T's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Sacred place of refuge for Hawaiians in the past. Overlooks a beautiful black sand beach with lush valley views. Nice place to have a picnic. There is a covered pavilion, tables, and restrooms. As with all areas please be respectful and keep the area clean😁
201 locals recommend
Waipio Valley Lookout
Sacred place of refuge for Hawaiians in the past. Overlooks a beautiful black sand beach with lush valley views. Nice place to have a picnic. There is a covered pavilion, tables, and restrooms. As with all areas please be respectful and keep the area clean😁
Nice place to chill, bbq, soak in the blue Pacific Ocean or just meditate/read a book. Please be respectful of the local area and keep it clean😁
29 locals recommend
Laupāhoehoe Beach Park
Hawaii 19Nice place to chill, bbq, soak in the blue Pacific Ocean or just meditate/read a book. Please be respectful of the local area and keep it clean😁
Nice hike through a tropical botanical rainforest garden that's next to the ocean!
192 locals recommend
Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden
27-717 Mamalahoa HwyNice hike through a tropical botanical rainforest garden that's next to the ocean!
Beautiful cement paved walkways for hiking with a stunning 400 feet plus waterfall and tropical flowers. Nearby restrooms, local fruit stands and eateries.
341 locals recommend
Akaka Falls State Park
875 Akaka Falls RdBeautiful cement paved walkways for hiking with a stunning 400 feet plus waterfall and tropical flowers. Nearby restrooms, local fruit stands and eateries.
Activities
Memorable experience with stunning waterfalls and nature views!
55 locals recommend
Umauma Falls Zipline & Rappel Experience
31-313 Old Mamalahoa HwyMemorable experience with stunning waterfalls and nature views!
Waipi'o on Horseback
48-5158 Honokaa-Waipio RoadHawaiian Vanilla Co.
43-2007 Paauilo Mauka RdAmazing Vanilla inspired food and tour.
Mauna Kea Tea
46-3870 Old Mamalahoa HwyFood Scene
Tex Drive-In
45-690 Pakalana StFamous Malasadas(local pastry). Food is ok.
Mother Nature's Miracle
43-1528 Hauola RoadLocal produce stand on Monday and Thursdays from 11:30am to 3:30pm.
Gramma's Kitchen
45-3625 Mamane StTasty local eatery!
Honokaa Country Market
45-3745 Honokaa-Waipio RdGreat for local provisions, hot foods, produce and grass fed beef, etc.
Hamakua Harvest Farmers Market
44-2600 Mamalahoa HwyLocal farmer's market on Sundays starting at 9am.
Waimea Midweek Farmers Market
67-139 Pukalani RdLocal farmers market and for souvenirs
Ahualoa Farms - Kitchen & Gift Shop
45-3279 Mamane StLocal Hawaiian coffee and eatery
Big Island Brewhaus
64-1066 Mamalahoa HwyGood food, service and brew!
Good food and drinks especially generous portion of Fish & Chips.
128 locals recommend
Pineapples Restaurant
332 Keawe StGood food and drinks especially generous portion of Fish & Chips.
Seafood Bar and Grill
61-3642 Kawaihae RdGreat for lunch!
Kalua Pork Loco Moco is awesome! Also has great sandwiches, salads, sushi, gifts, wine bar, etc.
26 locals recommend
Island Gourmet Markets
69-201 Waikōloa Beach DriveKalua Pork Loco Moco is awesome! Also has great sandwiches, salads, sushi, gifts, wine bar, etc.
Pho 99
Great hidden gem!
Traveler advice
Getting around
Rental cars are best to explore the beauty of this Island
some guests have used Turro
Customs and culture
Honking car horn and local police
Considered highly disrespectful. Probably best not to go 5 over posted speed limits as local police are in their private vehicles and just safe for all.
Getting around
Wild animals
There are wild pigs, goats, and sheep on the Island so keep a lookout as you drive.