Lila Shakti's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Visiting the Big Island is your opportunity to experience an active Volcano! There are lookouts, steam vents, hiking trails and more at Volcano National Park. Be prepared as it is often raining up there!
880 locals recommend
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Visiting the Big Island is your opportunity to experience an active Volcano! There are lookouts, steam vents, hiking trails and more at Volcano National Park. Be prepared as it is often raining up there!
Also known as 4 mile beach. The premiere watering hole this side of the island ❤️.
140 locals recommend
Carlsmith Beach Park
1815 Kalanianaole StAlso known as 4 mile beach. The premiere watering hole this side of the island ❤️.
The end of the row of "beaches" on this side of the island and my personal favorite. 🌴🌊🌦🌈❤️
176 locals recommend
Richardson Ocean Park
2355 Kalanianaole StThe end of the row of "beaches" on this side of the island and my personal favorite. 🌴🌊🌦🌈❤️
A lovely place to take a morning or sunset walk along the beautiful cliffs, jagged edges and volcanic rocks that make up the shoreline in Hawaiian Paradise Park. About a mile from the Ensuite Studio.
8 locals recommend
Makuʻu Point
A lovely place to take a morning or sunset walk along the beautiful cliffs, jagged edges and volcanic rocks that make up the shoreline in Hawaiian Paradise Park. About a mile from the Ensuite Studio.
Want a peaceful meditation spot close to the Ensuite Studio? Check out this special labyrinth just blocks from your home base. It's about a 30 minute walk in and a 30 minute walk out.
15 1601 4th Avenue, Keaau, HI 96749
Enjoy!
Awapuhi Labyrinth
15 1601 4th AvenueWant a peaceful meditation spot close to the Ensuite Studio? Check out this special labyrinth just blocks from your home base. It's about a 30 minute walk in and a 30 minute walk out.
15 1601 4th Avenue, Keaau, HI 96749
Enjoy!
Rainbow Falls
A must see spectacular waterfall close to downtown Hilo!
This one is farther away, best to make a day trip out of it. Some say this is the most magical place on Big Island, the sand sparkles like little gems. It requires a 4 wheel drive vehicle to get to it. There are usually locals working this beach to offer rides to and from the beach for a fee.
148 locals recommend
Papakolea Green Sand Beach
This one is farther away, best to make a day trip out of it. Some say this is the most magical place on Big Island, the sand sparkles like little gems. It requires a 4 wheel drive vehicle to get to it. There are usually locals working this beach to offer rides to and from the beach for a fee.
You can pay the fee to explore the vast array of flora and fauna in these stunning botanical gardens or a second option is simply to hike the easy trails just outside and have an equally amazing experience. See where the plants, river and ocean meet. Our family favorite!
192 locals recommend
Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden
27-717 Mamalahoa HwyYou can pay the fee to explore the vast array of flora and fauna in these stunning botanical gardens or a second option is simply to hike the easy trails just outside and have an equally amazing experience. See where the plants, river and ocean meet. Our family favorite!
Kua Bay
Our personal favorite beach on island, Kona side near the airport.
Long perfect white sand beach usually with small gentle wave sets... our favorite beach to float and talk for hours in the water. Kona side.
174 locals recommend
Hāpuna Beach State Park
Old Puako RoadLong perfect white sand beach usually with small gentle wave sets... our favorite beach to float and talk for hours in the water. Kona side.
Total eye candy. The view is unreal. A must see if you are taking a drive along the Hamakua coast!
201 locals recommend
Waipio Valley Lookout
Total eye candy. The view is unreal. A must see if you are taking a drive along the Hamakua coast!
Vintage theater with live performances, movies and more. Check out their schedule of events. Downtown Hilo
51 locals recommend
Palace Theater
38 Haili StVintage theater with live performances, movies and more. Check out their schedule of events. Downtown Hilo
Food scene
Romantic wine tasting with cheese and crackers...near Volcano National Park. And stop by the art galleries in quaint Volcano Town.
82 locals recommend
Volcano Winery
35 Piimauna DrRomantic wine tasting with cheese and crackers...near Volcano National Park. And stop by the art galleries in quaint Volcano Town.
Our fav! Vegetarian deliciousness on every level, from the food, drinks and vibe. Check 'em out!
27 locals recommend
VIBE cafe & health bar
750 Kanoelehua AveOur fav! Vegetarian deliciousness on every level, from the food, drinks and vibe. Check 'em out!
Soooooo good. The Trifecta Chocolate is to live for! Two locations, Hilo and Pahoa.
21 locals recommend
Nicoco Hawaiian Gelato
15-2929 Pahoa Village RdSoooooo good. The Trifecta Chocolate is to live for! Two locations, Hilo and Pahoa.
Sakura Sushi & Grill
200 Kanoelehua AveExcellent lunch and dinner in Hilo. Nom nom nom.
Best breakfast around! Farm to table fruits and veggies. Pahoa town.
57 locals recommend
Pele's Kitchen
152923 Pahoa Village RdBest breakfast around! Farm to table fruits and veggies. Pahoa town.
One of our regular eateries. Yummy Thai food in Pahoa town. Easy to go orders too.
142 locals recommend
Ning's Thai Cuisine
15-2955 Pahoa Village RdOne of our regular eateries. Yummy Thai food in Pahoa town. Easy to go orders too.
Sunday mornings 8am-noon. Great breakfast food and local farmers market delights. Just a few miles from the Ensuite Studio.
169 locals recommend
Maku'u Farmer's Market
15-2131 Keaau-Pahoa RdSunday mornings 8am-noon. Great breakfast food and local farmers market delights. Just a few miles from the Ensuite Studio.
Luquins Mexican Restaurant
151448 Kahakai BlvdGood Mexican food with a bar. Pahoa town.
Charming food market in nearby Pahoa. Small bar/kombucha bar. Prepared food stations. In new shopping center in Pahoa Town.
140 locals recommend
Mālama Market
15-2714 Pahoa Village RdCharming food market in nearby Pahoa. Small bar/kombucha bar. Prepared food stations. In new shopping center in Pahoa Town.
Main health food store in Hilo. Also in Pahoa. It's not Trader Joe's or Whole Foods but it's something.
51 locals recommend
Island Naturals Market & Deli - Hilo
1221 Kilauea AveMain health food store in Hilo. Also in Pahoa. It's not Trader Joe's or Whole Foods but it's something.
Closest health food store. Quaint, good service with essentials.
11 locals recommend
Keaau Natural Foods
16-586 Old Volcano RdClosest health food store. Quaint, good service with essentials.
Hawaiian Style Cafe Hilo
681 Manono StBig local style breakfast spot in Hilo. Often packed.
Cool little Bohemian gallery with waffle treats and yummy drinks. Cruise bay front shops and bookstores.
Wild HeArtist
216 Kamehameha AveCool little Bohemian gallery with waffle treats and yummy drinks. Cruise bay front shops and bookstores.
As local Pahoa as it gets. Fresh baked breads, cakes, savories, sandwiches and coffee drinks!
130 locals recommend
Tin Shack Bakery
15-1500 Akeakamai LoopAs local Pahoa as it gets. Fresh baked breads, cakes, savories, sandwiches and coffee drinks!