Hilo

2 the Point Acupuncture

Skilled in the art and science of natural medicine. Applying the ancient Asian tradition of Seitai Shinpo Acupuncture with modern science, Kim is able to treat not only the ailments that bring you to see them, but also to safeguard your long term health and quality of life, so that your path in life is pain free and easy.

Basically Books

This family-owned independent bookstore in the heart of Downtown Hilo is the perfect place to purchase books on Hawaiian culture, history and language. Excellent selection of Big Island maps.

Big Island Candies

Big Island Candies is renowned for their chocolate hand-dipped cookies and confections. They even dip dried squid in chocolate! This is one of the most popular gifts for visitors to take home from Hawaii. Products are packaged perfectly for gift-giving.

8:30AM-5PM daily

Big Island Delights

Big Island Delights cookies. A local favorite when visiting Hilo and bringing back "omiyage", which means a gift to take back home when traveling.

Blane's Drive-Inn

Falling into the category of "plate lunch" place, Blane's has a large, inexpensive menu. Perfect for a heavy lunch after surfing for a couple of hours. A plate lunch usually consists of two scoops of steamed rice, a scoop of macaroni salad, and your choice of a variety of extremely fattening delicious goodness. For the less adventurous, they also serve up burgers, fries, chili, etc. They are famous for their loco mocos.

Cafe 100

In honor of the famed 100th Infantry Army Battalion, Mr. Miyashiro who served in the 100th during World War II, established this local restaurant with his wife in 1945. Destroyed twice by the devastating tsunamis, Cafe 100 offers good food at a great price. Known for their "Loco Moco" consisting of a bowl of rice with a hamburger patty, gravy and an egg, it is one of the best places to "grind" on the island and a local favorite.

Cafe Pesto

If you have a memory of coming to Hilo as a child, and eating in a reasonably nice restaurant with a view of the bay, chances are it was Cafe Pesto. They have a wide range of food, everything from pizzas to furikake-crusted ono. It's also open late, which is a definite plus in Hilo.

Chase Gallery

Located in Hilo's scenic Bayfront district, along highway 19, this gallery features an excellent collection of local artwork.

Coconut Grill

Excellent entres including Chicken Mauna Kea, Fillet Mingnon, fresh fish dishes and desserts such as Naughty Hula Girl Mud Pie (enough for a family of 4!) and mac nut ice cream.

Detour

A relatively new bar catering mostly to an Asian/Hawaiian clientèle. There is a dance floor with music supplied by a house PA system, there is no DJ. There is a bar/lounge area with pool tables, darts, TV's and sofas and a separate dance floor area. Fights tend to be common here also.

On weekends there is typically a $7 cover charge

Discount Fabric Warehouse

This unassuming warehouse offers the largest selection of Hawaiian-print fabrics on the Big Island. This is a must-stop for anyone who loves to sew or craft! Very reasonable prices on all fabrics, especially the cotton Hawaiian prints.

Mon-Sat 9AM-6PM, Sun 10AM-4PM

EightyTwo Creations

Eightytwo creations has two sections in its business: retail clothing and art in the showroom, and full-service custom printing in the back. The retail section includes clothing from 808 Empire, Lemon Hawaii, Upper Playground, Restless kids, Fumanchu, Acrylick, American Apparel, etc. They also feature art by local artists. Printing services include stickers, banners, wall graphics, t-shirts, hats, and heat transfers.

Mon - Sat 10AM-5PM

Four Mile

A popular swimming spot, also located on Kalanianaole, before you get to Richardson's. Though there is no 'beach', it is rather like a large salt water swimming pool, with a sandy bottom, protected from the ocean by a reef. The brackish water is colder, a mix of the ocean and fresh water springs.

Hale Inu Sports Bar

Sports bar with karaoke, billiards, and a great atmosphere. Good viewing point of the Wailoa recreation area.

M-Sa 10AM-2AM, Su 1PM-2AM

Hawai'i Nui Brewing Company

Mehana Brewing Company

Also known as Hilo Brewing Co, this company is the result of merger between Hawai'i Nui and Mehana. Small batch craft beers are brewed at this location, 6 are rotated on tap for tastings. They can not serve pints at this location, only tastings. They also sell logo wear, 6 packs, individual cans of beer, growlers and fills or kegs rentals. They are the only brewery in the islands that produce and bottle all of their beers on site. Their hours vary by season and during events.

Mon-Sat 09:30-17:30

Hilo Coffee Mill

Great light breakfast and locally made lunch specials daily. Some of the best Portuguese Bean Soup around, shoyu chicken, kalua pork, chicken and veggie wraps made to order. Lots more. Friendly staff, great smell of coffee, tours and unique coffee from around the state. Full espresso bar. Coffee roasted on site.

Mon-Sat 7AM-4PM

Hilo Farmer's Market

Purchase the freshest, cheapest produce in Hilo at the Hilo Farmer's Market. You can also find fresh fish, fresh-cut flowers (anthuriums, protea, and other local varieties), Hawaiian-style jams, prepared snacks, typical flea market goodies and artisanal jewelry and crafts. Be prepared to haggle. Get there early, like the locals do, before everything sells out.

Wed Sat mornings from dawn until it's gone, Sun 2PM-until it's gone

Hilo Surfboard Company

The Big Island's surf shop for surfers. This little shop has Hawaii Islands largest selection of new, used, and custom surfboards. There is also a huge selection of bodyboards. They have rentals and on site board repair. Also find Hilo Surfboard Company t-shirts and many local brands. Owner Scott Murray will be stoked to see you and talk story!

Kahuina Gallery

A cooperative of island artists and musicians. A variety of cards, posters, CDs, original works of art, and small publications are available from local artists and musicians. Each Friday night is free open mic and music.

Kathmandu Trading Company

A fascinating new addition to the Hilo Bayfront district, Kathmandu Imports sells a collection of Tibetan and Nepali items. Located on Waianuenue Ave.

Kaumana caves

Fun to explore and it's free. You should bring your own flashlight.

Ken's House of Pancakes

Don't let the name of this place throw you off. They have an amazingly varied menu, and perhaps more importantly, they are the only 24-hour eatery in Hilo.

King Kamehameha Statue

Erected in 1997 at Wailoa State Park, the statue of King Kamehameha is perhaps the most impressive of the four found throughout the state. A gift from the island of Kauai who failed to erect the statue due to the historical significance of being the only island never to be conquered by Kamehameha the Great. Standing at 14 feet tall, the statue now overlooks Hilo where the first King of Hawaii established his seat of government.

free

Lava Ocean Tours

To get as far as possible to the lava flowing into the ocean, get onto a boat from just outside Hilo. Sunset tours are an excellent opportunity to see the lava in a lower light setting while mostly avoiding riding the boat at night.

$250/person

Lili'uokalani Gardens

Located on Banyan Drive, this authentic Japanese garden was built in the early 1900s as a memorial to the immigrant Japanese who developed the old Waiakea Sugar Plantation and is named in honor of Hawaii's last reigning monarch, Queen Liliuokalani.

free

Mokuola

Coconut Island

A small public park near Lili'uokalani Gardens is connected to mainland by a pedestrian bridge.

free

Mokupāpapa Discovery Center

Provides information for the Hawaiian World Heritage site, Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument. Housed in Hilo’s historic, century old Koehnen Building, Mokupāpapa features a 3,500 gallon saltwater aquarium, interactive educational exhibits, lifesize models of wildlife found in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands, artwork inspired by those islands and Hawaiian culture, and many interpretive panels in both Hawaiian and English.

T-Sat 9AM-4PM·free

Naha Stone

It was prophesied that the man who moved the Naha stone, which weighs nearly 5000 pounds, would unite all of the Hawaiian islands and be the greatest king of all Hawaii. Kamehameha, at the age of fourteen, not only moved the stone, but lifted it end over end, and he eventually fulfilled the prophesy. The Pinao stone, which sits next to the Naha stone, once guarded an ancient temple. The stones are culturally significant and touching or pretending to lift them is not allowed.

free

Naung Mai Thai Kitchen

Flavorful Thai food with very fresh ingredients. If you want it spicy, you have to ask for that.

11AM-9PM·Apps: $9, Salads: $8-15, Curry: $11-17, Noodles: $11-17, Rice dishes: $13, Seafood: $16, Stir fry: $11-17, Soups: $11-17, Specials: $12-20, Desserts: $3-5

Ocean Sushi Deli

Ocean Sushi features low-cost original and creative sushi along with local-style Japanese food. Some favorite sushi: eel with cream cheese, scallop roll with melted cheese on top--yum!