A Hilo Vacation gives visitors an opportunity to enjoy the sand, surf and scenic beauty of Hawaii. Holiday makers on a Hilo Vacation can enjoy not just the glorious Hawaiian beaches, but also visit the many national parks and volcanoes. A Hilo Vacation also allows people to learn and understand the rich native culture of Hawaii, the legend of Kamehameha and his peleleu of eight hundred ships.
Things to do on a Hilo Vacation-
- Try out various surfboards at the Beach stores and ride the waves. Orchidland Surf and the Hilo Surfboard Company are some of the best places to buy boards.
- Visit the Mauna Kea and other volcanoes in the area.
- Visitors can enjoy a barbecue, laze around on the beach or try snorkeling in the clear and calm waters at places like the Richardson's Ocean Park.
- Visitors can also trek to the Akaka Falls and Rainbow Falls.
- Shopping for trinkets and souvenirs is a popular vacation activity that can be indulged at the shops along the Bayfront and at the Kamehameha Avenue. Hilo has many shops famous for high quality locally made printed fabrics and clothing. Visitors can also check out the best Hawaiian guitars and ukuleles at Hilo Guitars on Ponahawai Street. The Kahuina Gallery is a cooperative society of the Island's artists and musicians, selling postcards, music CDs, local publications and even original works from local painters.
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- The Hilo Farmer's Market, held every Wednesday and Saturday, is a great place to shop for local produce as well as trinkets and junk jewelery. It is also a good place to try out some typical local food.
Best places to stay on a Hilo Vacation are -
- Friends Bed and Breakfast
- Dolphin Bay, Hilo
- Castle Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, Hilo
- Country Club Hawaii Condo Hotel, Hilo
- Hilo Seaside Hotel, Hilo
- Uncle Billy's Hilo Bay Hotel, Hilo
Eating out on a Hilo Vacation-
- The Asian population in Hilo makes it's influence felt through the number of Chinese, Thai, Japanese, Vietnamese and Korean Restaurants in the city. Some good places to eat are the Royal Siam, Miwa, Naung Mai Thai Restaurant, Ocean Sushi Deli and Koji's Bento Korner.
- Visitors can also enjoy the local fare like Pupus or Loco Moco. A typical Hawaiian Plate Lunch consists of steamed rice, salads, and delicious seafood and meat. Traditional Hawaiian Island cuisine can be enjoyed at Restaurant Kaikodo, Miyo's and the Kuhio Grill.
- Hilo Homemade Ice Cream in downtown Hilo, is famous for its ice cream. Wilson's By The Bay is known for it's Shaved Ice lollies and candy.
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