Guidebook for Ocean View
Food Scene
These are some great local resturants that shouldn't be missed.
Mehe’s Ka’u Bar & Grill
92-8754 Hawaii BlvdGreat fish and chips and specials. Full service bar.
Great Thai food, they grow much of their own produce. They close early, last order is taken at 6:30 PM.
14 locals recommend
Ka Lae Garden Thai Food
92-8395 Hawaiʻi Belt RdGreat Thai food, they grow much of their own produce. They close early, last order is taken at 6:30 PM.
Coffee Grinds
92-8674 Lotus Blossom LnThe Coffee Shack
83-5799 Mamalahoa HwyBest Eggs Benedict on the island, incredible view.
Punalu'u Bake Shop
95-5642 HI-11Try the Passionfruit Malasadas.
Parks & Nature
There are lots of amazing places near Ocean View. Here are a few of our favorites.
A rare green sand beach at the head of a protected cove. Green Sands Beach is one of the most unique locations in Hawaii. The beach is the remains of a crumbling volcanic cinder cone filled with olivine. Near South Point, getting to this beach requires a 4 wheel drive car or a 45 minute long walk. There is an inexpensive 4x4 shuttle service available at the parking lot.
148 locals recommend
Papakolea Green Sand Beach
A rare green sand beach at the head of a protected cove. Green Sands Beach is one of the most unique locations in Hawaii. The beach is the remains of a crumbling volcanic cinder cone filled with olivine. Near South Point, getting to this beach requires a 4 wheel drive car or a 45 minute long walk. There is an inexpensive 4x4 shuttle service available at the parking lot.
Pu'uhonua O Hōnaunau National Historical Park
State Highway 160Great hike with many identified and labeled plants and trees.
11 locals recommend
Manukā State Wayside
Great hike with many identified and labeled plants and trees.
Small beach at the last remaining native fishing village on the Big Island. Where they filmed many scenes for the Elvis Presley movie "Girls, Girls, Girls."
9 locals recommend
Miloli'i Beach Park
89-1825 Milolii RdSmall beach at the last remaining native fishing village on the Big Island. Where they filmed many scenes for the Elvis Presley movie "Girls, Girls, Girls."
Rare black sand beach, you can almost always see sea turtles.
77 locals recommend
Punalu'u Black Sand beach
Ninole Loop RoadRare black sand beach, you can almost always see sea turtles.
Ka Lae, also known as South Point, is the southernmost point of the Big Island of Hawaii and of the 50 United States. The Ka Lae area is registered as a National Historic Landmark District under the name South Point Complex.
18 locals recommend
South Point "Southern most point in the USA"
Ka Lae, also known as South Point, is the southernmost point of the Big Island of Hawaii and of the 50 United States. The Ka Lae area is registered as a National Historic Landmark District under the name South Point Complex.
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Kahuku Unit
A must see national park. A once in a lifetime expirence.
880 locals recommend
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
A must see national park. A once in a lifetime expirence.
Essentials
A few nearby stores to help you get whatever you need.
A local grocery store. Great place to pick up snacks and drinks for the beach!
31 locals recommend
Mālama Market
92-8701 Hawaiʻi Belt RdA local grocery store. Great place to pick up snacks and drinks for the beach!
Ocean View Market
92-8676 Lotus Blossom LnEverything Else
The local coffee cooperative, they have displays about coffee growing, tours, samples of products and a great gift shop. Kau Coffee Mill is a full service coffee mill providing services and retail sales in the district of Kau. The shop provides free tours of coffee orchards, milling, and roasting. Available for sale are a wide variety of fine Kau coffees, macadamia nuts, and gifts from local artists and farmers.taff outstanding reviews since its grand opening
39 locals recommend
Ka'u Coffee Mill
96-2694 Wood Valley RdThe local coffee cooperative, they have displays about coffee growing, tours, samples of products and a great gift shop. Kau Coffee Mill is a full service coffee mill providing services and retail sales in the district of Kau. The shop provides free tours of coffee orchards, milling, and roasting. Available for sale are a wide variety of fine Kau coffees, macadamia nuts, and gifts from local artists and farmers.taff outstanding reviews since its grand opening
Wood Valley
One of the most beautiful drives on the Island. The monestary is a must see!
Shopping
Hawaiian Flowers
94-2166 S Point RdWonderful greenhouses full of orchids and a great coffee and gift shop.