Guidebook for Kamuela
Food Scene
Pau
65-1227 Opelo RdLunch!
Locally owned & operated, great coffee stop, and the food is outstanding too.
46 locals recommend
Waimea Coffee Company
65-1279 Kawaihae RdLocally owned & operated, great coffee stop, and the food is outstanding too.
Starbucks
67-1185 Hawaiʻi Belt RdStarbuck's
French Chef, simply prepared, yet awesomely tasty salads, quiche, omelets, and out-of-this-world desserts
17 locals recommend
Lilikoi Cafe
67-1185 Mamalahoa HwyFrench Chef, simply prepared, yet awesomely tasty salads, quiche, omelets, and out-of-this-world desserts
The Fish And The Hog
64-957 Hawaiʻi Belt RdFarm-to-table delights
Red Water Cafe
65-1299 Kawaihae RdSushi, full bar, beautiful island fare
Locally raised, grass fed beef, lamb, and parmesan fries, need we say more?
30 locals recommend
Village Burger Waimea
67 - 1185 Hawaiʻi Belt RdLocally raised, grass fed beef, lamb, and parmesan fries, need we say more?
Merriman's Big Island
65-1227 Opelo RdWorld class farm-to-table cuisine
Hawaiian Style Cafe - Waimea
65-1290 Kawaihae RdPlate size pancakes, ono island style fare!
Luna Restaurant
65-1158 Hawaiʻi Belt RdNice, casual italian cafe, great for a quick lunch.
Noodle Club
67 - 1185 Hawaiʻi Belt RdRAMEN
Everything Else
Graciela's Hair Salon
67 1185 Hawaiʻi Belt RdThe best hair stylists you'll find anywhere
Headquarters for the world's most scientifically productive telescopes, stop by the lobby for an intro!
W. M. Keck Observatory Headquarters
65-1120 Mamalahoa HwyHeadquarters for the world's most scientifically productive telescopes, stop by the lobby for an intro!
United States Postal Service
67-1197 Mamalahoa HwyPost Office
Waimea Urgent Care
65-1230 Hawaiʻi Belt RdShould the need arise...
Just in case
7 locals recommend
North Hawaii Community Hospital, an Affiliate of The Queen's Health Systems
67-1125 Mamalahoa HwyJust in case
Parker Ranch Headquarters
66-1304 Mamalahoa HwyEssentials
KTA Super Stores
65-1158 Mamalahoa HwyGroceries
Foodland Waimea
67-1185 Hawaiʻi Belt RdGroceries
Healthways II
67-1185 Hawaiʻi Belt RdFantastic little health food store
Parker School
65-1224 Lindsey RdSaturday morning Farmer's Market here!
Arts & Culture
Kahilu Theatre Foundation
67-1186 Lindsey RdTheatre, Culture, Education
Twilight at Kalahuipua'a: Every month, on the Saturday closest to the full moon, Danny Akaka hosts a "Talk Story Under the Full Moon" 5:30 - 8:30 pm.
Mauna Lani Point
68-1050 Mauna Lani Point DrTwilight at Kalahuipua'a: Every month, on the Saturday closest to the full moon, Danny Akaka hosts a "Talk Story Under the Full Moon" 5:30 - 8:30 pm.
Family owned & operated single screen movie theater + lovely cafe
19 locals recommend
Honoka'a People's Theatre
45-3574 Mamane StFamily owned & operated single screen movie theater + lovely cafe
Entertainment & Activities
Powder-white sand, turquoise waters, the perfect Hawaii beach.
70 locals recommend
Kaunaʻoa (Mauna Kea) Beach
Powder-white sand, turquoise waters, the perfect Hawaii beach.
a.k.a."69" - Super fun family beach, plenty of shade, rope swings, driftwood, one of the very best!
109 locals recommend
Waialea Beach
Old Puako Roada.k.a."69" - Super fun family beach, plenty of shade, rope swings, driftwood, one of the very best!
Hapuna Beach
We have the boogie boards, just bring your bathing suits!
Perfect beach for the really little kids, super soft, sandy, shallow beach, zero wave action, plenty of shade, picnic area, easy access bathrooms.
64 locals recommend
Spencer Beach Park
62-3461 Kawaihae RoadPerfect beach for the really little kids, super soft, sandy, shallow beach, zero wave action, plenty of shade, picnic area, easy access bathrooms.
Our favorite beach. Requires a short hike in, TOTALLY worth it. Bring snacks, H2o, plan to stay a while, you won't want to leave.
80 locals recommend
Makalawena Beach
Hawaii 19Our favorite beach. Requires a short hike in, TOTALLY worth it. Bring snacks, H2o, plan to stay a while, you won't want to leave.
The only Native Hawaiian Family owned & operated activities ranch on the Big Island, participate in a cattle drive, or enjoy some of the best horseback riding anywhere.
Dahana Ranch
Dahana Ranch RoadThe only Native Hawaiian Family owned & operated activities ranch on the Big Island, participate in a cattle drive, or enjoy some of the best horseback riding anywhere.
A working ranch that welcomes visitors, their "Evening under the Stars" is super fun, best part? Meeting the resident wild boar "Piggly Wiggly" up close & personal.
Kahua Ranch Ltd
59-564 Kohala Mountain RdA working ranch that welcomes visitors, their "Evening under the Stars" is super fun, best part? Meeting the resident wild boar "Piggly Wiggly" up close & personal.
Kohala Zipline
55-515 Hawi RdWHEEEEEE!!!
Top of the line luxury cinema with food & beverage service.
12 locals recommend
Waikoloa Luxury Cinemas
69-201 Waikōloa Beach DrTop of the line luxury cinema with food & beverage service.
Sightseeing
Free nightly stargazing program 6:00 - 10:00 pm
48 locals recommend
Maunakea Observatories Support Services
177 Makaala StFree nightly stargazing program 6:00 - 10:00 pm
Views for days, fun easy hike down to the valley floor & back. Looking for more? Go up the other side & continue as far as you want! Note: next valley requires ropes to descend :)
140 locals recommend
Pololu Valley
Views for days, fun easy hike down to the valley floor & back. Looking for more? Go up the other side & continue as far as you want! Note: next valley requires ropes to descend :)
Short, easy stroll through the jungle to gorgeous waterfall
341 locals recommend
Akaka Falls State Park
875 Akaka Falls RdShort, easy stroll through the jungle to gorgeous waterfall
Parker Ranch’s two historic homes are open to visitors 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Monday - Friday.
16 locals recommend
Parker Ranch Headquarters
66-1304 Mamalahoa HwyParker Ranch’s two historic homes are open to visitors 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Monday - Friday.
Shopping
Maria, the gallery owner, is a treasure in her own right, she is a virtual fountain of knowledge about Waimea town. Plus, she showcases some spectacular Hawaii Island Artists.
9 locals recommend
Gallery of Great Things
65-1279 Kawaihae RdMaria, the gallery owner, is a treasure in her own right, she is a virtual fountain of knowledge about Waimea town. Plus, she showcases some spectacular Hawaii Island Artists.
Gallery owners Gunner and Elli go the extra mile to source beautiful, locally made art and collectibles.
Harbor Gallery
Gallery owners Gunner and Elli go the extra mile to source beautiful, locally made art and collectibles.
Owners Stephanie and Hugh produce stunning blown glass, and represent many of the Big Island's finest artists.
Big Island Glass Gallery
Owners Stephanie and Hugh produce stunning blown glass, and represent many of the Big Island's finest artists.
Parker Ranch Center
67-1175 Hawaiʻi Belt RdParker Ranch souvenirs