The Palm Retreat/Island Oasis Adventure book!
Beach Activity
Here at Carlsmith Beach park fresh and salt water mixed together to create an ice cold spot to swim on a hot Hawaiian day! Great for snorkeling or pulling up a chair in the grass to read a book or to enjoy a lovely picnic. The Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle can be observed eating the limu(seaweed) off of the lava rocks from a safe distance.
140 locals recommend
Carlsmith Beach Park
1815 Kalanianaole StHere at Carlsmith Beach park fresh and salt water mixed together to create an ice cold spot to swim on a hot Hawaiian day! Great for snorkeling or pulling up a chair in the grass to read a book or to enjoy a lovely picnic. The Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle can be observed eating the limu(seaweed) off of the lava rocks from a safe distance.
Shallow waters offer a great option for the kids to swim safely.
65 locals recommend
Onekahakaha Beach Park
74 Onekahakaha RdShallow waters offer a great option for the kids to swim safely.
Beautiful spot to snorkel/surf when the swell is hitting the East side.
176 locals recommend
Richardson Ocean Park
2355 Kalanianaole StBeautiful spot to snorkel/surf when the swell is hitting the East side.
This beautiful black sand beach offers awesome views of the Hawaiian sea turtle.
175 locals recommend
Punalu‘u Beach
This beautiful black sand beach offers awesome views of the Hawaiian sea turtle.
Beautiful white sand beach with crystal clear blue water.
70 locals recommend
Kaunaʻoa (Mauna Kea) Beach
Beautiful white sand beach with crystal clear blue water.
A beautiful white sand beach located closer to the Kona side of the island.
174 locals recommend
Hapuna Beach State Park
Old Puako RoadA beautiful white sand beach located closer to the Kona side of the island.
Sightseeing
This black sand beach was created during the 2018 Leilani estates lava flow which began in May of that year. It is beautiful to visit the new land created however we do not recommend swimming here as the current/undertow is known to be strong.
101 locals recommend
Isaac Hale Park
13-101 Kalapana - Kapoho RdThis black sand beach was created during the 2018 Leilani estates lava flow which began in May of that year. It is beautiful to visit the new land created however we do not recommend swimming here as the current/undertow is known to be strong.
Awesome hikes, beautiful views and the peaceful tranquility of the Hawaiian rainforest. Enjoy the songs of the native birds while hiking through the forest.
880 locals recommend
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Awesome hikes, beautiful views and the peaceful tranquility of the Hawaiian rainforest. Enjoy the songs of the native birds while hiking through the forest.
Kalae is the southernmost point in the US. Beautiful sunsets can be found here at the cliffs or you can observe the local fisherman reel their catch up off the cliff. If you have a four wheel drive vehicle you can journey to the famous green sand beach(Papakolea)! Otherwise feel free to hike just bring plenty of water as it is an almost 6mile unshaded hike round trip. There are local tours you might be able to hitch a ride with for a small fee.
18 locals recommend
Kalae
Kalae is the southernmost point in the US. Beautiful sunsets can be found here at the cliffs or you can observe the local fisherman reel their catch up off the cliff. If you have a four wheel drive vehicle you can journey to the famous green sand beach(Papakolea)! Otherwise feel free to hike just bring plenty of water as it is an almost 6mile unshaded hike round trip. There are local tours you might be able to hitch a ride with for a small fee.
Beautiful National Park with historical sites to visit!
270 locals recommend
Pu'uhonua O Hōnaunau National Historical Park
State Highway 160Beautiful National Park with historical sites to visit!
Purchase fresh fruits and veggies from their farm store! And/or take a tour of their farm!
9 locals recommend
OK Farms Hawai'i
1570 Maikalani StPurchase fresh fruits and veggies from their farm store! And/or take a tour of their farm!
Rainbow Falls
Akaka Falls State Park
875 Akaka Falls RdCity/town information
Pahoa town is up and coming we have a new shopping center which has many cute shops and a lovely coffee shop to visit. Different eateries to choose from.
103 locals recommend
Pāhoa
Pahoa town is up and coming we have a new shopping center which has many cute shops and a lovely coffee shop to visit. Different eateries to choose from.
Food scene
The staff are friendly and kind. The food is out of this world fresh and amazingly delicious. One of our favorite restaurants in the area.
142 locals recommend
Ning's Thai Cuisine
15-2955 Pahoa Village RdThe staff are friendly and kind. The food is out of this world fresh and amazingly delicious. One of our favorite restaurants in the area.
Best Ono fish and chips we've had. Other menu options available as well.
57 locals recommend
Pahoa Fresh Fish
Best Ono fish and chips we've had. Other menu options available as well.
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
16-586 Old Volcano RdDelicious blends of coffee and tea available.
Maku'u Farmer's Market
15-2131 Keaau-Pahoa RdLocated in Hilo town. The best ORGANIC shave ice around! Super friendly staff, nice outdoors eating area. Perfect for an after beach treat!
17 locals recommend
Kula Shave Ice
57 Mamo StLocated in Hilo town. The best ORGANIC shave ice around! Super friendly staff, nice outdoors eating area. Perfect for an after beach treat!
Come shop for your favorite fresh local fruit, coffee and maybe even some gifts for family back home. Fruits we recommend trying are Lychee, mango, star fruit, abiu, soursop, and jackfruit. Some of the best avocados can be found here as well!
246 locals recommend
Hilo Farmers Market
Mamo StreetCome shop for your favorite fresh local fruit, coffee and maybe even some gifts for family back home. Fruits we recommend trying are Lychee, mango, star fruit, abiu, soursop, and jackfruit. Some of the best avocados can be found here as well!
Papa'a Palaoa Bakery
187 Kilauea AveFresh baked goods.
Fresh pressed juices, delicious salads, bowls and toasts available. Smoothies that make you come back for more! Sweetest staff <3.
Loved by the Sun
12 Furneaux LnFresh pressed juices, delicious salads, bowls and toasts available. Smoothies that make you come back for more! Sweetest staff <3.
Best margaritas! Delicious pineapple burger (I know sounds weird to some but it’s worth trying). Love their fish and chips.
128 locals recommend
Pineapples Restaurant
332 Keawe StBest margaritas! Delicious pineapple burger (I know sounds weird to some but it’s worth trying). Love their fish and chips.
Fresh sweet bread and other delicious baked goods available for purchase.
185 locals recommend
Punalu'u Bake Shop
95-5642 HI-11Fresh sweet bread and other delicious baked goods available for purchase.
Try poke for the first time (or second or third or more!). Poke is a local favorite, it is raw fish prepared in different ways. Visit Suisan for the freshest catch!
88 locals recommend
Suisan Fish Market
93 Lihiwai StTry poke for the first time (or second or third or more!). Poke is a local favorite, it is raw fish prepared in different ways. Visit Suisan for the freshest catch!
We recommend trying everything! We are still making our way down the list but everything is phenomenal so far❤️
Big Island Bakehouse
We recommend trying everything! We are still making our way down the list but everything is phenomenal so far❤️
Grocery Shopping
KTA is a locally owned grocery store that offer a large variety of foods at great prices.
Healthy food options available for purchase about 15 minutes from the house.
116 locals recommend
Island Naturals Pahoa Market & Deli
15 -1870 Akeakamai LoopHealthy food options available for purchase about 15 minutes from the house.
Keaau Natural Foods
16-586 Old Volcano RdFoodland Kea`au
16-586 Old Volcano RdLocated in the town of Kea’au sits this convenient grocery store.
Hilo KTA Super Stores
50 E Puainako StThe staff is so friendly and if your up to try some Poke (diced raw fish prepared in different ways) this is the place to get it! One of our favorites is Ahi Sesame Poke. Also, a good spot to grab food for the house.
9 locals recommend
Sack N Save Puainako
2100 Kanoelehua AveThe staff is so friendly and if your up to try some Poke (diced raw fish prepared in different ways) this is the place to get it! One of our favorites is Ahi Sesame Poke. Also, a good spot to grab food for the house.
Safeway
381 E Maka'Ala St