Ramona's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Akaka Falls State Park
875 Akaka Falls RdGo early! East loop trail with views of two waterfalls.
Laupāhoehoe Beach Park
Hawaii 19Beautiful beach park with black sand and pebbles.
Majestic valley with beautiful black sand beach and river. As of February 2022, access to Waipi'o is limited to residents of the valley. The lookout is open and provides a beautiful view of the valley. Stop at one of our local fruit stands on the way there or back and enjoy fresh local fruit and cold coconuts.
117 locals recommend
Waipio Valley
Majestic valley with beautiful black sand beach and river. As of February 2022, access to Waipi'o is limited to residents of the valley. The lookout is open and provides a beautiful view of the valley. Stop at one of our local fruit stands on the way there or back and enjoy fresh local fruit and cold coconuts.
Beautiful hiking trails and sometimes visible lava at night!
880 locals recommend
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Beautiful hiking trails and sometimes visible lava at night!
Lovely black sand beaches just outside of downtown Hilo. Keaukaha General Store has yummy food and great snacks for a beach day.
Keaukaha
Lovely black sand beaches just outside of downtown Hilo. Keaukaha General Store has yummy food and great snacks for a beach day.
Food scene
Fresh local produce and food. Even yummy organic shave ice! Onolicious
246 locals recommend
Hilo Farmers Market
Mamo StreetFresh local produce and food. Even yummy organic shave ice! Onolicious
Neighborhoods
Honomu
Quiet historic town within walking distance of Honomu Haven
City/town information
Dozens of local shops specializing in island made goods, jewelry and clothing, great restaurants and cool museums!
120 locals recommend
Hilo
Dozens of local shops specializing in island made goods, jewelry and clothing, great restaurants and cool museums!