My Fave Fun Excursions
Sightseeing
Our goats are nice but Maryʻs goats are sweet bottle-fed babies. Go check her out, get some goat love, and try her goat cheese and fudge!
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Honomu Goat Dairy
28-257 Akaka Falls RdOur goats are nice but Maryʻs goats are sweet bottle-fed babies. Go check her out, get some goat love, and try her goat cheese and fudge!
I call this turtle town. But you often wonʻt see them unless you snorkel. Swim along the shoreline. They are everywhere. Make sure you are comfortable in the ocean as there is a current and it can feel overwhelming.
There is a lifeguard at this beach.
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Playa de arena negra Punalu'u
Ninole Loop RoadI call this turtle town. But you often wonʻt see them unless you snorkel. Swim along the shoreline. They are everywhere. Make sure you are comfortable in the ocean as there is a current and it can feel overwhelming.
There is a lifeguard at this beach.
City/town information
Waimea is known for its country livinʻ. Hawaiian cowboys, or paniolos, live here. Waimea can be windy and cold even when beautiful and sunny. Check out their amazing Saturday Farmerʻs Market.
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Waimea
Waimea is known for its country livinʻ. Hawaiian cowboys, or paniolos, live here. Waimea can be windy and cold even when beautiful and sunny. Check out their amazing Saturday Farmerʻs Market.
Food scene
If you head to Waimea, hit up this amazing bakery. Love, love, love their pastries. They sell out by 10 am though and the line can be kind of long. Go on a Saturday because you can always hit up the Farmerʻs Markets if they sell out before you get to the front of the line!
Patisserie Nanako
67-1185 Hawaiʻi Belt RdIf you head to Waimea, hit up this amazing bakery. Love, love, love their pastries. They sell out by 10 am though and the line can be kind of long. Go on a Saturday because you can always hit up the Farmerʻs Markets if they sell out before you get to the front of the line!
Their malasadas are so ʻono. Bring some back for me if you go! (Kidding, kidding).
I love their classic malasada but definitely donʻt be shy about trying all the crazy flavors and fillings!
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Punalu'u Bake Shop
95-5642 HI-11Their malasadas are so ʻono. Bring some back for me if you go! (Kidding, kidding).
I love their classic malasada but definitely donʻt be shy about trying all the crazy flavors and fillings!
Right in the heart of downtown Hilo. One of the more reliable places to eat!
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Cafe Pesto - Hilo
308 Kamehameha AveRight in the heart of downtown Hilo. One of the more reliable places to eat!
Lam's Garden
Our fave take-out (or dine-in) spot for casual but delicious eating!
Jump in the ocean before dining here! Food is ʻono and our go-to for nicer dinner occasions.
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The Seaside Restaurant And Aqua Farm
1790 Kalanianaole StJump in the ocean before dining here! Food is ʻono and our go-to for nicer dinner occasions.
Neighborhoods
This side of Hawaiʻi Island is unique with its lava rock beaches. Head to Keaukaha to the "beach" but donʻt expect warm, saltwater swims. Keaukaha is lined with brackish (mixed freshwater/saltwater) ponds that feel amazing when the Hawaiian sun is a-blazinʻ.
Donʻt forget to use reef-safe sunblock. Try to avoid any ingredients that start with an "O".
Keaukaha
This side of Hawaiʻi Island is unique with its lava rock beaches. Head to Keaukaha to the "beach" but donʻt expect warm, saltwater swims. Keaukaha is lined with brackish (mixed freshwater/saltwater) ponds that feel amazing when the Hawaiian sun is a-blazinʻ.
Donʻt forget to use reef-safe sunblock. Try to avoid any ingredients that start with an "O".
Activities
This is one of the better manta ray night snorkeling excursions I've been on! They are professional, knowledgeable but most of all eco-conscious. I would add this to your things to do without hesitation.
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Kona Honu Divers
74-5583 Luhia StThis is one of the better manta ray night snorkeling excursions I've been on! They are professional, knowledgeable but most of all eco-conscious. I would add this to your things to do without hesitation.
If you're staying at our place for the goats, you may want to get this hike in on the other side of the island. The hike is home to herds of mountain goats. Listen and watch as you hike down to the ocean! Wear long pants as this trail isn't always maintained and the elephant grass will slice up your skin without you even realizing it until the saltwater stings your raw skin.
Pack your snorkeling gear; you'll be rewarded at the bottom of the trail. Please pack up your trash and use reef safe sunblock as you'll want to enjoy the marine life here.
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Captain Cook Monument Trail
Napoopoo RoadIf you're staying at our place for the goats, you may want to get this hike in on the other side of the island. The hike is home to herds of mountain goats. Listen and watch as you hike down to the ocean! Wear long pants as this trail isn't always maintained and the elephant grass will slice up your skin without you even realizing it until the saltwater stings your raw skin.
Pack your snorkeling gear; you'll be rewarded at the bottom of the trail. Please pack up your trash and use reef safe sunblock as you'll want to enjoy the marine life here.
A relatively easy, short loop trail to see a pretty majestic waterfall. Be ready to pay for parking and entry unless you have a HI state ID.
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Parque Estatal de las Cataratas de Akaka
875 Akaka Falls RdA relatively easy, short loop trail to see a pretty majestic waterfall. Be ready to pay for parking and entry unless you have a HI state ID.
Mokupāpapa Discovery Center
76 Kamehameha AveA great FREE time.
So informative and fun for kiddos!
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Imiloa Astronomy Center
600 Imiloa PlSo informative and fun for kiddos!
a free zoo? say no more...
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Zoológico del Bosque Lluvioso de Panaewa
800 Stainback Hwya free zoo? say no more...
Hilo Food Scence
Overlooks the bay. Food is great! Make reservations...good luck!
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Hilo Bay Cafe
123 Lihiwai StOverlooks the bay. Food is great! Make reservations...good luck!