Guidebook for Honokaa
Food Scene
Within walking distance, Gramma's kitchen has all you could want for breakfast and lunch. They are open for dinner on Friday and Saturday. I like the ono fish platter with hash browns. Their Portugues soup is really good too.
13 locals recommend
Gramma's Kitchen
45-3625 Mamane StWithin walking distance, Gramma's kitchen has all you could want for breakfast and lunch. They are open for dinner on Friday and Saturday. I like the ono fish platter with hash browns. Their Portugues soup is really good too.
The Cookhouse is my favorite place to eat after a hike into Waipio Valley. They have all the burgers, and platters, with few Veggie options you can eat. Their fried lumpia with banana and vamilla ice cream is a must.
8 locals recommend
Waipiʻo Cookhouse
48-5370 Honokaa-Waipio RoadThe Cookhouse is my favorite place to eat after a hike into Waipio Valley. They have all the burgers, and platters, with few Veggie options you can eat. Their fried lumpia with banana and vamilla ice cream is a must.
The Coffee Company is in a cute place surrounded by gift shops. It's a great place to get a good cup of coffee....better than Starbucks and has a local atmosphere. The food is great too. Good items for breakfast and lunch.
46 locals recommend
Waimea Coffee Company
65-1279 Kawaihae RdThe Coffee Company is in a cute place surrounded by gift shops. It's a great place to get a good cup of coffee....better than Starbucks and has a local atmosphere. The food is great too. Good items for breakfast and lunch.
Cafe il Mondo
45-3580 Mamane StGreat pizza and other Italian food options.
Drinks & Nightlife
Last Call also has pizza, burgers, fries and salads, as well as some other items on the menu. They often have live music, or an open mic.
8 locals recommend
Last Call Saloon
45-3490 Mamane StLast Call also has pizza, burgers, fries and salads, as well as some other items on the menu. They often have live music, or an open mic.
Big Island Brew House has great food and lots of options for vegetarians. Local entertainers often grace the patio.
88 locals recommend
Big Island Brewhaus
64-1066 Mamalahoa HwyBig Island Brew House has great food and lots of options for vegetarians. Local entertainers often grace the patio.
Parks & Nature
Waipio is great for a day hike. Go to the black sands beach. The host has details on how to hke to Nineve falls. It's not for the faint of heart and requires some shoes for crossing rivers and sometimes hiking through muddy conditions.
117 locals recommend
Waipio Valley
Waipio is great for a day hike. Go to the black sands beach. The host has details on how to hke to Nineve falls. It's not for the faint of heart and requires some shoes for crossing rivers and sometimes hiking through muddy conditions.
Beach 69 in Puako Bay, is really my favorite spot for snorkeling. If you need to rent snorkel gear, the best place is not far from here, called Bob's snorkel shop, near the harbor. The beach is lined with trees, so staying out of the sun is easy on this beach.
109 locals recommend
Waialea Beach
Old Puako RoadBeach 69 in Puako Bay, is really my favorite spot for snorkeling. If you need to rent snorkel gear, the best place is not far from here, called Bob's snorkel shop, near the harbor. The beach is lined with trees, so staying out of the sun is easy on this beach.
Akaka Falls is a good place to stop on the way to Hilo. It's an easy hike, compared to Waipio Valley, which can take half the day. The falls are beautiful!
341 locals recommend
Akaka Falls State Park
875 Akaka Falls RdAkaka Falls is a good place to stop on the way to Hilo. It's an easy hike, compared to Waipio Valley, which can take half the day. The falls are beautiful!
Mauna Kea is about an hour, plus, drive from The Hibuscus House. We've had guests of varying types go there. One guest actually parked at the visitor's center and hiked up to the top (five hours). To get to the top requires 4 wheel drive. Other guests have been happy to go to the visitor's center, watch the sunset and then star-gaze for hours.
161 locals recommend
Mauna Kea
Mauna Kea is about an hour, plus, drive from The Hibuscus House. We've had guests of varying types go there. One guest actually parked at the visitor's center and hiked up to the top (five hours). To get to the top requires 4 wheel drive. Other guests have been happy to go to the visitor's center, watch the sunset and then star-gaze for hours.
I love Richardson because they usually have a lot of turtles. Bring good water shoes because the tide pools are volcanic, but teaming with life. The small beach is a great launching point for snorkeling too.
176 locals recommend
Richardson Ocean Park
2355 Kalanianaole StI love Richardson because they usually have a lot of turtles. Bring good water shoes because the tide pools are volcanic, but teaming with life. The small beach is a great launching point for snorkeling too.
Shopping
Malama is a small supermarket where you can buy essentials like milk, eggs, etc. It's within walking distance from the home.
12 locals recommend
Malama Market
45-502 Lehua StMalama is a small supermarket where you can buy essentials like milk, eggs, etc. It's within walking distance from the home.
J.J's, now called the Country Market, has better meat than Malama Market. Sometimes they have good mini quiches, which are a good option if you don't want to cook, or deal with a long wait at Gramma's kitchen.
J J Meat Market
45-3745 Honokaa-Waipio RdJ.J's, now called the Country Market, has better meat than Malama Market. Sometimes they have good mini quiches, which are a good option if you don't want to cook, or deal with a long wait at Gramma's kitchen.
Entertainment & Activities
They have two movies running every evening, except a few weeknights. Go to their website to see what is showing. They are within walking distance., and a move only costs $6.
19 locals recommend
Honoka'a People's Theatre
45-3574 Mamane StThey have two movies running every evening, except a few weeknights. Go to their website to see what is showing. They are within walking distance., and a move only costs $6.