Maggie’s guidebook
Food scene
Hilo Bay Cafe
123 Lihiwai StSuisan Fish Market
93 Lihiwai Stfreshest poke fish, market style
Hawaiian Style Cafe Hilo
681 Manono Stlocal food; laulau, kalua pig
Big Island Candies
585 Hinano StTwo Ladies Kitchen
274 Kilauea AveHilo Farmers Market
Mamo StreetWednesdays and Saturdays
Sightseeing
the world's tallest mountain at 10.2 km (6.3 mi) from base to peak, the summit is one of the best sites in the world for astronomical observation, my favorite in big island.
25 locals recommend
Mauna Kea
the world's tallest mountain at 10.2 km (6.3 mi) from base to peak, the summit is one of the best sites in the world for astronomical observation, my favorite in big island.
Hapuna Beach State Park
Old Puako Roadnamed as No 1 US beach
one of the most beautiful sites in the Hawaii archipelago, simply a must for snorkeling in Hawaii
114 locals recommend
Two Step
one of the most beautiful sites in the Hawaii archipelago, simply a must for snorkeling in Hawaii
Manta Ray Night Dive
78-127 Ehukai Stone of the world’s best night dive
Akaka Falls State Park
875 Akaka Falls RdRainbow Falls
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park