Cultural Workshops
Travel is not just about the places you visit. Meaningful travel is often about the transformative experiences you have as you learn and engage with different cultures and communities. An authentic Hilo experience starts at SCP Hilo Hotel, where each day guests are invited to experience a Hawaiian way of living and of being.
Guests staying at SCP Hilo Hotel are encouraged to sign up for complimentary cultural workshops like lei making and coconut hat weaving taught by members of the Hilo community (please email in*******@sc******.com to reserve your space).
SCP Hilo Hotel also offers live musical performances by local artists open to the public in their lobby across from Hilo Bay.
This small family business prides itself on sourcing and making all its products in the USA.
Explore their selection of soaps, handmade malas and bracelets, and essential oils.
Good Karma products also carries a curated selection of vintage sterling silver jewelry for one-of-a-kind gifting.
A pillar of the Hilo community, Keaukaha General Store is a laid-back location for local goods and gifts.
Explore natural and organic bath products, spread a little aloha with hats and apparel or explore island flavors with baked goods and beverages - all from local producers.
Voted "Best Gift Shop" in the 2021 Best of Hawai'i Awards, this quaint storefront features a variety of gifts from apparel, jewelry, books, toys, and souvenirs.
Owner and Hilo native Traci Yashimoto says, "One of my favorite things to do is help customers and with their gift-giving, especially when it comes to Hawaii’s special celebrations and multi-cultural traditions."
She loves stocking items that are handmade locally or are from global fair trade companies that empower women.
Every Stay Does Good
Every time you choose to stay at SCP Hilo, you are consciously helping to make the world around us a better place.
Through our Every Stay Does Good program, your stay helps fund mental health resources for youth through WE Well-being, provide light for an in-need family through Miracles for Kids, and plants a tree in an unnaturally deforested area through One Tree Planted. Healthy living, kindness towards others, and compassion for the planet — together we’re making an impact.