Guidebook for Hilo
Food Scene
Tina is a locavore...she uses mostly all local and fresh foods. She is a fabulous cook and specializes in Thai cuisine. Her salads are amazing and so are her smoothies! Garden Guru is my favorite! It is family style so portions are for 2-3 people.
26 locals recommend
Tina's Garden Cafe
168 Kamehameha AveTina is a locavore...she uses mostly all local and fresh foods. She is a fabulous cook and specializes in Thai cuisine. Her salads are amazing and so are her smoothies! Garden Guru is my favorite! It is family style so portions are for 2-3 people.
They make the best mochi!!! If you like these sweet rice confections, you need to go here!
44 locals recommend
Two Ladies Kitchen
274 Kilauea AveThey make the best mochi!!! If you like these sweet rice confections, you need to go here!
Drinks & Nightlife
They have a wide selection of drinks and often live entertainment. Their burgers are delicious and if itʻs your birthday, you can get a free burger!
41 locals recommend
Hilo Burger Joint
776 Kilauea AveThey have a wide selection of drinks and often live entertainment. Their burgers are delicious and if itʻs your birthday, you can get a free burger!
Parks & Nature
Peaceful and serene; great for early morning walks and evening strolls. Many places to picnic and take photos. Coconut Island, or Mokuola, is a fun place to jump off the old tower into the ocean and a good place for children to swim.
103 locals recommend
Liliuokalani Park and Gardens
189 Lihiwai StPeaceful and serene; great for early morning walks and evening strolls. Many places to picnic and take photos. Coconut Island, or Mokuola, is a fun place to jump off the old tower into the ocean and a good place for children to swim.
Arts & Culture
They have local artists and are close to downtown and Kalākaua Park. The building is beautiful and often will have concerts in the evening.
24 locals recommend
East Hawaii Cultural Center
141 Kalakaua StThey have local artists and are close to downtown and Kalākaua Park. The building is beautiful and often will have concerts in the evening.
Shopping
So many local shops and restaurants. Take your time to really stroll down Bayfront and visit with the locals. Get to know the community. You may want to even stop at all the bulletin boards to support local events, fundraisers, concerts, workshops or markets.
9 locals recommend
Bayfront Park
So many local shops and restaurants. Take your time to really stroll down Bayfront and visit with the locals. Get to know the community. You may want to even stop at all the bulletin boards to support local events, fundraisers, concerts, workshops or markets.
Sundays, Wednesdays and Saturdays are the busiest days with the most vendors.
246 locals recommend
Hilo Farmers Market
Mamo StreetSundays, Wednesdays and Saturdays are the busiest days with the most vendors.
Essentials
They carry mostly everything. They are close to the Farmerʻs Market too.
21 locals recommend
KTA Super Stores
321 Keawe StThey carry mostly everything. They are close to the Farmerʻs Market too.