Guidebook for Kamuela
Essentials
One of 2 local grocery stores. Also surf, quilt, and gift shops; and restaurants: Luna's (Italian), Charley's (Thai), Korean (in our opinion better than the food court), Sushi, & Chinese.
21 locals recommend
KTA Super Stores
65-1158 Mamalahoa HwyOne of 2 local grocery stores. Also surf, quilt, and gift shops; and restaurants: Luna's (Italian), Charley's (Thai), Korean (in our opinion better than the food court), Sushi, & Chinese.
One of two local grocery stores. Also several gift shops and galleries; L&L (local plate lunch food); Starbucks. Health food store at the far western end, near the post office.
31 locals recommend
Foodland Waimea
67-1185 Hawaiʻi Belt RdOne of two local grocery stores. Also several gift shops and galleries; L&L (local plate lunch food); Starbucks. Health food store at the far western end, near the post office.
Health Food Store. Friendly people and lots of good, healthy stuff. It's actually in the Parker Ranch Shopping Center across the street, but the map wouldn't put it in the right place.
United States Postal Service
67-1197 Mamalahoa HwyHealth Food Store. Friendly people and lots of good, healthy stuff. It's actually in the Parker Ranch Shopping Center across the street, but the map wouldn't put it in the right place.
Food Scene
Waimea Coffee Company
65-1279 Kawaihae RdA nice local alternative to Starbucks.
Excellent food using fresh local ingredients; pricey but worth it.
102 locals recommend
Merriman's Big Island
65-1227 Opelo RdExcellent food using fresh local ingredients; pricey but worth it.
Good Pacific Rim/Asian fusion cuisine; sushi; cozy atmosphere; occasional live music.
51 locals recommend
Red Water Cafe
65-1299 Kawaihae RdGood Pacific Rim/Asian fusion cuisine; sushi; cozy atmosphere; occasional live music.
Domino's Pizza; Dairy Queen; Mexican, Chinese, and Korean food; Village Burger is a great burger place with local beef and fresh options. Starbucks is nearby.
Domino's Pizza
67-1185 Hawaiʻi Belt RdDomino's Pizza; Dairy Queen; Mexican, Chinese, and Korean food; Village Burger is a great burger place with local beef and fresh options. Starbucks is nearby.
Microbrewery and good Mexican food. Sometimes live music; open mic at least once a week.
88 locals recommend
Big Island Brewhaus
64-1066 Mamalahoa HwyMicrobrewery and good Mexican food. Sometimes live music; open mic at least once a week.
Good food.
There are also several other choices nearby, if this doesn't suit you: Chinese, Thai, and Korean are all in the same mall area.
9 locals recommend
Luna Restaurant
65-1158 Hawaiʻi Belt RdGood food.
There are also several other choices nearby, if this doesn't suit you: Chinese, Thai, and Korean are all in the same mall area.
Everything Else
Very popular long white sand beach. Lots of room for sunbathing, walking/running, or other games. Check conditions - the currents can be strong, and the shorebreak can be dangerous.
241 locals recommend
Hapuna Beach
Very popular long white sand beach. Lots of room for sunbathing, walking/running, or other games. Check conditions - the currents can be strong, and the shorebreak can be dangerous.
Also known as "Beach 69," this is one of our favorite beaches. There is usually a shady spot to be found, and it is often breezy, but somewhat protected. Watch out for kiawe thorns!
15 locals recommend
Waialea Bay
Also known as "Beach 69," this is one of our favorite beaches. There is usually a shady spot to be found, and it is often breezy, but somewhat protected. Watch out for kiawe thorns!