Guidebook for Pāpa‘aloa
Food Scene
Pāpaʻaloa Country Store and Cafe
35-2032 Papa Aloa AveParks & Nature
At an elevation of 2,000 feet on the windward slopes of Mauna Kea volcano, Kalopa Native Forest State Park is a hidden gem! The 100-acre rainforest contains many native species of trees and shrubs. Some of them are classified as rare and/or endangered. A network of hiking and horseback riding trails, as well as picnic areas, overnight lodging, and camping make this park a wonderful place to visit whether you’re with a group of friends, family, or just by yourself. Outdoor enthusiasts, botanists, photographers, and bird watchers may also find this park a perfect place to practice their hobby and enjoy the beauty of nature. Several species of tropical songbirds make this peaceful forest their
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Kalōpā State Recreation Area
44-3480 Kalaniai RdAt an elevation of 2,000 feet on the windward slopes of Mauna Kea volcano, Kalopa Native Forest State Park is a hidden gem! The 100-acre rainforest contains many native species of trees and shrubs. Some of them are classified as rare and/or endangered. A network of hiking and horseback riding trails, as well as picnic areas, overnight lodging, and camping make this park a wonderful place to visit whether you’re with a group of friends, family, or just by yourself. Outdoor enthusiasts, botanists, photographers, and bird watchers may also find this park a perfect place to practice their hobby and enjoy the beauty of nature. Several species of tropical songbirds make this peaceful forest their
Praia Waialea
Old Puako RoadPu'u Wa'awa'a Cinder Cone State Park
71-1645 Hawaiʻi Belt RdProtected white sand lagoon along lava shoreline. Swimming, snorkeling, picnicking, fishing. Lifeguards, restrooms, pavilions with electricity, showers, drinking water, telephones. Hazardous waves, currents and footing. Excellent beach park with anchialine ponds situated across Kalaniana`ole Avenue from Lokoaka Pond.
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Parque de Praia Carlsmith
1815 Kalanianaole StProtected white sand lagoon along lava shoreline. Swimming, snorkeling, picnicking, fishing. Lifeguards, restrooms, pavilions with electricity, showers, drinking water, telephones. Hazardous waves, currents and footing. Excellent beach park with anchialine ponds situated across Kalaniana`ole Avenue from Lokoaka Pond.
Rocky and pebble beach areas. Hiking, nature study, swimming, and fishing. Hazardous footing, waves, currents and cliffs. Steep pedestrian only access trail to Onomea Bay from Old Mamalahoa Highway. Starts just north of Hawai`i Tropical Botanical Gardens Entrance/Parking. Additional information available at the State of Hawai`i Department of Land and Natural Resources, Na Ala Hele Trails & Access System
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Onomea Bay Trail
27-547 Mamalahoa HwyRocky and pebble beach areas. Hiking, nature study, swimming, and fishing. Hazardous footing, waves, currents and cliffs. Steep pedestrian only access trail to Onomea Bay from Old Mamalahoa Highway. Starts just north of Hawai`i Tropical Botanical Gardens Entrance/Parking. Additional information available at the State of Hawai`i Department of Land and Natural Resources, Na Ala Hele Trails & Access System
Wailoa River State Park
799 Piilani StThe 24-acre oceanfront County park is very popular with residents and visitors alike. There is no admission charge.
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Parque e Jardins Liliuokalani
189 Lihiwai StThe 24-acre oceanfront County park is very popular with residents and visitors alike. There is no admission charge.
Located between Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and the small town of Naalehu, Punaluu Black Sand Beach's jet black shores are an unforgettable sight. Coconut palms fringe the upper edge of sand and you may also discover large honu, or Hawaiian Green Sea turtles, basking on the beach.
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Punalu‘u Beach
Located between Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and the small town of Naalehu, Punaluu Black Sand Beach's jet black shores are an unforgettable sight. Coconut palms fringe the upper edge of sand and you may also discover large honu, or Hawaiian Green Sea turtles, basking on the beach.
White coral sand and lava rock beach along East side of Banyan Drive. Fishing, sailing, kayaking, diving, swimming, picnicking. Limited parking, portable toilets. Hazardous footing, boat, kayak and vehicle traffic.
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Parque da Praia da Baía de Reed
225 Banyan Dr White coral sand and lava rock beach along East side of Banyan Drive. Fishing, sailing, kayaking, diving, swimming, picnicking. Limited parking, portable toilets. Hazardous footing, boat, kayak and vehicle traffic.
Kolekole Stream Bridge was originally part of a railroad that was rebuilt in 1950 to be used by cars.
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Kolekole Beach Park
Mamalahoa HighwayKolekole Stream Bridge was originally part of a railroad that was rebuilt in 1950 to be used by cars.
Keawaiki Bay
Baía Kua
Sightseeing
Old Mamalahoa Highway
Old Mamalahoa HighwayCoconut Island
Coastline at Naniloa Hotel – Rocky shoreline extensively landscaped fronting hotel. Fishing. Parking. Hazardous waves, currents and footing along shoreline. Access to shoreline of Hilo Bay fronting Naniloa Hotel through parking areas to the East of the hotel on both sides of the main swimming pool.
Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo - a DoubleTree by Hilton
93 Banyan DrCoastline at Naniloa Hotel – Rocky shoreline extensively landscaped fronting hotel. Fishing. Parking. Hazardous waves, currents and footing along shoreline. Access to shoreline of Hilo Bay fronting Naniloa Hotel through parking areas to the East of the hotel on both sides of the main swimming pool.
Hidden off the beaten path on the slopes of Mauna Kea, the dormant Hawaiian volcano, there’s a rough stone spire that marks the spot where the famed botanist David Douglas is said to have died.
Dr. David Douglas Memorial Site
Hidden off the beaten path on the slopes of Mauna Kea, the dormant Hawaiian volcano, there’s a rough stone spire that marks the spot where the famed botanist David Douglas is said to have died.
Entertainment & Activities
Imiloa Astronomy Center
600 Imiloa Pl