Hilo
Top Places to Visit
Pacific Tsunami Museum
Phone: fax: +1 808 935-0842
Pacific Tsunami Museum, 130 Kamehameha Ave, ☎ +1 808 935-0926 (tsunami@tsunami.org, fax: +1 808 935-0842), [3]. Serves as a living memorial, and a reminder for ... more
Panaewa Rainforest Zoo
Lyman House Memorial Museum
The Lyman House Memorial Museum, also known as the Lyman Museum, is a Hilo, Hawaii-based natural history museum founded in 1931 in the Lyman family mission ...
Akaka Falls State Park
The park is about 11 miles (18 km) north from Hilo, west of Honomū off the Hawaii Belt Road (route 19) at the end of Hawaii Route 220, 19°51′15″N 155°9′9″W / ... more
East Hawaii Cultural Center
The East Hawaii Cultural Center (EHCC) is a cultural center in Hilo, Hawaii, that has regular art exhibits and holds workshops and classes. Administered by the ... more
Top Places to Eat
The Hilo Bay Cafe
Phone: ☎ +1 808-935-4939
The Hilo Bay Cafe, 315 Makaala St #109, ☎ +1 808-935-4939. This restaurant was started by the owners of a local health food store (Island Naturals) and features... more
Cafe Pesto
Phone: ☎ +1 808 969-6640
Cafe Pesto, 308 Kamehameha Ave, ☎ +1 808 969-6640, [18]. If you have a memory of coming to Hilo as a child, and eating in a reasonably nice restaurant with a ... more
Hilo Coffee Mill
Phone: ☎ +1 808 968-1333
Hilo Coffee Mill, 17-995 Volcano Hwy, Mt. View (Btwn the 12 and 13 Mile Markers in Mountain View), ☎ +1 808 968-1333, [16]. M-Sa 7AM-4PM. Great light breakfast ... more
Sunlight Cafe
Phone: ☎ +1 808 934-8833
Sunlight Cafe, 1261 Kilauea Ave, ☎ +1 808 934-8833. Japanese 'izakaya' type menu.
Hawai'i Nui Brewing Company
Phone: ☎ 808-934-8211
Hawai'i Nui Brewing Company (Mehana Brewing Company), 275 E. Kawili St. (Across the street from the Community College), ☎ 808-934-8211, [15]. 9:30-5:30 M-Sa. ... more
Top Shopping Places
Hilo Farmer's Market
Hilo Farmer's Market, (cnr of Mamo St and Kamehameha Ave), ☎ +1 808 933-1000, [8]. W Sa mornings from dawn until it's gone, Su 2PM-until it's gone. Purchase the... more
Prince Kuhio Plaza
Phone: ☎ +1 808 959-3555
Prince Kuhio Plaza, 111 E Puainako St, ☎ +1 808 959-3555, [14]. M-Th 9:30AM-8PM, F Sa 9:30AM-9PM, Su 10AM-6PM. Hilo's main shopping center features a number of ... more
Eightytwo Creations
Phone: ☎ +1 808 969-3670
EightyTwo Creations, 82 Ponahawai St, ☎ +1 808 969-3670, [7]. Monday - Saturday 10am-5pm. Eightytwo creations has 2sections of it's business, retail clothing & ... more
Chase Gallery
Chase Gallery. Located in Hilo's scenic Bayfront district, along highway 19, this gallery features an excellent collection of local artwork.
Kawate Seed Shop
Phone: ☎ +1 808 959-8313
Kawate Seed Shop, 1990 Kinoole Ave, ☎ +1 808 959-8313. Some say Kawate makes the best shave ice in Hilo. With about a dozen flavors, visitors can add ice cream... more
Discount Fabric Warehouse
Discount Fabric Warehouse, 933 Kanoelehua Ave, [13]. M-Sa 9AM-6PM, Su 10AM-4PM. This unassuming warehouse offers the largest selection of Hawaiian-print fabrics... more
Top Places for Nightlife
Legends Bar & Grill
Legends Bar & Grill (formerly Charley's), (Keaau shopping center, about 20 min from downtown). Recently bought and renovated, this bar in Keaau is now one of ... more
Emerald Orchid
Emerald Orchid, Keawe St. A neat British pub-style bar with a nice selection of beers and liquor served by friendly bartenders. Features a small dance floor ... more
Cronies
Cronies, (downtown cnr of Waianuenue and Kamehameha). Until 9PM. General sports bar not a spot for nightlife.
Surf Break Cafe
Surf Break Cafe, (Downtown on Kinoole). Great food, wonderful coffee, and the best atmosphere.
Starbucks
Starbucks. One is on Kilauea, the other is in the Prince Kuhio shopping center.