Shane & Cindi's Guidebook
Grocery stores
Great place for last minute locally made “to go” food and wine. Also a gas station . Kinda pricey but definitely the most convenient. 6 minutes drive up the hill .
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Matsuyama Food Mart
73-4354 Hawaiʻi Belt RdGreat place for last minute locally made “to go” food and wine. Also a gas station . Kinda pricey but definitely the most convenient. 6 minutes drive up the hill .
Best Local Market on island this was the first and is still the best for locally sourced organic veggies , locally caught fish, and sushi rolls. Locally made jams and breads too.
156 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
KTA Super Stores
74-5594 Palani RdBest Local Market on island this was the first and is still the best for locally sourced organic veggies , locally caught fish, and sushi rolls. Locally made jams and breads too.
New and improved market filled with organic and island specialty items . Great for purchasing “take away” prepared food and gifts to take home . A bit on the pricey side , but if you’re into splurging on vacation this is an awesome place !
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Island Naturals Market & Deli Kailua-Kona
74-5444 Makala BlvdNew and improved market filled with organic and island specialty items . Great for purchasing “take away” prepared food and gifts to take home . A bit on the pricey side , but if you’re into splurging on vacation this is an awesome place !
Restaurants
Eat a fabulous meal or grab a drink and sit right on the beach at sunset. Also live music.
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Lava Lava Beach Club
69-1081 Ku'uali'i PlEat a fabulous meal or grab a drink and sit right on the beach at sunset. Also live music.
Magics Beach Grill
77-6452 Ali‘i DrHuggo's
75-5828 Kahakai RdThe Coffee Shack
83-5799 Mamalahoa HighwayJackie Rey's Ohana Grill Kona
75-5995 Kuakini HwyTropical Huevos Rancheros are simply amazing!
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kalikala Cuisine
Tropical Huevos Rancheros are simply amazing!
Pine Tree Cafe
73-4040 Hulikoa DrLocal food choice for casual meal anytime
Beaches
AKA Kua Bay is one of the most beautiful white sand beaches on island. It is just 15 minutes from the house , has parking and showers. There is excellent snorkeling and body boarding here. Try to go early to avoid crowds or late to take in the sunset with a beach chair and soda.
https://www.lovebigisland.com/big-island-beaches/kua-bay/
Maniniowali Beach
AKA Kua Bay is one of the most beautiful white sand beaches on island. It is just 15 minutes from the house , has parking and showers. There is excellent snorkeling and body boarding here. Try to go early to avoid crowds or late to take in the sunset with a beach chair and soda.
https://www.lovebigisland.com/big-island-beaches/kua-bay/
https://bigislandguide.com/kohanaiki-pine-trees
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Kohanaiki Beach Park
https://bigislandguide.com/kohanaiki-pine-trees
Mahaiula Bay
https://bigislandguide.com/mahaiula-beach
Maniniholo Beach
Two Step
Playa de arena verde Papakōlea
Waipio Valley Lookout
Hike down a steep path (but not far ) to a black sand beach. Its a sacred and gorgeous place!
North end of the island
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Mirador del Valle de Pololu
52-5100 Akoni Pule HwyHike down a steep path (but not far ) to a black sand beach. Its a sacred and gorgeous place!
North end of the island
Sightseeing
It is a drive for sure but well worth it! I recommend leaving in the early morning around 8 and traveling south to see Green Sands Beach, Black Sands Beach and South Point before arriving at the park around 2. See the crater, hike around and then go back through Hilo to arrive around dinner. Drive the saddle road to return home. The saddle road was redone by the military a few years ago and is now a super highway rwith proper lighting and is not the treacherous road it once was. Otherwise, spend the night at the lodge and return in the morning.
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
It is a drive for sure but well worth it! I recommend leaving in the early morning around 8 and traveling south to see Green Sands Beach, Black Sands Beach and South Point before arriving at the park around 2. See the crater, hike around and then go back through Hilo to arrive around dinner. Drive the saddle road to return home. The saddle road was redone by the military a few years ago and is now a super highway rwith proper lighting and is not the treacherous road it once was. Otherwise, spend the night at the lodge and return in the morning.
Cutest Town to the north that has wonderful local shops and a Topanga Canyon vibe (only so cal folks with get that analogy). There is an awesome vegan restaurant and the best coffee shop ever.
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Hawi
Cutest Town to the north that has wonderful local shops and a Topanga Canyon vibe (only so cal folks with get that analogy). There is an awesome vegan restaurant and the best coffee shop ever.
Home to the Hawaiian Paneole or wranglers this is now famous for its farmers market and Parker Ranch center. Great stop on your way to Waipaio Valley. The local brew pub “Big Island Brew Pub” makes an incredible burger.
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Waimea
Home to the Hawaiian Paneole or wranglers this is now famous for its farmers market and Parker Ranch center. Great stop on your way to Waipaio Valley. The local brew pub “Big Island Brew Pub” makes an incredible burger.
World renowned for its star gazing and center for astronomy this adventure is not to be missed . It is an easy 90 minute drive now thanks to the newly redone Saddle road. Even if it is raining here at the house it will be super clear at the visitors center. Most nights there are hobbyist with their telescopes eager to show you what they have their eyes one. If you are really up for an adventure and have a 4 wheel drive you can drive all the way to the summit. Bring a jacket because it is very cold and windy . Sunset and sunrise is unreal!
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Mauna Kea
World renowned for its star gazing and center for astronomy this adventure is not to be missed . It is an easy 90 minute drive now thanks to the newly redone Saddle road. Even if it is raining here at the house it will be super clear at the visitors center. Most nights there are hobbyist with their telescopes eager to show you what they have their eyes one. If you are really up for an adventure and have a 4 wheel drive you can drive all the way to the summit. Bring a jacket because it is very cold and windy . Sunset and sunrise is unreal!