Big Island Guidebook

Yan Ming
Big Island Guidebook

Sightseeing

Experience some of Nature’s most awe-inspiring wonders, more info: https://www.nps.gov/havo/planyourvisit/basicinfo.htm Note: 2022 Fee Free Days Entrance fees are waived on the following days: Monday, January 17 – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Saturday, April 16 – First Day of National Park Week Thursday, August 4 – Anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act Saturday, September 24 – National Public Lands Day Friday, November 11 – Veterans Day
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Parque Nacional de los Volcanes de Hawái
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Experience some of Nature’s most awe-inspiring wonders, more info: https://www.nps.gov/havo/planyourvisit/basicinfo.htm Note: 2022 Fee Free Days Entrance fees are waived on the following days: Monday, January 17 – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Saturday, April 16 – First Day of National Park Week Thursday, August 4 – Anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act Saturday, September 24 – National Public Lands Day Friday, November 11 – Veterans Day
A dormant volcano, peak is 4,207.3m (13,803 ft) above sea level, some authorities have labelled Mauna Kea the tallest mountain in the world, from its underwater base. Best sky night. http://www.ifa.hawaii.edu/info/vis/visiting-mauna-kea/visiting-the-summit.html
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Mauna Kea
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A dormant volcano, peak is 4,207.3m (13,803 ft) above sea level, some authorities have labelled Mauna Kea the tallest mountain in the world, from its underwater base. Best sky night. http://www.ifa.hawaii.edu/info/vis/visiting-mauna-kea/visiting-the-summit.html
Hawai‘i Tropical Bioreserve & Garden Beautiful tropical garden, best visit in raining days. To avoid mosquito bites, wear long sleeves and pants.
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Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden
27-717 Mamalahoa Hwy
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Hawai‘i Tropical Bioreserve & Garden Beautiful tropical garden, best visit in raining days. To avoid mosquito bites, wear long sleeves and pants.
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Green Sand Beach Trailhead
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Stop on Hamakua coast scenic drive, with spectacular waterfalls and incredible canyons lined by lush rainforest.
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Parque Estatal de las Cataratas de Akaka
875 Akaka Falls Rd
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Stop on Hamakua coast scenic drive, with spectacular waterfalls and incredible canyons lined by lush rainforest.
White sand beach, listed as 2021 best US beach by Dr beach https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/top-beaches-united-states-2021/index.html
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Parque Estatal de la Playa Hapuna
Old Puako Road
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White sand beach, listed as 2021 best US beach by Dr beach https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/top-beaches-united-states-2021/index.html
Perfect for kids
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Onekahakaha Beach Park
74 Onekahakaha Rd
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Perfect for kids
Crystal clear water, black sand beach, perfect for snorkeling, turtle watching, one of the best beaches in US. https://www.travelandleisure.com/trip-ideas/beach-vacations/best-beaches-in-the-us
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Carlsmith Beach Park
1815 Kalanianaole St
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Crystal clear water, black sand beach, perfect for snorkeling, turtle watching, one of the best beaches in US. https://www.travelandleisure.com/trip-ideas/beach-vacations/best-beaches-in-the-us
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Rainbow Falls
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Zoológico del Bosque Lluvioso de Panaewa
800 Stainback Hwy
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Imiloa Astronomy Center
600 Imiloa Pl
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Also named the “valley of kings”, this valley used to be the political and religious center of ancient Hawaiian culture, and housed many thousands of people. Presently, less than 100 people live in this valley, leaving plenty of room for all the stunning hikes, many waterfalls and a magical black-sand beach!
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Waipio Valley
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Also named the “valley of kings”, this valley used to be the political and religious center of ancient Hawaiian culture, and housed many thousands of people. Presently, less than 100 people live in this valley, leaving plenty of room for all the stunning hikes, many waterfalls and a magical black-sand beach!
Historic town, you may try “Kohala Zipline”
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Hawi
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Historic town, you may try “Kohala Zipline”
Famous spot to jump to ocean
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South Point Park
South Point Road
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Famous spot to jump to ocean
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Pacific Tsunami Museum
130 Kamehameha Ave
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22 acres beautiful garden in Hilo, open for events
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Nani Mau Restaurant & Garden
421 Makalika St
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22 acres beautiful garden in Hilo, open for events
Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park

Food scene

Best Hawaii produce: strawberry papaya, mango, lichee, egg fruit , honey, cake, vegetables and more Restaurants around: poke market, pho 99
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Hilo Farmers Market
Mamo Street
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Best Hawaii produce: strawberry papaya, mango, lichee, egg fruit , honey, cake, vegetables and more Restaurants around: poke market, pho 99
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Big Island Candies
585 Hinano St
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Kona Coffee Living History Farm
82-6199 Hawaiʻi Belt Rd
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Le Umu Samoa
16-586 Old Volcano Road
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Two Ladies Kitchen
274 Kilauea Ave
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You can by fresh fish or poke
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Suisan Fish Market
93 Lihiwai St
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You can by fresh fish or poke
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Hilo Bay Cafe
123 Lihiwai St
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For your best bet on buying healthy, be sure to check out Island Naturals Deli
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Island Naturals Market & Deli - Hilo
1221 Kilauea Ave
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For your best bet on buying healthy, be sure to check out Island Naturals Deli
Tasty nuts
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Hamakua Macadamia Nut Co Inc
61-3251 Maluokalani St
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Tasty nuts
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Hawaiian Style Cafe Hilo
681 Manono St
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Fireart Cuisine
75-1027 Henry St
Indian food recommended by guest
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Kamana Kitchen
1235 Kilauea Ave
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Indian food recommended by guest
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Celestial Heavenly Hawaiian Kona Coffee Farm
78-1136 Bishop Rd
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Tetsumen
697 Manono St
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Guests recommended, in walking distance
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Ola Brew - Hilo
1177 Kilauea Avenue
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Guests recommended, in walking distance
Original loco moco
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Cafe 100
969 Kilauea Ave
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Original loco moco
Poke N Sides @ the Hilo Farmers Market
57 Mamo St
Best poke
Fine dining, Recommend by guests
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CanoeHouse
68-1400 Mauna Lani Dr
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Fine dining, Recommend by guests
Unique tour with fresh abalone
Big Island Abalone
73-357 Makako Bay Dr
Unique tour with fresh abalone
Chocolate farm tour
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Lavaloha
1820 Amauulu Rd
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Chocolate farm tour
Macadamia nuts farm tour
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Mauna Loa
16-701 Macadamia Road
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Macadamia nuts farm tour
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Umekes Fish Market Bar & Grill
74-5599 Pawai Pl
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CanoeHouse
68-1400 Mauna Lani Dr
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Mountain Thunder Coffee Plantation
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Activities

Sports and activities
Best place for snorkeling, next to Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park
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Two Step
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Best place for snorkeling, next to Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park
Garden Eel cove/manta heaven, unique diving/snorkeling experience
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Manta Ray Night Dive
78-127 Ehukai St
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Garden Eel cove/manta heaven, unique diving/snorkeling experience
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Blue Hawaiian Helicopters
2200 Kekuanaoa St
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Only golf course open to public
Hilo Municipal Golf Course
340 Haihai St
Only golf course open to public
The only full canopy zipline on big island
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Kohala Zipline
55-515 Hawi Rd
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The only full canopy zipline on big island
Surfing
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Honoli'i Beach Park
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Surfing
Rain forest, water falls, Mauna Kea
Hawaii Zipline Tours
Rain forest, water falls, Mauna Kea
Wailea Horseback Adventure - Waipio Ridge Stables LLC
31313 Old Mamalahoa Highway
Horse back riding
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Paniolo Adventures
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Horse back riding
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Botanical World Adventures
31-240 Old Mamalahoa Hwy
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No diving license required
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Hilo Ocean Adventures
1717 Kamehameha Ave
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No diving license required
Adventures in Paradise Kayak & Snorkel
82-6038 Puuhonua Rd
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Legends of Hawaii Luau
69-425 Waikōloa Beach Dr
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