Explore Hawaiʻi Island

Experience the Extraordinary

a land of endless adventure

From the fiery glow of Kīlauea, the world’s most active volcano, to the celestial heights of Mauna Kea, where snow-capped peaks touch the stars, the Big Island of Hawaiʻi is a playground for the soul.

Discover the Big Island

Your ultimate Hawaiian escape starts here.

The Big Island is the vibrant heart of local Hawaiian culture—a living, breathing legacy that traces its roots to ancient Polynesia and remains a powerful part of daily life today. Early Hawaiians divided the island into six distinct moku (districts)—honoring their distinctive climate, geography, and aliʻi (chiefs):

Puna District

Keaʻau | Mountain View | Pāhoa | Volcano

This is our home! Rugged coastline, ever-changing landscapes, and free-spirited, community vibes.

Hilo District

Hilo | Pana'ewa | Keaukaha | Honomū

Hilo town, magnificent bay views, life-giving rain, and the power and enchantment of hula.

Hāmākua Coast

Paʻauilo | ʻĀhualoa | Honokaʻa | Waipiʻo

Lush emerald forests, roaring waterfalls, and the fertile valleys of the windward coast.

Kohala Country

Hāwī | Kapaʻau | Kawaihae | Waikōloa | Waimea

Sun-drenched sandy beaches, windswept pastures, and cool mountain air—this is Hawaiian cowboy country!

Kona District

Kailua | Hōlualoa | Keauhou | Kealakekua

Picturesque fishing villages, golden sunsets, and the aroma of roasting coffee and cacao beans.

Kaʻū District

Pahala | Nāʻālehu | Punaluʻu | Ocean View

Fiery, roaring lava, sea turtles lounging on black sand beaches, and cloud forests echoing with native birdsong.

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Puna District | Pāhoa & Keaʻau

Explore vibrant plantation-era towns that have long been cultural crossroads

You’ll be staying within a 5-minute drive of historic Pāhoa Town and a 15-minute drive of Keaʻau. Once a bustling stop along early trade routes and rail lines, Pāhoa has evolved into a creative, eclectic community known for its local shops, farmers markets, deep ties to Hawaiian history, and resilience in the face of volcanic activity. Nearby Keaʻau offers additional convenience! You’ll have easy access to groceries, gas stations, medical services, a post office, and other everyday essentials—all just a short drive away.

I believe Hawaiʻi is the most precious jewel in the world.

—Don Ho

Our Recommendations

Restaurants, Shops, and Attractions

Our recommendations focus on locally owned businesses whenever possible. Supporting local means you’ll enjoy more authentic food, crafts, and experiences—while directly helping the families and neighbors who make this area so special.

Nearby Essentials

Grocery: Mālama Market, Island Naturals Market & Deli, Foodland Keaʻau, Keaʻau Natural Foods

Pharmacy: Long’s Drugs Pāhoa

Gas: Mālama Gas ‘N Go, Woodland Center

Convenience Stores: 7-Eleven, Woodland Center

Mail & Shipping: Pāhoa Post Office, The UPS Store, Aloha Mail LLC

Nearby Coffee & Breakfast

Pāhoa: Kohala Coffee Co., Pele’s Kitchen (Breakfast)

Keaʻau: Poppy’s, Olaʻa Coffee Company, Hilo Coffee Mill, The Keaʻau Deli (Breakfast/Lunch), Countryside Cafe (Brunch), Big Island Bakehouse (Breakfast—Sells Out Fast!)

Mountain View: Koana Coffee (Award-Winning Specialty Coffee)

Nearby Dining

Pāhoa: Ning’s (Thai), Kaleo’s Bar & Grill (Bar/Live Music), Liquin’s (Mexican/Dive Bar), Pāhoa Fresh Fish (Fish & Chips), Jalisco Taqueria (Mexican), Van (Vietnamese), The Veli (Plant-Based), Koa’s Lounge (Bar/Live Music)

Keaʻau: Kaleo’s Bar & Grill Orchidland (Bar/Live Music), L&L Hawaiian BBQ (Plate Lunch), Lemongrass (Thai)

Hilo Dining

Moon & Turtle (Island-to-Table—Reservations Required), Hilo Bay Café (American/Pacific Rim), Pineapple’s (Open-Air Touristy Vibe), Ken’s House of Pancakes (Hilo’s Most Famous Breakfast Spot), Jackie Rey’s ʻOhana Grill (Hawaiian Fusion), Hawaiian Style Cafe Hilo (Brunch), Kuhio Grille (Real Local-Style Hawaiian), Tetsumen Ramen (Japanese), Miyo’s Restaurant (Homestyle Japanese), The Booch Bar (Kombucha & Beer/Hippie Vibe), Lehua Restaurant (Island Fusion/Live Music)

Farmer's Markets

Pāhoa Community Farmer’s Market (Sundays, 8AM to 12PM)

Makuʻu Farmer’s Market (Sundays, 8AM to 2PM—$2 Parking Fee)

Kaimū Farmer’s Market (Saturdays, 8AM to 12PM)

Hilo Farmer’s Market (Wednesdays & Saturdays, 6AM to 4PM)

Local Points of Interest

Pāhoa & Lower Puna: Lava Zone Museum, Awapuhi Labyrinth, Star of the Sea Painted Church

Keaʻau: Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Visitor Center, Hilo Coffee Mill, Big Island Meadery, Panaʻewa Rainforest Zoo & Gardens

Hilo: Mokupāpapa Discovery Center, Imiloa Astronomy Center, Hawaiʻi Tropical Botanical Garden, Liliʻuokalani Gardens

Volcano: Volcano Village Art Tour, Volcano Garden Arts, Akatsuka Orchid Gardens (Check Schedule), Volcano Art Center, Volcano House

Nearby Beaches & Parks

Paradise Cliffs, Kehena Black Sand Beach (Clothing-Optional), Lava Tree State Monument, Ahu ‘Ailā‘au (2018 Eruption: Fissure 8 Summit), Shipman Beach (Hāena) Trailhead (5mi Hike, Moderate Difficulty), Kaimū Black Sand Beach, Isaac Hale Park and Pohoiki Beach (2018 Eruption: Lava Flow Boundary), Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park (Paid Pass Required)

Scenic Drives: Waʻa Waʻa Scenic Drive (Route 132 to Government Beach Road), Red Road Scenic Drive (Route 137 to Isaac Hale Park)

Hilo Beaches & Parks

Richardson Ocean Park (Great Snorkel Spot), Carlsmith Beach Park, Onekahakaha Beach Park (Tidepools/Shallow Wading), Rainbow Falls, Boiling Pots, Wailoa River State Recreation Area, Honoliʻi Beach Park (Surf Spot)

Scenic Drives: Onomea “Four Mile” Scenic Drive (Turnoff)—Traveling north from Hilo on Highway 19, near mile marker 7, you’ll notice a ‘Scenic Drive’ turnoff sign. This road will loop you back to the highway.