Timeline
17:05
Grab a Kona coffee and a pastry at Just Cruisin Coffee. It is open late enough for this evening plan and just a short walk from the park.
17:25
Walk to Kūhiō Kalaniana'ole Park. Find a spot facing WSW. The King Kamehameha Statue is 1563 meters away across the water.
17:45
Watch the sun set directly behind the statue. This alignment only happens between early November and early February.
18:10
End the evening with dinner at Cafe 100. This historic Hawaiian restaurant is a local favorite and close to the viewing area.
Local tip
The line of sight for the alignment is computed. The park is a bit of a walk from the statue itself, so wear comfortable shoes.
Check before you go
- Just Cruisin Coffee is open until 20:00, which is late enough for the November sunset.
- Cafe 100 has no listed hours, so call ahead to confirm it is open for dinner on your specific date.
Worth knowing
- Sun position is calculated. We have not confirmed the view is unobstructed.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Hilo (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).