Everything Else
Lava Tree State Monument
Hawaii 132Very unusual, don't miss it!
Pāhoa
Many quaint shops and great restaurants.
‘Akaka Falls
Tallest waterfall on the island. Free.
A worthy day trip to a sacred and stunning valley. Free. 4 Wheel drive required to actually drive into the valley. Free.
117 locals recommend
Waipio Valley
A worthy day trip to a sacred and stunning valley. Free. 4 Wheel drive required to actually drive into the valley. Free.
THE way to see current volcanic activity. Call them for prices.
11 locals recommend
Blue Hawaiian Helicopters
2200 Kekuanaoa StTHE way to see current volcanic activity. Call them for prices.
Small, quaint museum of historical information about significant tsunamis that have hit Hilo. Small fee.
115 locals recommend
Pacific Tsunami Museum
130 Kamehameha AveSmall, quaint museum of historical information about significant tsunamis that have hit Hilo. Small fee.
Beautiful waterfall in a gorgeous setting. Don't miss the Boiling Pots. Free.
337 locals recommend
Rainbow Falls
Beautiful waterfall in a gorgeous setting. Don't miss the Boiling Pots. Free.
Super cool hike into a lava tube. Take flashlights., wear tennis shoes. Free.
65 locals recommend
Kaumana Caves
1492 Kaumana DrSuper cool hike into a lava tube. Take flashlights., wear tennis shoes. Free.
Drinks & Nightlife
Every Wednesday night! Hawaiian music, dancing, farmer's market, not to be missed!
171 locals recommend
Uncle Robert's Awa Bar and Farmers Market
12-5038 Kalapana Kapoho Beach RdEvery Wednesday night! Hawaiian music, dancing, farmer's market, not to be missed!
Food Scene
the BEST surf and turf around! Authentic Hawaiian environment.
240 locals recommend
Kaleo's Bar & Grill
15-2969 Pahoa Village Rdthe BEST surf and turf around! Authentic Hawaiian environment.
Arts & Culture
Funky, local style. A gallery of lava artifacts, surfing and Hawaiian culture. Very different and funkified.
13 locals recommend
Pahoa Museum
15-2833 Pahoa Village RoadFunky, local style. A gallery of lava artifacts, surfing and Hawaiian culture. Very different and funkified.
Shopping
Pahoa Village Road
Pahoa Village RoadClothing, jewelry, gifts, restaurants, culture.
Parks & Nature
Gorgeous coastline, lava viewing, picnic areas, hiking trails.
56 locals recommend
MacKenzie State Recreation Area
State Highway 137Gorgeous coastline, lava viewing, picnic areas, hiking trails.
Soon to be opened after the 2018 huge lava flow. For now, its a strenuous hike to the newest black sand beach in Hawaii!
31 locals recommend
Pohoiki Bay
Soon to be opened after the 2018 huge lava flow. For now, its a strenuous hike to the newest black sand beach in Hawaii!
Funky, local black sand beach. Clothing optional, with a huge drum circle on Sunday afternoons.
177 locals recommend
Kehena Black Sand Beach
Funky, local black sand beach. Clothing optional, with a huge drum circle on Sunday afternoons.