfect for those stay in and relax evenings!
Delicious enchiladas! Lovely place to have a casual dinner. Must go if you love Mexican food!
77 locals recommend
Luquins Mexican Restaurant
151448 Kahakai BlvdDelicious enchiladas! Lovely place to have a casual dinner. Must go if you love Mexican food!
Suds 'n Duds Laundromat
15-2866 Pahoa Village RdNearest place to do laundry.
Traveler advice
Customs and culture
Encountering kind situations with strangers
A Shaka 🤙 is always polite when encountering kind strangers, especially in driving situations!
What to pack
Bring a bathing suit and flip flops!
A bathing suit and flip flops are always handy on the island. A good pair of walking shoes for sight seeing as well as sunglasses are a smart idea.
Useful phrases
Hawaiian words and phrases
Thank you in Hawaiian: Mahalo
Thank you very much: Mahalo nui loa
Goodbye/until we meet again: A hui hou
Much love/fondest regards: Aloha nui loa
Come in/welcome: E komo mai