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Hilo Travel Guide 2026: Top Attractions, Local Food & Travel Tips | Trip.com
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What to do
Looking for things to do in Hilo? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Wailuku River State Park
5.1
5.0
/5
2 Reviews
Rafting
Natural scenery
Rainbow Falls
5.1
4.2
/5
62 Reviews
Natural scenery
Hawai‘i Tropical Botanical Garden
3.6
4.7
/5
67 Reviews
Liliʻuokalani Gardens
3.3
5.0
/5
13 Reviews
Hilo Bayfront Beach Park
3.3
5.0
/5
1 Reviews
Blue Hawaiian Helicopters
3.3
3.0
/5
3 Reviews
Richardson Ocean Park
3.3
4.7
/5
5 Reviews
Panaewa Rainforest Zoo and Gardens
3.2
5.0
/5
5 Reviews
ʻAkaka Falls State Park
4.0
4.7
/5
19 Reviews
Natural scenery
Carlsmith Beach Park
3.2
4.3
/5
3 Reviews
Where to stay
Discover the most popular places to stay in Hilo, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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Grand Naniloa Hotel, a Doubletree by Hilton
3.7
/5
208 Reviews
Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
3.8
/5
123 Reviews
Hilo Reeds Bay Hotel
3.8
/5
80 Reviews
Scp Hilo Hotel
4.0
/5
113 Reviews
Howzit Hostels Hawaii
4.3
/5
77 Reviews
Arnott's Lodge & Hiking Adventures
4.5
/5
107 Reviews
Aaron’s Cottage
4.3
/5
96 Reviews
Hilo Bay Oceanfront Bed and Breakfast
4.7
/5
75 Reviews
The Inn at Kulaniapia Falls
4.5
/5
50 Reviews
Hilltop Legacy Vacation Rental
3.9
/5
102 Reviews
Hawaiian Ohana Home
4.4
/5
340 Reviews
Hilo Vacation Rental
4.0
/5
111 Reviews
What to eat
Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Hilo dishes and foodie spots.
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Ponds Hilo
4.0
/5
10 Reviews
Seafood
Avg. PLN280/person
Hawaiian Style Cafe Hilo
4.5
/5
10 Reviews
Western cuisine
Avg. PLN144/person
Pineapples Island Fresh Cuisine
4.5
/5
8 Reviews
Western cuisine
Avg. PLN240/person
Paul's Place
4.7
/5
7 Reviews
Western cuisine
Avg. PLN8/person
Hilo Bay Cafe
4.3
/5
6 Reviews
Western cuisine
Avg. PLN105/person
Moon and Turtle
4.9
/5
10 Reviews
Japanese cuisine
Avg. PLN67/person
Cafe Pesto Hilo Bay
4.0
/5
10 Reviews
Western cuisine
Avg. PLN172/person
Jackie Rey's Ohana Grill Hilo
4.4
/5
7 Reviews
Western cuisine
Avg. PLN106/person
Takenoko Sushi Llc
4.0
/5
5 Reviews
Japanese cuisine
Avg. PLN192/person
Tina's Garden Cafe
4.0
/5
9 Reviews
Western cuisine
Avg. PLN80/person
Makani’s Magic Pineapple Shack
4.4
/5
7 Reviews
Coffee shop
Avg. PLN54/person
Naung Mai Thai Kitchen
4.3
/5
7 Reviews
Asian cuisine
Avg. PLN56/person
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Mauna Kea
4.1
/5
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Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
4.5
/5
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4.0
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4.6
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4.3
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4.3
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Popular Types of Attractions in Hilo
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Concerts
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Popular Attractions in Hilo
Nani Mau Gardens
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Coconut Island
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Reeds Island
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Wai'olena Beach Park
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Subaru Telescope
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Hilo Bay
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Pacific Tsunami Museum
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Bayfront Park
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Mokupāpapa Discovery Center
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Panaewa Rainforest Zoo and Gardens
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Wailoa River State Recreation Area
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Awakening Healing Center
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'Āinaola Park
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Lincoln Park Tennis Courts
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Mauna Kea State Recreation Area
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Paradise Island Tour LLC
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Leleiwi Beach Park (Wai’uli)
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Lōkahi Park
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University Heights Park
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Wailoa Art Center
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Saint Joseph Parish
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Naung Mai Thai Kitchen
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Da Hawaiian Brain Freeze Shave Ice & Ice Cream
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Puka Puka Kitchen
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Hilo Burger Joint
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Cronies Bar & Grill
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Miyo's Restaurant
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Kawamoto Store
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Panda Express
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Just Cruisin Coffee
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Nori's | Saimin and Snacks
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Restaurant Kenichi
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Short N Sweet Bakery & Cafe
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The Booch Bar
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Jamba
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Hilo: Humpback Whale-Watching Cruise with Snacks and Drinks
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