Karen’s guidebook
Food scene
Quinn's Almost by the Sea
75-5655 Palani RdIrish Pub with great fish and chips
Great food! Location, location, location. People watching and ocean view!
60 locals recommend
Fish Hopper Seafood & Steaks
Great food! Location, location, location. People watching and ocean view!
Orchid Thai Cuisine
74-5563 Kaiwi StGreat thai, good service, dine in or take out.
El Maguey
74-5563 Kaiwi StGood Mexican food. Dine in or out!
Island Lava Java
75-5801 Ali‘i DrGood breakfast on the ocean
Neighborhoods
Historic little art community with galleries. First Fridays. In the Heritage Corridor.
57 locals recommend
Holualoa
Historic little art community with galleries. First Fridays. In the Heritage Corridor.
City/town information
Waimea
Famous Parker Ranch is there. Beautiful drive. Horse country.
Spectacular views or the ocean and waterfalls. Taro fields and Hawaiian farms. Very historical site. Challenging hike.
Waipio
Spectacular views or the ocean and waterfalls. Taro fields and Hawaiian farms. Very historical site. Challenging hike.
Hawi
Northern tip of the island. Galleries, views, and restaurants.
City advice
Book before you go
Rental car is a must. Book in advance.
Big island with no public transportation. Uber and Lyft are available but not recommended, expensive and far.