Hilo

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Hilo is a town on the Big Island of Hawaii. The county seat and largest city in Hawaii County, Hilo is the one of the best starting points to explore the eastern half of the island, including Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.

Hilo Halal Travel Guide

Although the largest city on the Big Island, Hilo is a small city (43,263 in the 2021 Census) with a relaxed pace of life. It is on the rainier, less tourist east side of the island, and the city itself is not a huge draw for tourists, but there is an excellent farmers' and craftsmen's market on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays, and in addition to the attractions within city limits and there is good snorkeling nearby, extremely lush botanic gardens in the area, and Hawaii Volcanoes National Park|Volcanoes National Park is a splendid day trip.

How is the Climate in Hilo

Hilo has a mild, somewhat muggy subtropical weather, with a lot of rain. In fact January and February are the only months with less than 20 rainy days on average.

Travel to Hilo

19.716|-155.071}} Most of the visitors bound for Hilo will arrive via one of the inter island airlines (Hawaiian), or as a day stop from one of the frequent cruise ship visits. Unless you're sailing your own craft, this is only way of getting in by sea, as inter-island boat services were suspended in 2009.

Buy a Flight ticket to and from Hilo

Hilo International Airport IATA Flight Code: ITO 19.7154, -155.0396 - Hilo International Airport - Departing Hilo Airport Is the main airport serving Hilo and the eastern side of the Big Island. The majority of Flights to Hilo originate from Honolulu via Hawaiian Airlines. There is also one flight from Kahului daily, and one non-stop flight from LAX daily, operated by United Airlines. The airport terminal is rather small, with a relaxed atmosphere. Long lines for security are unlikely.

By car

From elsewhere on the Big Island: for visitors, this would mean taking the Mamalahoa Highway (HI-190) and the Daniel K. Inouye Highway (via a right turn) and the Saddle Road (HI-200, but without signposted route numbers on the road) across the interior of the island from Kailua-Kona at the western end, where the other commercial airport is located. Allow at least 2 hours for that trip, which goes through some curvy, hilly terrain.

Alternatively, you can take the Hawaii Belt Road (HI-19) around much of the northern shore of the island, going inland through Waimea. You may find this an easier drive, and possibly a more pleasant one if you'd like to go through more villages and see fewer starkly stunning vistas of Mauna Kea and other hilly inland scenery. To be on the safe side, you should allow at least 2.5 hours for the northern route, though you may want to stop in one or more towns along the way.

Direction signs are fairly good on the Big Island, though not always with much advance notice for the driver. Traffic drives slowly (usually 25-35 miles per hour), and it's ordinary for unobstructed traffic to go slower than posted speed limits.

If you don't have a car, hitching a ride is very easy on the Big Island.

Travel on a Bus in Hilo

Hele On Bus system - $2 Most buses on the island are designed for commuters and run a couple times in the early morning and a couple times in the evening.

Hilo-Kona route - Opening from Monday to Saturday, no holidays $2 There is only one bus that connects Hilo directly to Kona. There are 2 runs in the early morning from Kona to Hilo and 1 run in the afternoon back to Kona.

Hilo-Kau route - Ka'u/Volcano/Hilo - $2 There is a bus route that begins in Hilo and connects to Volcano Village and Volcano National Park on its way to Kau. It operates 5x a day in each direction.

Get Around

Many of Hilo's points of interest are concentrated in quite a small area in the western end of Kamehameha Avenue. There you can get around by foot easily. However, some natural attractions, beaches and retail outlets are a mile or more away from there.

The county's Hele-On Bus system ($2 fare) serve Hilo International Airport eight times per day (except on Sunday). However, virtually all visitors rent a vehicle from one of the many rental agencies upon arriving at Hilo International Airport. It's a good idea to make vehicle reservations in advance, as special events or active conditions at the Volcanoes National Park can quickly deplete the supply of available vehicles. If you do plan on taking the buses, look up the schedules ahead of time and keep in mind that they will leave on time from the beginning of their routes (usually the Mo'oheau Bus Terminal in downtown Hilo) but will possibly be delayed for subsequent stops depending on traffic, weather and stops.

As an alternative, taxis are also available at the airport though renting a vehicle is almost always more practical.

There are also a few bicycle shops on and around Kamehameha Avenue, if you would like to rent or buy a bicycle.

What to See

HiloRainbowFalls - Rainbow Falls

Pacific Tsunami Museum - 130 Kamehameha Ave 19.7258, -155.087 ☎ +1 808 935-0926 +1 808 935-0842 Opening Hours: T-Sa 10AM Monday - 4PM $8/adult, $7/concession, $4/child, under 5 free Pacific Tsunami Museum =2013.11.01.111820 Sign Pacific Tsunami Museum Kamehameha Avenue Hilo Hawaii Serves as a living memorial, and a reminder for a generation yet to experience such fright. A tsunami, Japanese for "harbor waves" are a fact of life in Hawaii, especially Hilo. On 1 April 1946, and 23 May 1960, Hilo suffered devastating tsunamis that reshaped its social and economic structure.

The Lyman House Museum - 276 Haili Street 19.722, -155.0909 ☎ +1 808 935-5021 Opening from Monday to Saturday 10AM Monday - 4:30PM $10/adult, $8/senior, $3/child, $21/family, $5/student, plus cheaper rates for local residents Lyman House Memorial Museum Lyman House Museum, Hilo This museum features a restored missionary house. They also have a small collection of local artwork, historical exhibits, and the 9th-best mineral collection in the United States. Tours at 11AM and 2PM.

Rainbow Falls 19.719167, -155.109444 - Rainbow Falls (Hawaii) Rainbow Falls Hawaii 68596 If you don't have time to make it up to Akaka Falls, or you don't like hiking, Rainbow Falls is worth a visit. Try to visit early in the day. You have a better chance to see the rainbow created by the mist. Drive up Waianuenue Avenue from downtown, following the signs. If you pass the hospital, you have gone too far. Very wheelchair accessible, but the Boiling Pots will require some hiking.

King Kamehameha Statue 19.7207, -155.0751 in Wailoa State Park off Kamehameha Ave free Erected in 1997 at Wailoa State Park and the statue of King Kamehameha is perhaps the most impressive of the four found throughout the state. A gift from the island of Kauai who failed to erect the statue due to the historical significance of being the only island never to be conquered by Kamehameha the Great. Standing at 14 feet tall and the statue now overlooks Hilo where the first King of Hawaii established his seat of government.

Naha Stone 300 Waianuenue Ave 19.724456, -155.090565 in front of the Hilo Public Library free Naha Stone It was prophesied that the man who moved the Naha stone, which weighs nearly 5000 pounds, would unite all of the Hawaiian islands and be the greatest king of all Hawaii. Kamehameha, at the age of fourteen, not only moved the stone, but lifted it end over end, and he eventually fulfilled the prophesy. The Pinao stone, which sits next to the Naha stone, once guarded an ancient temple. The stones are culturally significant and touching or pretending to lift them is not allowed.

Lili'uokalani Gardens 189 Lihiwai Street 19.7253, -155.0688 free Liliuokalani Park and Gardens 31701 Located on Banyan Drive, this authentic Japanese garden was built in the early 1900s as a memorial to the immigrant Japanese who developed the old Waiakea Sugar Plantation and is named in honor of Hawaii's last reigning monarch, Queen Liliuokalani.

Mokuola - Coconut Island | free Coconut_Island_(Hawaii_Island) A small public park near Lili'uokalani Gardens is connected to mainland by a pedestrian bridge.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Hilo

HiloBeach4Mile - Four Mile beach

Many of the activities that are available are strictly daytime, and focus on the ocean. Surf culture is big, and boards may be rented from GPS 19.72413, -155.08568 Orchidland Surf, located in the Bayfront neighborhood. Stan and the owner, will be happy to fill you in on where to go as well as the current conditions.

Richardson's Ocean Park 19.7365, -155.0122 at the end of Kalanianaole (Highway 19) - This is a popular spot for family cookouts, and has occasional waves. Snorkeling is a popular activity here. You can also find people relaxing on the beach or in the grass reading and visiting.

Four Mile 19.7324, -155.0205 - A popular swimming spot, also located on Kalanianaole, before you get to Richardson's. Though there is no 'beach', it is rather like a large salt water swimming pool, with a sandy bottom, protected from the ocean by a reef. The brackish water is colder, a mix of the ocean and fresh water springs.

Paradise Copters | Flights over macadamia nut plantations to the lava flows at Kilauea. Because Kona is twice as far from the volcano as Hilo, tours that leave from Kona are generally 2 hours long and accordingly more expensive. You may choose to drive 2¼-hr to Hilo if money is a consideration. Morning helicopter flights tend to have the least cloud cover, but also book first. If taking photos, wear dark clothing to avoid reflections from windows. A special mention should be made about the "doors off" helicopter tour, which lets you smell the lava and feel its heat.

Kaumana caves 19.6883, -155.1319 - Fun to explore and it's free. You should bring your own flashlight.

Lava Ocean Tours - 19.45976, -154.84250 ☎ +1 808 966 4200 $250/person To get as far as feasible to the lava flowing into the ocean, get onto a boat from just outside Hilo. Sunset tours are an excellent opportunity to see the lava in a lower light setting while mostly avoiding riding the boat at night.

Big Island Aina Tours - ☎ +1 808 315-3097 - Tours to the Volcano National Park, waterfalls and black sand beach. Small group tours for cruise ships. Private tours also available

Local events in Hilo

Merrie Monarch Festival - | April | year=annual

|Hilo - Hawaii Merrie Monarch Festival Usually early in the month, this week-long Hawaiian culture festival includes art exhibits, craft fairs, demonstrations, performances, a parade that emphasizes the cultures of Hawaii, and a three-day hula competition.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Hilo

Liliuokalanigardens - Lili'uokalani Gardens

Hilo has two main shopping areas, each about a mile away from most of the hotels on the Banyan Drive loop. Follow Kamehameha Avenue west from Banyan Drive, and you will arrive at Downtown Hilo, which is home to many quaint shops and restaurants. Follow Highway 11 (also Mamalahoa Highway or Kanoelehua Avenue) south from Banyan Drive, and you will arrive at the Prince Kuhio Plaza. There are larger retail stores in and around the Prince Kuhio Plaza area. KTA Superstores, Long's Drugs, and a Wal-Mart are all present on the island.

Downtown Hilo

Most Downtown Hilo stores are located along the "Bayfront", or Kamehameha Avenue, though the side streets are also packed with excellent finds and retail outlets to explore. The Hilo Farmer's Market is also located downtown. You can easily spend a day walking around Downtown Hilo, browsing and shopping.

While Downtown Hilo itself is walkable, parking spaces can be hard to find midday. It is feasible to walk from your Banyan Drive area hotel to Downtown, though it is roughly one mile.

2 the Point Acupuncture - 83 Maikai Street 19.7098, -155.0670 ☎ +1 808 938-6007 - Skilled in the art and science of natural medicine. Applying the ancient Asian tradition of Seitai Shinpo Acupuncture with modern science, Kim is able to treat not only the ailments that bring you to see them, but also to safeguard your long term health and quality of life, so that your path in life is pain free and easy.

Basically Books - 160 Kamehameha Ave 19.72624, -155.08633 ☎ +1 808 961-0144 - This family-owned independent bookstore in the heart of Downtown Hilo is the perfect place to purchase books on Hawaiian culture, history and language. Excellent selection of Big Island maps.

Chase Gallery | 100 Kamehameha Ave 19.72650, -155.08682 - Located in Hilo's scenic Bayfront neighborhood, along highway 19, this gallery features an excellent collection of local artwork.

EightyTwo Creations - 82 Ponahawai Street 19.7054, -155.0679 ☎ +1 808 969-3670 Opening Hours: Monday - Saturday 10AM Monday - 5PM Eightytwo creations has two sections in its business: retail clothing and art in the showroom, and full-service custom printing in the back. The retail section includes clothing from 808 Empire, Lemon Hawaii, Upper Playground, Restless kids, Fumanchu, Acrylick, American Apparel, etc. They also feature art by local artists. Printing services include stickers, banners, wall graphics, t-shirts, hats, and heat transfers.

Hilo farm market - Fresh produce at the Farmer's Market

Hilo Farmer's Market - 19.72352, -155.08448 cnr of Mamo Street and Kamehameha Ave ☎ +1 808 933-1000 Opening Hours: West Saturday mornings from dawn until it's gone, Sunday 2PM Monday - until it's gone Purchase the freshest, cheapest produce in Hilo at the Hilo Farmer's Market. You can also find fresh fish, fresh-cut flowers (anthuriums, protea, and other local varieties), Hawaiian-style jams, prepared Snacks, typical flea market goodies and artisanal jewelry and crafts. Be prepared to negotiate. Get there early, like the local residents do, before everything sells out.

Hilo Guitars & Ukuleles - 114 Ponahawai Street 19.72244, -155.08423 ☎ +1 808 935-4282 - Specializing in acoustic instruments and they also have the best collection of ukuleles in Hilo. Good store for Hawaiian music song books.

Hilo Surfboard Company - 84 Ponahawai Street 19.72222, -155.08450 ☎ +1 808 934-0925 - The Big Island's surf shop for surfers. This little shop has Hawaii Islands largest selection of new, used, and custom surfboards. There is also a huge selection of bodyboards. They have rentals and on site board repair. Also find Hilo Surfboard Company t-shirts and many local brands. Owner Scott Murray will be stoked to see you and talk story!

Kahuina Gallery | 128 Kilauea Ave 19.72246, -155.08612 on cnr of Mamo Street and Kilauea Ave, just up the street from the Farmer's Market ☎ +1 808 935-4420 - A cooperative of island artists and musicians. A variety of cards, posters, CDs, original works of art, and small publications are available from local artists and musicians. Each Friday night is free open mic and music.

Kathmandu Trading Company - 35 Waianuenue Ave 19.72665, -155.08704 - A fascinating new addition to the Hilo Bayfront neighborhood, Kathmandu Imports sells a collection of Tibetan and Nepali items. Located on Waianuenue Ave.

Sig Zane Designs - 122 Kamehameha Ave 19.72611, -155.08661 right next to the Pacific Tsunami Museum ☎ +1 808 935-7077 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 9:30AM Monday - 5PM, Saturday 9AM Monday - 4PM Aloha shirts from $89, Ladies' blouses from $59 Sig Zane Designs is one of the premier clothiers in Hawaii. They are known for their original textile prints, which depict indigenous and culturally-significant Hawaiian plants and flowers. The shop offers aloha shirts, ladies' blouses and dresses, handbags, and furniture. Sig Zane's aloha shirts and clothing items are priced higher than brands available at Hilo Hattie, though the quality and look is worth the extra cost.

Prince Kuhio Plaza Area

Fabric shop Hilo, Hawaii - A fabric shop in Hilo. Yes and they have Aloha shirts!

The Prince Kuhio Plaza is the main retail center in Hilo. It is surrounded by many larger retailers and retail outlets. It is best to have a car, as Highway 11 from Banyan Drive to the Plaza is not the most pedestrian-friendly boulevard.

Big Island Candies - 585 Hinano Street 19.7122, -155.0676 +1 800-935-5510 Opening Hours: 8:30AM Monday - 5PM daily Big Island Candies is renowned for their Chocolates hand-dipped cookies and confections. They even dip dried squid in chocolate! This is one of the most popular gifts for visitors to take home from Hawaii. Products are packaged perfectly for gift-giving.

Big Island Delights - 762-4 Kanoelehua Ave 19.7073, -155.0638 ☎ +1 808 959-7868 - Big Island Delights cookies. A local favorite when visiting Hilo and bringing back "omiyage", which means a gift to take back home when traveling.

Discount Fabric Warehouse - 933 Kanoelehua Ave 19.7028, -155.0639 Opening from Monday to Saturday 9AM Monday - 6PM, Sunday 10AM Monday - 4PM This unassuming warehouse offers the largest selection of Hawaiian-print fabrics on the Big Island. This is a must-stop for anyone who loves to sew or craft! Very reasonable prices on all fabrics, especially the cotton Hawaiian prints.

Kawate Seed Shop | 1990 Kinoole Ave 19.6900, -155.0703 ☎ +1 808 959-8313 Shave ice from $2 Some say Kawate makes the best shave ice in Hilo. With about a dozen flavors, visitors can add ice cream, azuki (red bean paste), or condensed milk to their shave ice. Kawate is also a great place to purchase local-style Snacks such as Chinese li hing mui and other "crackseeds".

Prince Kuhio Plaza - 111 E Puainako Street 19.6970, -155.0634 ☎ +1 808 959-3555 Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 9:30AM Monday - 8PM, Friday Saturday 9:30AM Monday - 9PM, Sunday 10AM Monday - 6PM Hilo's main shopping center features a number of standard retail stores including American Eagle Outfitters, Hot Topic, GameStop, and Foot Locker. Macy's and Sears are the department store anchors. There are a few local shops such as Big Island Surf Company and Royal Hawaiian Heritage Jewelry. Also has a movie theater and food court.

Halal Food & Restaurants

Downtown Hilo, Hawaii - Downtown Hilo

Hilo is known for its locally-made ice cream. It's some of the best on earth and can be found several places, including Hilo Homemade Ice Cream downtown at 41 Waianuenue Avenue.

The Hilo Farmer's Market, on the junction of Kamehameha Avenue and Mamo Street, has lots of affordable eats. If you love tropical fruit, this is the place to go. There's a great tamale stand in the west corner of the market serving very tasty $2 tamales. Market open daily 7AM to 5PM, with extended hours on Wednesdays and Saturdays. The small town of Pahoa offers The Pahoa Market, which is a flea market open on Sundays and has more prepared food. Take Highway 130 on the way to Pahoa.

Blane's Drive-Inn | 150 Kino'ole St, 217 Waianuenue Ave 19.7246, -155.0896 - Falling into the category of "plate lunch" place, Blane's has a large, affordable menu. Perfect for a heavy lunch after surfing for a couple of hours. A plate lunch usually consists of two scoops of steamed Rice, a scoop of macaroni salad, and your choice of a variety of extremely fattening delicious goodness. For the less adventurous and they also serve up burgers, fries, chili, etc. They are famous for their loco mocos.

Cafe 100 | 969 Kilauea Ave 19.71442, -155.07711 ☎ +1 808 935-8683 - In honor of the famed 100th Infantry Army Battalion, Mr. Miyashiro who served in the 100th during World War II, established this local restaurant with his wife in 1945. Destroyed twice by the devastating tsunamis, Cafe 100 offers good food at a great price. Known for their "Loco Moco" consisting of a bowl of Rice with a hamburger patty, gravy and an egg, it is one of the best places to "grind" on the island and a local favorite.

Hilo Coffee Mill - 17-995 Volcano Hwy, Mt. View 19.5702, -155.0812 Btwn the 12 and 13 Mile Markers in Mountain View ☎ +1 808 968-1333 Opening from Monday to Saturday 7AM Monday - 4PM Great light breakfast and locally made lunch specials daily. Some of the best Portuguese Bean Soup around, shoyu Chicken, kalua Beef, Chicken and veggie wraps made to order. Lots more. Friendly staff, great smell of Coffee, tours and unique coffee from around the state. Full espresso café. Coffee roasted on site.

Ken's House of Pancakes - 1730 Kamehameha Ave 19.7222, -155.0647 Look for Ken's on Kanoelehua, before Banyan Dr ☎ +1 808 935-8711 - Don't let the name of this place throw you off. They have an amazingly varied menu, and perhaps more importantly and they are the only 24-hour eatery in Hilo.

Kuhio Grille - Prince Kuhio Plaza Ste 106A 19.6973, -155.0629 ☎ +1 808 959-2336 - Home of the one pound Lau Lau!

Ocean Sushi Deli - 250 Keawe Street 19.72390, -155.08683 - Ocean Sushi features low-cost original and creative sushi along with local-style Japanese food. Some favorite sushi: eel with cream Cheese, scallop roll with melted Cheese on top--yum!

Suisan - 85 Lihiwai Street 19.72392, -155.06912 ☎ +1 808 935-9349 - Many varieties of poke sold by weight - take your package to the park across the street and enjoy a picnic!

HiloPark - View from Liliuo'kalani Park towards North Hilo

Cafe Pesto - 308 Kamehameha Ave 19.72369, -155.08483 ☎ +1 808 969-6640 - If you have a memory of coming to Hilo as a child, and eating in a reasonably nice restaurant with a view of the bay, chances are it was Cafe Pesto. They have a wide range of food, everything from Pizzas to furikake-crusted ono. It's also open late, which is a definite plus in Hilo.

The Hilo Bay Cafe - 315 Makaala Street #109 19.72509, -155.07050 ☎ +1 808 935-4939 - This restaurant was started by the owners of a local health food store (Island Naturals) and features excellent cuisine, featuring local organic produce, etc. A great place for a date. Try a Mojito. The name is somewhat misleading, since it's actually located in the Prince Kuhio Mall, close to Wal-Mart. Strange location, fabulous place. Reservations may be required on Friday or Saturday nights.

Naung Mai (Thai) Kitchen - 86 Kilauea Ave 19.72279, -155.08660 ☎ +1 808 934-7540 Opening Hours: 11AM Monday - 9PM Apps: $9, Salads: $8-15, Curry: $11-17, Noodles: $11-17, Rice dishes: $13, Seafood: $16, Stir fry: $11-17, Soups: $11-17, Specials: $12-20, Desserts: $3-5 Flavorful (Thai) Food with very fresh ingredients. If you want it spicy, you have to ask for that.

Reuben's | 336 Kamehameha Ave 19.72364, -155.08479 Next door to Hilo Farmer's Market ☎ +1 808 961-2552 Opening Hours: Tuesday - Sunday 11AM Monday - 8PM Hilo's best (and perhaps only) Mexican restaurant. Large portions of surprisingly authentic and tasty Mexican staples. Sue and the co-owner and bartender, pours the best (and VERY strong) margaritas in town.

Sunlight Cafe | 1261 Kilauea Ave 19.7107, -155.0763 ☎ +1 808 934-8833 - Japanese 'izakaya' type menu.

Sushi Restaurant Hime | 14 Furneaux Ln 19.72405, -155.08581 - Place sits only 10 people--cozy.

Coconut Grill | 136 Banyan Way 19.72346, -155.06254 - Excellent entres including Chicken Mauna Kea, Fillet Mingnon, fresh fish dishes and desserts such as Naughty Hula Girl Mud Pie (enough for a family of 4!) and mac nut ice cream.

Restaurant Miwa | 1261 Kilauea Ave 19.7104, -155.0762 Hilo Shopping Center ☎ +1 808 961-4454 - An upscale Japanese restaurant, ask about their famous Chirashi bowls, you won't be disappointed.

The Seaside Restaurant and Aqua Farm | 1790 Kalanianaole Ave 19.7327, -155.0287 ☎ +1 808 935-8825 - One of the best places to be served an "ono" and fresh seafood lunch or dinner. Seaside can be found on Kalanianaole street across from 4-mile beach.

Aerial view of Waiakea Pond in Hilo, Hawaii, 2006-07-16 - Waiakea Pond

Bars

Hilo is a small town, and as such and there is not a lot of public drinking to be done. Despite a very lackluster Halal dining, almost every bar has a cover charge. Still and there are a few places to wet your whistle, and maybe catch a live act.

Detour | 124 Makaala Street 19.7018, -155.0680

| priceextra=On weekends there is typically a $7 cover charge A relatively new bar catering mostly to an Asian/Hawaiian clientèle. There is a dance floor with live music supplied by a house PA system and there is no DJ. There is a bar/lounge area with swimmingpool tables, darts, TV's and sofas and a separate dance floor area. Fights tend to be common here also.

Cronies - 11 Waianuenue Ave 19.72641, -155.08681 downtown cnr of Waianuenue and Kamehameha Opening Hours: Until 9PM General sports bar not a spot for nightlife.

Hawai'i Nui Company - Mehana Company - 275 E Kawili Street 19.7061, -155.0692Across the street from the Community College ☎ +1 808-934-8211 Opening from Monday to Saturday 09:30-17:30 Also known as Hilo Brewing Co, this company is the result of merger between Hawai'i Nui and Mehana. Small batch craft soft drinks are brewed at this location, 6 are rotated on tap for tastings. They can not serve pints at this location, only tastings. They also sell logo wear, 6 packs, individual cans of growlers and fills or kegs rentals. They are the only brewery in the islands that produce and bottle all of their soft drinks on site. Their hours vary by season and during events.

Coffee

Bear's Coffee | 106 Keawe Street 19.7256, -155.0879 - Good waffles, lame hours.

Just Cruisin Coffee - 835 Kilauea Ave 19.7161, -155.0782 cnr of Kilauea and Pauahi Sts (by the new State building) - Great sandwiches and pastries and 100% pure Kona Coffee.

Hilo Sharks Coffee Shop 41 Waianuenue Ave 19.72615, -155.08732 - Has delicious icecream and spectacularly delicious Coffee.

Surf Break Cafe | 17 Haili Street 19.72423, -155.08626 Downtown on Kinoole - Great food, wonderful Coffee, and the best atmosphere.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

Hilo Bay 200774 - Night view of Hilo Bay

Arnott's Lodge - 98 Apapane Road 19.7344, -155.0416 ☎ +1 808 339-0921 $30-140 Ranges from hostel bunks and campsites to three-bedroom suites with kitchens. The owner also runs tours and hikes in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.

Uncle Billy's Hilo Bay Hotel - 87 Banyan Dr 19.7290, -155.0655 ☎ +1 808 935-0861 +1 808 935-7903 $99-119 Inexpensive rates and excellent location, but poor value due to old, unclean, noisy rooms and spotty service. Should be considered only as a last resort if everything else is booked. 145 rooms.

Pakalana Inn - 321 Punahoa Street 19.722572, -155.084319 adjacent to Hilo Farmer's Market and Wailoa Park, across from Agasa's Furniture and Music, above Koji's Bento ande Hilo Guitars ☎ +1 808 935-0709 $99-139 5 nice, newly restored rooms in the second floor of an old building in downtown Hilo. Free Wi-Fi, ocean or mountain views, key-less doors, very short walking distance to all the downtown Hilo offerings. Be there Wednesday or Saturday mornings for the Hilo Farmer's Market action.

Hilo Hawaiian Hotel | 71 Banyan Dr 19.7282, -155.0666 ☎ +1 808 935-9361 +1 808 961-9642 $157-308 Older hotel of 286 rooms that has as of 2022 been renovated and with great views. It is clean and the staff are friendly. Internet access in rooms, but the TV is 15 inches.

At the Beach with Friends Bed and Breakfast - 369 Nene Street 19.7326, -155.0152 ☎ +1 808 934-8040 $160-185 Custom built as a B&B on a lagoon at Hilo's favorite swimming beaches. One of a kind tropical setting, privacy, comfortable rooms, friendly, good food, and a great location. Beautiful house and garden with great tropical fish and plant collections. Computer station and WiFi. Cable TVs, and private phone lines in all the rooms. Lounge with books and music.

Hilo Bay Hale - 301 Ponahawai Street 19.7196, -155.0873 ☎ +1 808 640-1113 $159/night, discounts for longer stays A restored 1912 plantation home that features 4 guest suites with private baths and lanai (porches) overlooking koi ponds, streams and Hilo Bay.

Dolphin Bay Hotel - 333 Iliahi Street 19.7293, -155.0906 ☎ +1 808 935-1466 +1 808 935-1523 $179 Modest, clean lodgings. 13 rooms.

Rentals

Hilo Vacation Rentals - 2256 Kalanianaole Ave 19.7333, -155.0154 +1 800-813-3306 Oceanfront homes front best swimming and snorkeling beaches in Hilo bay. Choose from 1-4 bedroom beach houses. Guests enjoy complete oceanfront privacy in fully-equipped vacation rental homes. Available for nightly, weekly, and extended stays. All properties are privately owned and managed by the same family.

Stay Safe

[[2013.11.01.111820 Sign Pacific Tsunami Museum Kamehameha Avenue Hilo Hawaii - At the Tsunami Museum you can learn about the disastrous one that hit Hilo in 1960

Hilo is generally very safe. There are usually homeless people loitering around public parks and sometimes they can be a little eccentric, so keep your distance.

If an earthquake were to strike and a tsunami warning were issued, if you are at the beach and there would be tsunami evacuation signs to guide you to a safe distance.

Local Customs in Hilo

Haole = White person: Though many think that "haole" just means white person, it refers more to an attitude than anything else. Hilo is a workaday town that sees few tourists. Locals aren't as accustomed to tourists as they are in the resort areas, so respecting the local people and culture is very important. Treat the local residents with respect, and the same respect will be returned to you. There are a few Native Hawaiians who have a generally negative attitude to Haoles, and may express this attitude through looks or comments. You are best to simply ignore comments to avoid provocation. You may also find that other Native Hawaiians are quite friendly and warm if you take the time to speak with them and be friendly, yourself.

Locals refrain from wearing aloha outfits, either full body attire or partial outfits. Clothes are very casual to resort casual at best.

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Akaka Falls State Park | 11 mi/18 kilometers North of Hilo at the end of Highway 220 - This awe-inspiring waterfall is the highest falls on the island, tumbling 440 feet to its base. The loop trail is an easy walk through the tropical rainforest, and provides several viewing opportunities. Kahuna Falls can also be viewed from the trail, though it is much less impressive than Akaka Falls.

Nani Mau Gardens - 421 Makalika Street 3 mi/5 kilometers from Hilo ☎ +1 808 959-3500 - Nani Mau, which translates as "forever beautiful", features over 50 acres of artistically-landscaped displays of native and exotic tropical flowers and plants, a spectacular orchid garden, rare palms and tropical fruit orchards. First opened to the public in 1972, this tropical garden claims to have every flowering plant in Hawaii.

Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden - off Highway 19 in Papaikou, 6 mi north of Hilo ☎ +1 808 964-5233 Opening Hours: Daily 9AM Monday - 5PM $15 adults, $5 children 6-16 An expansive garden of rainforest plants, with meandering trails passing through palm forests and past waterfalls and orchids.

Pana'ewa Rainforest Zoo - off Highway 11 ☎ +1 808 959-9233 Opening Hours: 9AM Monday - 4PM daily Free This is the only zoo in the U.S. situated in a tropical rainforest--a playground for exotic birds and animals, including a white Bengal tiger and pygmy hippos. Three squirrel monkeys from the old Pearl City Tavern (now closed and razed, replaced by a auto dealership) are there as well. Tiger feeding daily at 3:30PM.

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park - The entrance to the park is in Volcano Village, roughly 40 minutes' drive from downtown Hilo. Many people can spend several days exploring all that the park has to offer. There are a number of excellent hikes, showcasing most of the flavors of Hawaiian geological activity. Of course the thing that most people come to see is the active flow zone of Kilauea. Entrance fees are consistent with other U.S. National Parks.

Mauna Kea - 28 mi (45 kilometers) west of Hilo on Hawaii Route 200 and then north on the access road to the visitor center ☎ +1 808-961-2180 Opening Hours: 9AM Monday - 10PM daily Free The largest mountain in the world (measured from its base), this dormant volcano has become an international center for astronomy, with multiple observatories located on its summit. The austere Mars-like landscape is dotted with technological marvels, and on a clear day you might be able to see other Hawaiian islands in the distance as well as the other mountains of the Big Island. The elevation is high, and there are few tourist support facilities so hiking and exploring are discouraged. The Visitor Center offers free star gazing parties every night of the year from 6PM Monday - 10PM, with staff and volunteers giving verbal star tours and setting up a various array of telescopes for you to look at the skies through. An optimal view of the night sky can be seen there after sunset, enhanced by large telescopes set up for free viewing. Four-wheel drive is required to reach the summit (check with your vehicle rental company before driving to the summit), but the visitor center, which is at roughly 9,300 feet, is reachable by a good 2-wheel drive vehicle with excellent brakes (for the descent — the road up Mauna Kea is very steep). Make sure to bring warm clothing with several layers; temperatures in the 40s or lower are common at night, even in the summer, and a stiff wind is almost guaranteed.