Guidebook for Hawi

Chiya
Guidebook for Hawi

Food Scene

Great coffee, sandwiches, breakfast sandwiches, and live music on Sundays!
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Kohala Coffee Mill
55-3412 Akoni Pule Hwy
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Great coffee, sandwiches, breakfast sandwiches, and live music on Sundays!
Great "Hawaii" ambiance, and Pacific-rim food & drinks, live Hawaiian music by locally famous John Kiawe on the weekends, along with hula dancing by his wife Hope.
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Bamboo Restaurant & Gallery
55-3415 Akoni Pule Hwy
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Great "Hawaii" ambiance, and Pacific-rim food & drinks, live Hawaiian music by locally famous John Kiawe on the weekends, along with hula dancing by his wife Hope.
Delicious gourmet sushi, and cocktails made with locally sourced ingredients when available. Lovely staff. Cute, funky setting in downtown Hawi.
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Sushi Rock Restaurant
55-3435 Akoni Pule Hwy
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Delicious gourmet sushi, and cocktails made with locally sourced ingredients when available. Lovely staff. Cute, funky setting in downtown Hawi.
Fresh burgers, fish & chips, vegan options and full bar. Brunch on Sundays. Live music most nights. Indoor/outdoor seating.
Hub Pub
55-514 Hawi Rd
Fresh burgers, fish & chips, vegan options and full bar. Brunch on Sundays. Live music most nights. Indoor/outdoor seating.
Great local food/plate lunch cafe, with locally caught fish, burgers, pulled pork plates and lobster/prime rib night on Friday! Minnie is the loveliest host and serves all her food with Aloha.
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Minnie's Ohana Lim Style
54-3854 Akoni Pule Hwy
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Great local food/plate lunch cafe, with locally caught fish, burgers, pulled pork plates and lobster/prime rib night on Friday! Minnie is the loveliest host and serves all her food with Aloha.
Great seafood, burgers (especially the Poke burger!), pupu's and cocktails in a funky old Hawaii style restaurant/bar setting. They're one of the few places that serve food late in this area. Great staff!
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Seafood Bar and Grill
61-3642 Kawaihae Rd
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Great seafood, burgers (especially the Poke burger!), pupu's and cocktails in a funky old Hawaii style restaurant/bar setting. They're one of the few places that serve food late in this area. Great staff!
Some of the best food on the island! Fresh fish, steak, amazing sushi and cocktails! Thai curry and pasta dishes...something for everyone. Open late, and will often have live music. It's a good idea to make a reservation.
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Red Water Cafe
65-1299 Kawaihae Rd
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Some of the best food on the island! Fresh fish, steak, amazing sushi and cocktails! Thai curry and pasta dishes...something for everyone. Open late, and will often have live music. It's a good idea to make a reservation.

Parks & Nature

The most stunning view on this side of the island! Views of the valleys that stretch all the way to Waipio Valley. Just take in the view, or hike down the zig-zag trail (bring water!!) and go for a dip at the black sand beach below...please only go in if the water looks calm, this is one of the strongest undertows on the island!
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Pololu Valley Lookout
52-5100 Akoni Pule Hwy
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The most stunning view on this side of the island! Views of the valleys that stretch all the way to Waipio Valley. Just take in the view, or hike down the zig-zag trail (bring water!!) and go for a dip at the black sand beach below...please only go in if the water looks calm, this is one of the strongest undertows on the island!
Great snorkeling in the morning (especially), sunsets, whale watching, a hike along the old coastal railroad North or just a quick dip in the clear waters. This is an old harbor that cattle and sugar cane was once launched from. A very local hangout, so please respect the locals that frequent here daily.
Māhukona
Great snorkeling in the morning (especially), sunsets, whale watching, a hike along the old coastal railroad North or just a quick dip in the clear waters. This is an old harbor that cattle and sugar cane was once launched from. A very local hangout, so please respect the locals that frequent here daily.
Great historical Hawaiian village, aqua blue waters and snorkeling access (please read signs at the top of trail down to coast- no sunscreen allowed in water, on account of it being a preserve- so bring a sun shirt!)
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Lapakahi State Historical Park
Hawaii 270
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Great historical Hawaiian village, aqua blue waters and snorkeling access (please read signs at the top of trail down to coast- no sunscreen allowed in water, on account of it being a preserve- so bring a sun shirt!)
Enjoy our amazing, free park! Swimming pool, tennis court (ask me for the code), playground, skate park, golf (fee for use), weight room (at certain hours- usually early!) and 2 very large fields to walk or play Frisbee, ball, etc!
Kamehameha Park
Kamehameha Park Road
Enjoy our amazing, free park! Swimming pool, tennis court (ask me for the code), playground, skate park, golf (fee for use), weight room (at certain hours- usually early!) and 2 very large fields to walk or play Frisbee, ball, etc!
The most beautiful white sandy beach on this side of the island (in my opinion)... Parking is limited, so try to go early! or maybe later in the afternoon if you miss the early slot. Pricey, yet delicious cocktails and food served at the hotel's bar on the beach if you don't pack a lunch.
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Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, Autograph Collection
62-100 Mauna Kea Beach Dr
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The most beautiful white sandy beach on this side of the island (in my opinion)... Parking is limited, so try to go early! or maybe later in the afternoon if you miss the early slot. Pricey, yet delicious cocktails and food served at the hotel's bar on the beach if you don't pack a lunch.
Ocean access beach park. Great sunset, whale-watching bbq-ing spot close to town. Bring your snorkel if you feel adventurous...but don't drift too far, as this is not a lifeguard area and can be quite dangerous if you don't know what you're doing. Otherwise, just come enjoy the views of Maui and the whales!
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Kapa'a Beach Park
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Ocean access beach park. Great sunset, whale-watching bbq-ing spot close to town. Bring your snorkel if you feel adventurous...but don't drift too far, as this is not a lifeguard area and can be quite dangerous if you don't know what you're doing. Otherwise, just come enjoy the views of Maui and the whales!
Beautiful, long hike up a steep Pu'u (hill) about 40-45 mins from our place. Stunning views from the top of the West side of the island (on a clear day!). It's a warm-hot hike to the base of the hill, then at the top it can be quite cold! So bring a jacket and maybe a picnic! Bring lots of water, and pack out what you pack in please.
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Pu'u Wa'awa'a Cinder Cone State Park
71-1645 Hawaiʻi Belt Rd
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Beautiful, long hike up a steep Pu'u (hill) about 40-45 mins from our place. Stunning views from the top of the West side of the island (on a clear day!). It's a warm-hot hike to the base of the hill, then at the top it can be quite cold! So bring a jacket and maybe a picnic! Bring lots of water, and pack out what you pack in please.

Essentials

Basic, yet our largest, grocery store in town. Closes at 7pm every day except for Sundays when they close at 1pm!
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K Takata Store Inc
54-3627 Akoni Pule Hwy
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Basic, yet our largest, grocery store in town. Closes at 7pm every day except for Sundays when they close at 1pm!
Very minimal grocery store, at the bottom of the hill. Please check hours of service.
Nakahara Store
55-515 Hawi Rd
Very minimal grocery store, at the bottom of the hill. Please check hours of service.
Largest grocery store on this side of the island. Kona would have all the bigger stores, including Costco.
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Foodland Waimea
67-1185 Hawaiʻi Belt Rd
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Largest grocery store on this side of the island. Kona would have all the bigger stores, including Costco.
Larger grocery store with a lot of local and Asian food options.
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KTA Super Stores
65-1158 Mamalahoa Hwy
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Larger grocery store with a lot of local and Asian food options.

Shopping

This is located 1 hour from our place, but about 10 mins (in the opposite direction) from the airport...so if you're keen to grab bulk items, stop here before making your way up to Hawi!
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Costco Wholesale
73-5600 Maiau St
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This is located 1 hour from our place, but about 10 mins (in the opposite direction) from the airport...so if you're keen to grab bulk items, stop here before making your way up to Hawi!

Entertainment & Activities

This is a historic old town with a historic old theater, that brings us some of the best movies (lots of independent films) for $6! and some really good musical artists! Check out their website for up-to-date info. This town is about 45-60 mins from here though...just be warned :)
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Honoka'a People's Theatre
45-3574 Mamane St
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This is a historic old town with a historic old theater, that brings us some of the best movies (lots of independent films) for $6! and some really good musical artists! Check out their website for up-to-date info. This town is about 45-60 mins from here though...just be warned :)
New luxury cinema in Waikoloa (about 40 mins drive). Dining and drinks while sitting in large fluffy chairs. Look them up to get an idea of what they offer and what's playing. About $20 per person for the movie alone, unless you go at certain times, then it goes down to around $13.
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Waikoloa Luxury Cinemas
69-201 Waikōloa Beach Dr
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New luxury cinema in Waikoloa (about 40 mins drive). Dining and drinks while sitting in large fluffy chairs. Look them up to get an idea of what they offer and what's playing. About $20 per person for the movie alone, unless you go at certain times, then it goes down to around $13.