Yen's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Here are the most visited place in this side of the Island.
Drive to pohoiki is beautiful. Use Isaac Hale Park to find this. Once you arrive in park it’s in your right.
Walk thru the jungle right side of the first pool to discover 2 more hot ponds at the back that is clear and deep.
45 locals recommend
Pohoiki Black Sand Beach
Kalapana Kapoho Beach RoadDrive to pohoiki is beautiful. Use Isaac Hale Park to find this. Once you arrive in park it’s in your right.
Walk thru the jungle right side of the first pool to discover 2 more hot ponds at the back that is clear and deep.
Walk this peaceful short trail to see how lava consumes a tree but created a tree form.
109 locals recommend
Lava Tree State Monument
Hawaii 132Walk this peaceful short trail to see how lava consumes a tree but created a tree form.
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Rainbow falls visit in the morning or after the rain to see rainbow touching the falls.
337 locals recommend
Rainbow Falls
Rainbow falls visit in the morning or after the rain to see rainbow touching the falls.
Boiling Pots
1766 Wailuku DrVisit after the rainbow falls
‘Akaka Falls
This is your third stop after Rainbow falls and Boiling Pots
Have you seen a white tiger before? If not visit the free Panaewa zoo! Also is a Garden! Feast you eyes with orchid flowers!
110 locals recommend
Panaewa Rainforest Zoo
800 Stainback HwyHave you seen a white tiger before? If not visit the free Panaewa zoo! Also is a Garden! Feast you eyes with orchid flowers!
Visit this free by donation museum and learn about lava types and the recent 2018 eruption.
13 locals recommend
Pahoa Museum
15-2959 Pahoa Village RoadVisit this free by donation museum and learn about lava types and the recent 2018 eruption.
Food scene
Kaleo's Bar & Grill
15-2969 Pahoa Village RdWe love is local Pahoa Restaurant located in downtown.
Takeout poke from this supermarket! Also checkout the anytime bar inside! Love the mixed blue drink!
140 locals recommend
Mālama Market
15-2714 Pahoa Village RdTakeout poke from this supermarket! Also checkout the anytime bar inside! Love the mixed blue drink!
Mexican food paired with Paradise drinks. What would you ask for. This is on 15 minutes from the house.
12 locals recommend
Coco Cantina
15-2714 Pahoa Village RdMexican food paired with Paradise drinks. What would you ask for. This is on 15 minutes from the house.
Go to Hilo Farmers Market to get a taste of exotic fruits of the island! Remember if it looks good! Eat it :)
246 locals recommend
Hilo Farmers Market
Mamo StreetGo to Hilo Farmers Market to get a taste of exotic fruits of the island! Remember if it looks good! Eat it :)
Good burger, good beer. Seat inside or out but we love outdoor seating!
41 locals recommend
Hilo Burger Joint
776 Kilauea AveGood burger, good beer. Seat inside or out but we love outdoor seating!