Guidebook for Hilo
Food Scene
Fresh poke bowls. Suisan is a cooperative of fishermen who supply over 50% of the tuna caught in Hawaii,
88 locals recommend
Suisan Fish Market
93 Lihiwai StFresh poke bowls. Suisan is a cooperative of fishermen who supply over 50% of the tuna caught in Hawaii,
Exceptional pastries. All our family birthday celebrations require Moonstruck pastries.
7 locals recommend
Moonstruck Patisserie
16 Furneaux LnExceptional pastries. All our family birthday celebrations require Moonstruck pastries.
Although we don't drink, our friends that do, love the open air bar and grill at Pineapples. Lots of friendly people to connect with.
128 locals recommend
Pineapples Restaurant
332 Keawe StAlthough we don't drink, our friends that do, love the open air bar and grill at Pineapples. Lots of friendly people to connect with.
Parks & Nature
You really can't go wrong with walks in any direction from our unit because we are surrounded by oceanfront parks.
67 locals recommend
Coconut Island
You really can't go wrong with walks in any direction from our unit because we are surrounded by oceanfront parks.
Arts & Culture
Tsunami's play a major role in Hilo. One of the reasons we have such incredible oceanfront parks is that FEMA finally said, no more building on these tsunami prone sites.
115 locals recommend
Pacific Tsunami Museum
130 Kamehameha AveTsunami's play a major role in Hilo. One of the reasons we have such incredible oceanfront parks is that FEMA finally said, no more building on these tsunami prone sites.
A $28 million center where western science and native Hawaiian culture mix and match...unique combination well presented.
92 locals recommend
Imiloa Astronomy Center
600 Imiloa PlA $28 million center where western science and native Hawaiian culture mix and match...unique combination well presented.
Shopping
One of the top 10 farmers markets in the U.S.. Wednesday and Saturday are the main days, but has venders almost everyday of the week.
246 locals recommend
Hilo Farmers Market
Mamo StreetOne of the top 10 farmers markets in the U.S.. Wednesday and Saturday are the main days, but has venders almost everyday of the week.
Essentials
Where the locals shop, including us. Full service grocery but with a local twist, which we enjoy!
88 locals recommend
Hilo KTA Super Stores
50 E Puainako StWhere the locals shop, including us. Full service grocery but with a local twist, which we enjoy!
Sightseeing
If you have any interest in orchids, highly recommend Akatsuka Orchid Gardens near the entrance to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. 14,000 SF orchid showroom with an educational bent.
46 locals recommend
Akatsuka Orchid Gardens
11-3051 Volcano RdIf you have any interest in orchids, highly recommend Akatsuka Orchid Gardens near the entrance to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. 14,000 SF orchid showroom with an educational bent.
Entertainment & Activities
Paddle boarding on Hilo Bay is REALLY good. You are can rent boards from Hilo Ocean Adventures or Kapoho Kine next door at the Naniloa Hotel. Easy to learn, and the views from Hilo Bay are amazing.
9 locals recommend
Hilo Ocean Adventures
1717 Kamehameha AvePaddle boarding on Hilo Bay is REALLY good. You are can rent boards from Hilo Ocean Adventures or Kapoho Kine next door at the Naniloa Hotel. Easy to learn, and the views from Hilo Bay are amazing.
The first cooperative gym in the U.S.. Optimum Health classes are offered for beginner, intermediate and advanced levels. Schedule and more information at www.HiloHealth.coop. Cooperative not competitive environment, partnered with local medical doctors who prescribe exercise instead of drugs.
Hilo Health Cooperative
1717 Kamehameha AveThe first cooperative gym in the U.S.. Optimum Health classes are offered for beginner, intermediate and advanced levels. Schedule and more information at www.HiloHealth.coop. Cooperative not competitive environment, partnered with local medical doctors who prescribe exercise instead of drugs.