This small and casual wine bar is easy to find at the Queens’ Shops in the Waikoloa Resort. Positioned adjacent to the high-end Island Gourmet market, this bar is one of the best spots on the island for wine aficionados to enjoy one of the best wine lists on the island. Others come to test the mastery of […]
Less uptight than the numerous nearby resort restaurants, this casual restaurant offers a themed décor that recalls the days of North Shore watermen and the legendary Eddie Aikau. In typical Aikau family fashion this eatery is filled with good food, reasonable prices and lots of Hawaiian music and lots of aloha. Arrive in the late […]
Located at the rear of Kamehameha Mall in the heart of Kailua-Kona, this bar is one of the more genuine and entertaining local spots along the Kona coast. The bar has a varied schedule of entertainment that includes salsa nights, live DJ’s and light shows, ladie’s nights and even a billiard league.
Located in a small shopping complex a block off of Palani and across from Hilo Hattie’s in the heart of Kailua-Kona, this small and popular family run Japanese restaurant offers authentic flavors, fresh sushi and lots of friendly service. Guests will be treated to a menu of tasty and crunchy tempura, creative sushi. Sashimi options […]
Located just a couple of blocks off of Mamalahoa Highway on the way to Waipio Valley, this local fudge shop is one of the hidden secrets of the small plantation town of Honokaa. Don’t let the rustic small town exterior fool you, this shop is the birthplace of the richest and most delectable fudge on […]
Located in the Kona Industrial Area, this family run hole-in-the-wall begins inside the door as a market and ends at the rear as a restaurant. Authentic flavors and inexpensive prices and hard to find Latino items keep the locals coming in for lunch and groceries.
The Big Island of Hawaii is filled with wondrous adventures. Swim with the manta rays in Kona, or encounter a pod of dolphins from the fairways along the Kohala Coast, snorkelling with tropical fish at Kealakekua and whale watching at Kawaihae Harbor. But nothing is more unforgettable than a boat tour to the coastal lava […]
The Big Island is filled with ocean activities and experiences that create long lasting memories in many and a desire to return to Hawaii more than once in a lifetime. The ocean awaits with numerous snorkeling spots, hidden coves, dolphin and whale encounters. Fishermen know Kona as one of the best deep sea fishing waters […]
Located at the very end of Kalanianaole Avenue in Keaukaha is Hilo’s closest black sand beach. This is Richardson Beach Park and it also provides the best snorkeling close to Hilo town. Keaukaha is where people in Hilo go for a day at the beach. The coastline hosts a number of beaches with pavilions, showers, […]
Ken’s house of Pancakes, located at the northeast corner of Hilo, has been a local staple for more than 40 years. This is the place to get local Hawaiian food (and a whole lot more) at any hour of the day. It’s the only 24-hour diner in Hilo town, so if you’re looking for ono […]
