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Hilo Travel Guide 2026: Things to Do, Attractions & Itinerary | Trip.com
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Things to do in Hilo
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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Rainbow Falls
4.7
4.3
/5
61 Reviews
Natural scenery
Wailuku River State Park
4.7
5.0
/5
2 Reviews
Rafting
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
3.3
/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
Zoos & aquariums
ʻAkaka Falls State Park
3.9
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
197 Reviews
Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
3.9
/5
119 Reviews
Hilo Reeds Bay Hotel
3.9
/5
71 Reviews
Scp Hilo Hotel
4.0
/5
112 Reviews
Howzit Hostels Hawaii
4.5
/5
70 Reviews
Hilo Bay Oceanfront Bed and Breakfast
4.7
/5
75 Reviews
Arnott's Lodge & Hiking Adventures
4.5
/5
106 Reviews
Hilo Vacation Rental
3.9
/5
116 Reviews
Aaron’s Cottage
4.2
/5
99 Reviews
Howzit Hostels Hawaii
4.2
/5
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New Paddler's Inn- 3Br Hilo Downtown
4.9
/5
54 Reviews
The Inn at Kulaniapia Falls
4.5
/5
50 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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Paul's Place
4.7
/5
7 Reviews
Western cuisine
Avg. €1/person
Moonstruck
4.6
/5
7 Reviews
Bakery
Avg. €3/person
Hilo Bay Cafe
4.3
/5
6 Reviews
Western cuisine
Avg. €23/person
Cafe Pesto Hilo Bay
4.0
/5
10 Reviews
Western cuisine
Avg. €38/person
Moon and Turtle
4.9
/5
10 Reviews
Japanese cuisine
Avg. €15/person
Ponds Hilo
4.0
/5
10 Reviews
Seafood
Avg. €62/person
Jackie Rey's Ohana Grill Hilo
4.4
/5
7 Reviews
Western cuisine
Avg. €23/person
Takenoko Sushi Llc
4.0
/5
5 Reviews
Japanese cuisine
Avg. €43/person
Naung Mai Thai Kitchen
4.3
/5
7 Reviews
Asian cuisine
Avg. €12/person
Tina's Garden Cafe
4.0
/5
9 Reviews
Western cuisine
Avg. €17/person
Makani’s Magic Pineapple Shack
4.4
/5
7 Reviews
Coffee shop
Avg. €12/person
Da Hawaiian Brain Freeze Shave Ice & Ice Cream
4.0
/5
5 Reviews
Western cuisine
Avg. €4/person
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Mauna Kea
4.1
/5
95 Reviews
Mountain climbing
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Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
4.6
/5
286 Reviews
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Mountain climbing
49 Black Sand Beach
4.0
/5
10 Reviews
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4.6
/5
22 Reviews
Historic landmark
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4.6
/5
26 Reviews
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Haleakalā National Park
4.3
/5
95 Reviews
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Popular Types of Attractions in Hilo
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Popular Attractions in Hilo
Lincoln Park Tennis Courts
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Reeds Island
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Hilo Bayfront Beach Park
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Naniloa Golf Course
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The Naha Stone
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Aunt Sally Kaleohano's Lū‘au Hale
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Arise Church
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Leleiwi Beach Park (Wai’uli)
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Hilo Bay
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Carlsmith Beach Park
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Lōkahi Park
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Moku Ola / Coconut Island
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‘Alae Cemetery
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Gilbert Carvalho Park
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Arnott's Lodging and Adventures
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Awakening Healing Center
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Moonstruck
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Hilo Bay Cafe
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Moon and Turtle
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Hawaiian Style Cafe Hilo
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Kawamoto Store
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Just Cruisin Coffee
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Nori's | Saimin and Snacks
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Short N Sweet Bakery & Cafe
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The Booch Bar
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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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Panda Express
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Restaurant Kenichi
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Jamba
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Coconut Grill
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Restaurant Miwa
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Kuhio Grille
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Hilo Siam | Thai Restaurant
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Millie's Deli & Snack Shop
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