1
Liliʻuokalani Gardens
Park
Dedicated in 1917, this 30-acre park showcases Edo-style gardens, koi ponds & a Japanese teahouse.
4.70 (3.1K reviews)
2
Carlsmith Beach Park
Park
Local park & picnic area featuring lagoons for swimming, snorkeling & sea turtle-watching.
4.70 (2.1K reviews)
3
Kaumana Caves
State park
Visitors to this tropical park can descend into a massive 1881 lava-tube cave formed by Mauna Loa.
4.70 (1.9K reviews)
4
Rainbow Falls
State park
👍👍 No trip to Hilo is complete without a stop to rainbow Falls! It is tucked back in a somewhat residential neighborhood but easy to find and to access. No fee to enter and there are some beautiful viewing areas. To the left is a staircase where you can access the river behind as well as some beautiful...
4.70 (1.5K reviews)
5
Wailuku River State Park
State park
Home to Waianuenue waterfalls, known for its 80-ft. drop & rainbows that form in the resulting mist.
4.60 (3.7K reviews)
6
Big Island Candies
Candy store
Confection shop for chocolate-dipped cookies (with a window to watch the process), candies & gifts.
$$$$
4.60 (3.2K reviews)
7
Richardson Ocean Park
Park
This black-sand beach popular for snorkeling & swimming provides lifeguards & picnic areas.
4.60 (2.4K reviews)
9
Onekahakaha Beach Park
Park
Familiar recreation stop with kid-friendly wading & tidal pools, picnic shelters & play equipment.
4.60 (1.3K reviews)
10
Rainbow Falls
Waterfall
Rainforest waterfall featuring distinctive rainbows on sunny days, seen from a viewing platform.
4.60 (1.2K reviews)
11
Keaukaha Beach Park
Park
Scenic oceanfront park with a sizable grassy field & shoreline of lava rocks, plus turtle sightings.
4.70 (430 reviews)
12
Hilo Farmer's Market
Produce market
Twice-weekly outdoor market with over 200 vendors selling produce, artisanal foods & crafts.
$ $$$
4.50 (4.9K reviews)
15
Reeds Bay Beach Park
Park
This simple park features a narrow beach for swimming, fishing, kayaking & more.
4.50 (875 reviews)
17
Leleiwi Beach Park (Wai’uli)
Park
👍👍 Beautiful location. Still pond where locals enjoy jumping out of a tree to make a splash. Palm trees and small patches of land make for an amazing sunset view!
4.60 (291 reviews)
18
Boiling Pots
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Nice view there’s no trail to get there! It’s next to the parking lot!
4.40 (1K reviews)
19
Pana'ewa Park
Park
👍👍 This is a beautiful park, very well maintained, very clean. Fenced in from the street and parking lot. Very safe. The parents here monitor their children. Everyone is friendly. Adjacent to a large sports field.
4.50 (367 reviews)
20
Japanese Garden
Memorial park
👍👍 Beautiful, historic, free and 100% Worth 10 minuites after dinner... Google photo to translate if you like, perfect time is while the sun sets behind it.
4.70 (162 reviews)