Guidebook for Mountain View
Food Scene
This is a great place for homemade thai cuisine with a new menu that includes other specialties. It has grown over the years, and has a lot more seating than it used to, but we often call-in for take out to avoid lines after a long day in the Park.
68 locals recommend
Thai Thai Bistro and Bar
19-4084 Old Volcano RdThis is a great place for homemade thai cuisine with a new menu that includes other specialties. It has grown over the years, and has a lot more seating than it used to, but we often call-in for take out to avoid lines after a long day in the Park.
This quaint restaurant always serves up great a daily menu and has delicious wood-fired pizzas. They are only open for lunch and dinner, so be sure to check their hours.
83 locals recommend
ʻŌhelo Café
19-4005 Haunani RdThis quaint restaurant always serves up great a daily menu and has delicious wood-fired pizzas. They are only open for lunch and dinner, so be sure to check their hours.
Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. This Volcano establishment has great local kine foods to classic American fare. The food is less pricey, and they often have live entertainment in the evenings. Call ahead to see if they will be offering any live entertainment.
55 locals recommend
Volcano's Lava Rock Cafe
19-3972 Old Volcano RdOpen for breakfast, lunch and dinner. This Volcano establishment has great local kine foods to classic American fare. The food is less pricey, and they often have live entertainment in the evenings. Call ahead to see if they will be offering any live entertainment.
The Lodge restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The dining area is stunning with a very old monstrous fireplace. Take some time during your visit to read some of the history and pieces embedded in the fireplace itself. The food is outstanding. This is one of our choices to go for special occasion dinners.
102 locals recommend
Kilauea Lodge Restaurant
19-3948 Old Volcano RdThe Lodge restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The dining area is stunning with a very old monstrous fireplace. Take some time during your visit to read some of the history and pieces embedded in the fireplace itself. The food is outstanding. This is one of our choices to go for special occasion dinners.
Volcano House may not be the cheapest meal in town, but the food is very good, and the picture window views of the Halema'uma'u at the summit of Kilauea are unbeatable. They also feature a bar area, and there is a shop within the hotel area, as well as the huge stone fireplace to warm up by. A viewing area between the restaurant and bar is a great place to relax and just take in Kilauea.
79 locals recommend
Volcano House
1 Crater Rim DriveVolcano House may not be the cheapest meal in town, but the food is very good, and the picture window views of the Halema'uma'u at the summit of Kilauea are unbeatable. They also feature a bar area, and there is a shop within the hotel area, as well as the huge stone fireplace to warm up by. A viewing area between the restaurant and bar is a great place to relax and just take in Kilauea.
Eagle's Lighthouse is a great place for magnificent sandwiches and local foods. They also are a great bakery with plenty of tasty treats to purchase for a reasonable price. This is a great place if you're not looking for a full sit-down restaurant style meal, or want to pick up something to go as you venture into the Park.
43 locals recommend
Eagle's Lighthouse Cafe
19-4005 Haunani RdEagle's Lighthouse is a great place for magnificent sandwiches and local foods. They also are a great bakery with plenty of tasty treats to purchase for a reasonable price. This is a great place if you're not looking for a full sit-down restaurant style meal, or want to pick up something to go as you venture into the Park.
Cafe Ono is a great eatery and features plenty of local art. The restaurant and gallery are located on the grounds of the historic Hopper Estate at the lower end of Old Volcano Road in Volcano Village. They are open daily except Mondays. They serve lunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and coffee, tea and desserts from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Reservations are suggested for groups of 5 or more people.
36 locals recommend
Cafe Ono
19-3834 Old Volcano RdCafe Ono is a great eatery and features plenty of local art. The restaurant and gallery are located on the grounds of the historic Hopper Estate at the lower end of Old Volcano Road in Volcano Village. They are open daily except Mondays. They serve lunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and coffee, tea and desserts from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Reservations are suggested for groups of 5 or more people.
Entertainment & Activities
In addition to a general store, bowling lanes, and a recreation center, KMC offers the Lava Lounge Bar. Drop in and enjoy your favorite beverage with good company and a great atmosphere! Open daily from 4:00 pm. Check the KMC website for closing times. Non-military Park visitors are allowed to use KMC facilities.
34 locals recommend
Kilauea Military Camp
99-252 Crater Rim DriveIn addition to a general store, bowling lanes, and a recreation center, KMC offers the Lava Lounge Bar. Drop in and enjoy your favorite beverage with good company and a great atmosphere! Open daily from 4:00 pm. Check the KMC website for closing times. Non-military Park visitors are allowed to use KMC facilities.
Drinks & Nightlife
Perfect for lighter fare, an afternoon snack or a late-night treat. Uncle George’s features a diverse selection of local and domestic beers, signature cocktails and wines by the glass, making it a popular spot for casual dining (and exquisite views!). If you need to catch a big game, the lounge has a large television. Open from 11 am to 9:30 pm
14 locals recommend
Uncle Georges Lounge at The Volcano House
1 Crater Rim DrivePerfect for lighter fare, an afternoon snack or a late-night treat. Uncle George’s features a diverse selection of local and domestic beers, signature cocktails and wines by the glass, making it a popular spot for casual dining (and exquisite views!). If you need to catch a big game, the lounge has a large television. Open from 11 am to 9:30 pm
Parks & Nature
Likely the reason you came to visit our area. Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park has many touristy hotspots, but staying in close proximity will allow you to beat the crowds to popular spots such as the Kilauea caldera, steam vents, Kilauea Iki, Nahuku (Thurston) lava tube and also see the sights that are off the beaten path. The visitor center, Volcano Art Center and Volcano House are also fantastic spots to learn more about the area and culture and offer escapes on rainy days.
880 locals recommend
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Likely the reason you came to visit our area. Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park has many touristy hotspots, but staying in close proximity will allow you to beat the crowds to popular spots such as the Kilauea caldera, steam vents, Kilauea Iki, Nahuku (Thurston) lava tube and also see the sights that are off the beaten path. The visitor center, Volcano Art Center and Volcano House are also fantastic spots to learn more about the area and culture and offer escapes on rainy days.
Only about 40 minutes drive from our house is Richardson Ocean Park. It's a great protected beach for families and offers some great snorkeling. It's one of our preferred beaches to go to because it is mostly protected, but be sure to check with the lifeguard stationed there for the current conditions.
176 locals recommend
Richardson Ocean Park
2355 Kalanianaole StOnly about 40 minutes drive from our house is Richardson Ocean Park. It's a great protected beach for families and offers some great snorkeling. It's one of our preferred beaches to go to because it is mostly protected, but be sure to check with the lifeguard stationed there for the current conditions.
This beautiful black sand beach is a great spot to see sunning turtles and enjoy the ocean views or whale watch during the whale season. Swimming can be great if the seas are calm. It's a gorgeous spot, that is worthy of being seen even if you don't plan to utilize the beach.
175 locals recommend
Punalu‘u Beach
This beautiful black sand beach is a great spot to see sunning turtles and enjoy the ocean views or whale watch during the whale season. Swimming can be great if the seas are calm. It's a gorgeous spot, that is worthy of being seen even if you don't plan to utilize the beach.
Arts & Culture
The Volcano Art Center offers many beautiful art pieces from many local artists and also provides cultural performances and activities for guests every Friday. For families, they offer an area for kids to color on the front porch so parents can peruse the gallery and not worry about the kiddos inside the gallery.
58 locals recommend
Volcano Art Center Gallery
99-150 Crater Rim DriveThe Volcano Art Center offers many beautiful art pieces from many local artists and also provides cultural performances and activities for guests every Friday. For families, they offer an area for kids to color on the front porch so parents can peruse the gallery and not worry about the kiddos inside the gallery.
The Volcano Art Center Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village offers even more works of art from local artisans, but also has a calendar full of classes, cultural activities, guided nature walks and live entertainment. Check their calendar for what's happening during your stay!
14 locals recommend
Volcano Art Center - Hale Ho'omana
19-4074 Old Volcano RdThe Volcano Art Center Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village offers even more works of art from local artisans, but also has a calendar full of classes, cultural activities, guided nature walks and live entertainment. Check their calendar for what's happening during your stay!
Everything Else
Visit the USA's southern-most winery for a tasting of delightful wines. The tasting room also offers a store full of wonderful gifts and will ship bottles of wine to most locations on the mainland. Definitely a must-do during your visit to Volcano.
82 locals recommend
Volcano Winery
35 Piimauna DrVisit the USA's southern-most winery for a tasting of delightful wines. The tasting room also offers a store full of wonderful gifts and will ship bottles of wine to most locations on the mainland. Definitely a must-do during your visit to Volcano.
One of two local coffee mills just a short drive from our location (See Kau Coffee Mill for the other). Come taste their coffees or take a few bags home. They also offer a store in their cafe and host a Saturday Farmer's Market with live entertainment.
34 locals recommend
Hilo Coffee Mill
17-995 Volcano RdOne of two local coffee mills just a short drive from our location (See Kau Coffee Mill for the other). Come taste their coffees or take a few bags home. They also offer a store in their cafe and host a Saturday Farmer's Market with live entertainment.
The second working coffee mill just a short drive from our location. We love the location of this mill in the quiet town of Pahala (just across from the iconic Punalum'u Black Sand Beach). Here you can sample their variety of coffees and mac nuts. Buy a cup of coffee for your drive along the Ka'u district or buy some bags of delicious coffee to take home.
39 locals recommend
Ka'u Coffee Mill
96-2694 Wood Valley RdThe second working coffee mill just a short drive from our location. We love the location of this mill in the quiet town of Pahala (just across from the iconic Punalum'u Black Sand Beach). Here you can sample their variety of coffees and mac nuts. Buy a cup of coffee for your drive along the Ka'u district or buy some bags of delicious coffee to take home.