Guidebook for the Big Island
Food Scene
Manago Hotel Restaurant
82-6155 Hawaiʻi Belt RdExcellent pork chops and traditional hawaiian fare
Great breakfast and coffee, and nice view. Love their fried egg sandwich
137 Einheimische empfehlen
The Coffee Shack
83-5799 Mamalahoa HwyGreat breakfast and coffee, and nice view. Love their fried egg sandwich
Great baked goods and ice cream etc., guava bread is the best.
185 Einheimische empfehlen
Punalu'u Bake Shop
95-5642 HI-11Great baked goods and ice cream etc., guava bread is the best.
Great saimin noodle soup and other hawaiian dishes. Good quantity and quality!
6 Einheimische empfehlen
Nori's Saimin and Snacks
688 Kinoole StGreat saimin noodle soup and other hawaiian dishes. Good quantity and quality!
Tex Drive-In
45-690 Pakalana StGet the famouse malada portuguese "donuts" here!
Tropical Dreams Ice Cream
66-1250 Lalamilo Farm RdExcellent locally made ice cream - This is the factory where they make it.
Really good BBQ, seafood and burgers, rustic style with a bar
53 Einheimische empfehlen
The Fish And The Hog
64-957 Hawaiʻi Belt RdReally good BBQ, seafood and burgers, rustic style with a bar
Great seafood and hawaiian dishes in Kailua. Full bar.
154 Einheimische empfehlen
Umekes Fish Market Bar & Grill
74-5599 Pawai PlGreat seafood and hawaiian dishes in Kailua. Full bar.
Parks & Nature
great for hiking, kayaking and snorkeling
30 Einheimische empfehlen
Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park
great for hiking, kayaking and snorkeling
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Must see on the island
secluded black sand beach. The need to walk there 1/4 mile from the parking keeps it less crowded
9 Einheimische empfehlen
Miloli'i Beach Park
89-1825 Milolii Rdsecluded black sand beach. The need to walk there 1/4 mile from the parking keeps it less crowded
Historical "place of refuge". Good snorkeling spot nearby also
270 Einheimische empfehlen
Pu'uhonua O Hōnaunau National Historical Park
State Highway 160Historical "place of refuge". Good snorkeling spot nearby also
Entertainment & Activities
Great snorkeling and diving spot! This is next to Honaunau Historical Park. aka Honaunau Beach Rd Snorkeling Access
21 Einheimische empfehlen
Two Step diving & snorkeling
Great snorkeling and diving spot! This is next to Honaunau Historical Park. aka Honaunau Beach Rd Snorkeling Access
Beautiful beach for swimming or relaxing. One of the best beaches on the island. Parking is limited, come early
70 Einheimische empfehlen
Kaunaʻoa (Mauna Kea) Beach
Beautiful beach for swimming or relaxing. One of the best beaches on the island. Parking is limited, come early
Essentials
Rancho Ace Hardware
92-8691 Lotus Blossom LnRefill your water bottles here
Ocean View Market
92-8676 Lotus Blossom LnClosest grocery store
Second closest grocery store. Some good local hawaiian staples here like Poke.
76 Einheimische empfehlen
ChoiceMART
82-6066 Mamalahoa HwySecond closest grocery store. Some good local hawaiian staples here like Poke.
Good for groceries or supplies, one of two grocery stores in Ocean View. This one is newer than ocean view market.
31 Einheimische empfehlen
Mālama Market
92-8701 Hawaiʻi Belt RdGood for groceries or supplies, one of two grocery stores in Ocean View. This one is newer than ocean view market.
Sightseeing
Historic heiau (temple) - One of the best on the island
10 Einheimische empfehlen
Puukohola Heiau National Historic Site
Historic heiau (temple) - One of the best on the island
Scenic valley great for photos, but also if you want a good strenuous hike, there are trails that go back into the valley for miles
201 Einheimische empfehlen
Waipio Valley Lookout
Scenic valley great for photos, but also if you want a good strenuous hike, there are trails that go back into the valley for miles
This is the active volcano everyone goes to. There are 5 volcanoes on the island but this is the one that sometimes has active lava flows you can watch.
880 Einheimische empfehlen
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
This is the active volcano everyone goes to. There are 5 volcanoes on the island but this is the one that sometimes has active lava flows you can watch.