Guidebook for Pāhoa
Parks & Nature
‘Akaka Falls
Stunning 442-foot waterfall and a short, beautiful hike.
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Great Hike: Kilauea Iki Trail
Wonderful hike up to the top of Green Mountain. By appointment only. Smiley 808 965-5500 *Currently inaccessible due to the Kilauea eruption.
7 locals recommend
Green Lake
Wonderful hike up to the top of Green Mountain. By appointment only. Smiley 808 965-5500 *Currently inaccessible due to the Kilauea eruption.
Gorgeous (clothing optional) Black Sand Beach. Dolphins and seasonal humpback whales.
177 locals recommend
Kehena Black Sand Beach
Gorgeous (clothing optional) Black Sand Beach. Dolphins and seasonal humpback whales.
You can view the valley at the end of the Hamakua Heritage Corridor drive, or you can take a guided van tour, hike, or horseback ride to explore the hidden wonders within.
201 locals recommend
Waipio Valley Lookout
You can view the valley at the end of the Hamakua Heritage Corridor drive, or you can take a guided van tour, hike, or horseback ride to explore the hidden wonders within.
Food Scene
Hilo Farmers Market
Mamo StreetEvery Saturday and Wednesday on the Hilo bay-front.
Sunday Mornings. Great food, live music, lots of local crafts.
169 locals recommend
Maku'u Farmer's Market
15-2131 Keaau-Pahoa RdSunday Mornings. Great food, live music, lots of local crafts.
My favorite place to eat in Pahoa. Excellent food. They make a great Green Papaya Salad. Open for lunch and dinner.
142 locals recommend
Ning's Thai Cuisine
15-2955 Pahoa Village RdMy favorite place to eat in Pahoa. Excellent food. They make a great Green Papaya Salad. Open for lunch and dinner.
Wednesday night is a must do. Live music, food, drink, crafts and lively interactions.
171 locals recommend
Uncle Robert's Awa Bar and Farmers Market
12-5038 Kalapana Kapoho Beach RdWednesday night is a must do. Live music, food, drink, crafts and lively interactions.
Pele's Kitchen
152923 Pahoa Village RdThe place for breakfast/brunch in Pahoa. Closes at 12 noon.
My favorite place for seafood in Pahoa. Very fresh fish and great fish n chips. Try the Ono if they have it that day.
57 locals recommend
Pahoa Fresh Fish
My favorite place for seafood in Pahoa. Very fresh fish and great fish n chips. Try the Ono if they have it that day.
Sirius Coffee Connection
15-2874 Pahoa Village RdGreat coffee with a local vibe. Free wifi for customers.
Fresh baked breads, cakes, cookies, pies and other treats as well as cafe snacks. Just off the main street in Pahoa town.
130 locals recommend
Tin Shack Bakery
15-1500 Akeakamai LoopFresh baked breads, cakes, cookies, pies and other treats as well as cafe snacks. Just off the main street in Pahoa town.
Bananarama Bakery
15-2929 Pahoa Village RoadSightseeing
Seeing the active lava flowing into the ocean is a once in a lifetime opportunity. It really must be seen. To see the earth being formed before your eyes is quite a humbly experience. It is currently accessible with local tour guides by boat or helicopter. www.kalapanaculturaltours.com www.seelava.com www.paradisecopters.com
7 locals recommend
Lava Viewing Area
Seeing the active lava flowing into the ocean is a once in a lifetime opportunity. It really must be seen. To see the earth being formed before your eyes is quite a humbly experience. It is currently accessible with local tour guides by boat or helicopter. www.kalapanaculturaltours.com www.seelava.com www.paradisecopters.com
A historic church filled with hand painted murals that was saved from the 1990 Kalapana lava flow and moved to its current location.
7 locals recommend
Star of the Sea Painted Church
12-4815 Pahoa Kalapana RdA historic church filled with hand painted murals that was saved from the 1990 Kalapana lava flow and moved to its current location.
Drinks & Nightlife
Casual bar with with an outdoor patio, 3 pool tables, karaoke and live music regularly.
31 locals recommend
Lava Shack
15-2929 Pahoa Village RdCasual bar with with an outdoor patio, 3 pool tables, karaoke and live music regularly.
Shopping
Gift shop with a nice selection of souvenirs, original artwork and clothing. Reasonable prices and very friendly staff.
27 locals recommend
Jungle Love
15-2660 Keaau-Pahoa RdGift shop with a nice selection of souvenirs, original artwork and clothing. Reasonable prices and very friendly staff.
Essentials
Longs Drugs
15-1454 Kahakai BlvdPersonal care items, snacks, drinks.
Everything you would find at your local grocery store plus some things you may have never heard of.
140 locals recommend
Mālama Market
15-2714 Pahoa Village RdEverything you would find at your local grocery store plus some things you may have never heard of.
Natural health food store with a hot food bar, salad bar, deli and fresh produce.
116 locals recommend
Island Naturals Pahoa Market & Deli
15 -1870 Akeakamai LoopNatural health food store with a hot food bar, salad bar, deli and fresh produce.