Sightseeing
A 14,000 foot mountain, you can hike, star gaze, see amazing vistas, sunrises, sunsets.
48 locals recommend
Maunakea Observatories Support Services
177 Makaala StA 14,000 foot mountain, you can hike, star gaze, see amazing vistas, sunrises, sunsets.
Great national park that covers lava flows to the ocean, and also spans the volcano crater. There are cool lava tubes to see, as well as some great hiking. If the volcano is erupting during your stay... Bonus!!
880 locals recommend
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Great national park that covers lava flows to the ocean, and also spans the volcano crater. There are cool lava tubes to see, as well as some great hiking. If the volcano is erupting during your stay... Bonus!!
Rainbow Falls
Quick, easy sight seeing, right in Hilo.
Catch a star show or other Hawaiian history exhibits. Great way to spend half of a day.
92 locals recommend
Imiloa Astronomy Center
600 Imiloa PlCatch a star show or other Hawaiian history exhibits. Great way to spend half of a day.
Amazing experience! Choose from numerous outfits that offer. They go out from Kona
50 locals recommend
Manta Ray Dives of Hawaii
74-380 Kealakehe PkwyAmazing experience! Choose from numerous outfits that offer. They go out from Kona
Pacific Tsunami Museum
130 Kamehameha AveLearn some Hilo history.
Great place to go for a dip. You can nearly always see turtles in the early morning.
140 locals recommend
Carlsmith Beach Park
1815 Kalanianaole StGreat place to go for a dip. You can nearly always see turtles in the early morning.
Richardson Ocean Park
2355 Kalanianaole StGood place to snorkel.
Kohala Zipline
55-515 Hawi RdThis is a favorite 1/2 day visit. The garden paths take you on a great walk, even down to the sea and some cool hidden coves and waterfalls.
192 locals recommend
Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden
27-717 Mamalahoa HwyThis is a favorite 1/2 day visit. The garden paths take you on a great walk, even down to the sea and some cool hidden coves and waterfalls.
Food scene
One of our newer fine ding restaurants for steak and seafood. Gets good reviews.
WSW | Whiskey Steak Wine
71 Banyan DrOne of our newer fine ding restaurants for steak and seafood. Gets good reviews.
Suisan Fish Market
93 Lihiwai StGuests have said they got the best poke of their life here.
We have been here many times for steak. Love it! Make a reservation. It's near volcano national park, too!!
102 locals recommend
Kilauea Lodge Restaurant
19-3948 Old Volcano RdWe have been here many times for steak. Love it! Make a reservation. It's near volcano national park, too!!
Cham Cham Korean BBQ Restaurant
421 Kalanikoa StreetHole in the wall restaurant for good Korean food.
So many great choices for sushi, including vegetarian, and ones with fully cooked seafood. Don't be afraid to go eat sushi if you don't like raw fish!
12 locals recommend
Sakura Sushi & Grill
200 Kanoelehua AveSo many great choices for sushi, including vegetarian, and ones with fully cooked seafood. Don't be afraid to go eat sushi if you don't like raw fish!
A hole in the wall for good Indian food. Be sure to try the samosas!
28 locals recommend
Kamana Kitchen
1235 Kilauea AveA hole in the wall for good Indian food. Be sure to try the samosas!
An easy spot where you can get reasonably priced comfort and local food, burgers, salads, soups, and more. Just blocks from the airport. Open until 9 pm.
83 locals recommend
Kens House of Pancakes
1730 Kamehameha AveAn easy spot where you can get reasonably priced comfort and local food, burgers, salads, soups, and more. Just blocks from the airport. Open until 9 pm.
great cocktails, stunning bay views, possibly best restaurant in Hilo. We never had a bad dish there. Make a reservation.
137 locals recommend
Hilo Bay Cafe
123 Lihiwai St great cocktails, stunning bay views, possibly best restaurant in Hilo. We never had a bad dish there. Make a reservation.
Volcano Winery
35 Piimauna DrTry some local wines. Most are on the sweeter side.
Try a specialty Japanese dessert, made from rice and filled with various kinds of goodies. The strawberry mochi is a must!! It has
sweet red beans inside, along with a strawberry. They often give random samples, so you can try a few different flavors.
44 locals recommend
Two Ladies Kitchen
274 Kilauea AveTry a specialty Japanese dessert, made from rice and filled with various kinds of goodies. The strawberry mochi is a must!! It has
sweet red beans inside, along with a strawberry. They often give random samples, so you can try a few different flavors.
Try locally brewed beer, with great food, burgers, and a fantastic experience overall. Why leave Hilo for this when you can get it here!
Ola Brew - Hilo
Try locally brewed beer, with great food, burgers, and a fantastic experience overall. Why leave Hilo for this when you can get it here!
This is one experience you’ll remember. It’s on the finer dining side, so you’ll spend a little money there. I’ve never heard of a bad dish coming out of their kitchen. I’ve only heard raves. Their happy hour can provide some nicely priced pupus.
55 locals recommend
Jackie Rey's Ohana Grill Hilo
64 Keawe StThis is one experience you’ll remember. It’s on the finer dining side, so you’ll spend a little money there. I’ve never heard of a bad dish coming out of their kitchen. I’ve only heard raves. Their happy hour can provide some nicely priced pupus.
Basic necessities
Get all the basics here!
This is great for picking up supplies such as toiletries, personal grooming products, things you may have forgotten to pack… and maybe a new beach outfit!
It’s also right next to Safeway.
34 locals recommend
Target
391 Makaala StThis is great for picking up supplies such as toiletries, personal grooming products, things you may have forgotten to pack… and maybe a new beach outfit!
It’s also right next to Safeway.
Hilo Urgent Care Center
670 Kekuanaoa StJust in case you need some medical attention.
Health food store with organic items, produce. They also have pre packaged food for your convenience as you sight see.
51 locals recommend
Island Naturals Market & Deli - Hilo
1221 Kilauea AveHealth food store with organic items, produce. They also have pre packaged food for your convenience as you sight see.