Timeline
09:00
Botanical Gardens University of Hawai'i Hilo
Walk through the Botanical Gardens University of Hawai'i Hilo. It is open daily without charge, so you can enter whenever you like. The quietest time to arrive is right when you start, allowing you to enjoy the greenery before the day gets busy.
09:45
Walk 3 minutes to Suisan to pick up poke. You can buy it by weight and take your package to the park across the street for a picnic. Since there are no opening hours listed, it is wise to go earlier in the day to ensure they have fresh selections available.
10:15
Head 8 minutes northwest to University Heights Park. This is a short walk that makes it easy to find a quiet spot to sit and enjoy your poke while watching the world go by.
Local tip
Suisan does not publish hours, so visiting in the morning is your best bet for the best selection. University Heights Park is the closest green space to the poke shop, making for a seamless picnic experience.
Check before you go
- Suisan has no listed opening hours; go early to ensure availability.
- Botanical Gardens University of Hawai'i Hilo is free and open daily.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Hilo (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).