Welcome to Hilo, Hawaii

Welcome to the island of Hawaii's northeastern shore!  Hilo offers breathtaking natural sites along with a spirited town offering restaurants, art galleries, shops and museums.  Explore some of our favorite local Hilo spots below - menu suggestions included!

Food & Drink

Breakfast

Paul's Place
(808) 280-8646
32 Punahoa St
Hilo, HI 96720
Specialties: waffles/lox and bagels/eggs benedict

Don’s Grill
(808) 280-8646
32 Punahoa St
Hilo, HI 96720
Specialties: mahi and eggs, comfort food, hula pie

Kuhio-Grille
(808) 959-2336
80 Pauahi St
Hilo, HI 96720

Specialties: French toast

Koji's Bento Korner
(808) 935-1417
52 Punahoa St
Hilo, HI 96720
Specialties: breakfast burger

Lunch

Poke Market
(808) 961-5915
41 Waianuenue Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
Specialties: shitake salmon, poke parfair and sushi cakes

Mohala’s Bayfront Fish and Chips
(808) 300-9026
50 Waianuenue Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
Specialties: Captain's platter for two

Hilo Lunch Shop
(808) 935-8273
421 Kalanikoa St #101
Hilo, HI 96720

Specialties: waffles/lox and bagels/eggs benedict

Keaukaha General Store
(808) 969-1169
11 Silva St
Hilo, HI 96720
Specialties: laulau bento, pastele stew plate

Dinner

Kaleo’s
(808) 965-5600
15-2969 Pahoa Village Rd
Pāhoa, HI 96778
Specialties: prime rib

Restaurant Kenichi
(808) 969-1776
684 Kilauea Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
Specialties: kalbi, boneless Korean chicken, salmon

Hilo Bay Café
(808) 935-4939
123 Lihiwai St
Hilo, HI 96720
Specialties: crabcake salad

The Seaside Restaurant
(808) 935-8825
1790 Kalanianaole St
Hilo, HI 96720
Specialties: sushi, Chinese steamed fish, oyster shooters

Scicchitano's Pizzeria
(808) 965-5600
2100 Kanoelehua Ave.
Hilo, HI 96720
Specialties: NY style pizza

Shopping

Hana Hou Hilo
(808) 935-4555
160 Kamehameha Ave, Hilo, HI 96720

Island Treasures + Zero Waste

The Most Irresistible Shop
(808) 935-9664
256 Kamehameha Ave, Hilo, HI 96720

Voted Best Gift Shop in 2021 in Hilo

Locavore Store
(808) 965-2372
60 Kamehameha Ave, Hilo, HI 96720

Uniquely curated selection of artisanal products

Aloha Grown
(808) 933-1334
224 Kamehameha Ave
Hilo, HI 96720

Locally sourced gifts and clothing

HILO SIDE

Carlsmith Beach Park
1815 Kalanianaole Ave, Hilo, HI 96720

Richardson Beach Park
2355 Kalanianaole Ave, Hilo, HI 96720

Onekahakaha Beach Park
74 Onekahakaha Rd, Hilo, HI 96720

Honolii (Surf/Watersports)
180 Kahoa St, Hilo, HI 96720

Coconut Island
77 Keliipio Place, Hilo, HI 96720

Reeds Bay (Across from SCP Hilo)
225 Banyan Drive, Hilo, HI 96720

Pahoa Pool (Lap Swim)
15-2910 Kuuhome St, Hilo, HI 96720

Kawamoto Pool (Lap Swim)
260 Kalanikoa St, Hilo, HI 96720

WEST SIDE

A Bay/Anaehoomalu Beach Park
Puako, Hawaii 96738

Hapuna Beach Park
Old Puako Road, Kamuela, Hawaii 96743

Spencer’s Beach Park
62-3461 Kawaihai Rd, Kamuela HI 96743

Kua Bay/Maniniowali Beach
Located in between mile marker 88 & 89
Located north off Queen Kaahamanu Highway, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740

Activities

PLEASE CALL TO VERFIY HOURS/AVAILABILITY

Imiloa Astronomy Center
(808) 969-9700
600 Imiloa Pl
Hilo, HI 96720

Blue Hawaiian Helicopters
(808) 961-5600
600 Imiloa Pl
Hilo, HI 96720

The Umauma Experience 
(808) 930-9477
31-313 Old Mamalahoa Hwy Ninole, HI 96773

Paniolo Adventures Horseback Riding
(808) 889-5354
Kohala Mountain Rd Kamuela Hi 96743

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
(808) 965-6000
Volcano, HI 96718