Best places in Kawaihae

Discover the best places in Kawaihae, curated using our unique algorithm blending 'Top Rated' and 'Most Reviewed' establishments. Uncover the city's gems and must-visit locales for an unforgettable experience. Please note that certain places categories are intentionally excluded to ensure a refined selection. Ratings are based from 23 places in the village.

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Cipriano's Kitchen Kawaihae
Italian restaurant
👍👍 We had the pleasure of dining at Ciprianos twice during our stay on Hawaii. Best food on the Big Island. Peruvian and Italian inspired cuisine, fresh ingredients and made to order dishes. Don’t worry about the menu online (although I’m sure it’s fantastic) - you will want the daily fresh specials. T...
4.90 (488 reviews) (~0.19 km from centre)
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Kaunaʻoa (Mauna Kea) Beach
Beach
😠 The beach is great if the crazy guards let you in. Supposedly they count the 40 allowed cars but they need to go back to grade school to learn to count to 40. We drove down to the parking lot and took pictures of open spots to prove there were open spots. Finally were given a ticket to access the be...
4.80 (815 reviews) (~3.95 km from centre)
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Pu'ukohola Heiau National Historic Site
Historical landmark
Destination known for its temple ruins & other historic structures, plus hiking trails & a museum.
4.70 (1K reviews) (~1.75 km from centre)
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Hale I'a Da Fish House
Seafood market
4.80 (395 reviews) (~0.12 km from centre)
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Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, Autograph Collection
Hotel
Upscale beachfront resort offering an 18-hole golf course, airy restaurants & an outdoor pool.
4.60 (1.4K reviews) (~3.74 km from centre)
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Hāmākua Macadamia Nut Company
Nut store
Spacious setting featuring Hawaiian-grown macadamia nuts, gourmet coffee & island specialty items.
4.60 (1.4K reviews) (~1.25 km from centre)
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Spencer Beach Park
Park
Quiet sandy beach backed by tree-shaded lawns & picnic tables, showers, restrooms & a parking lot.
4.60 (1.3K reviews) (~1.82 km from centre)
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Seafood Bar and Grill
Bar & grill
Bar/grill with an eclectic menu featuring lots of seafood, plus tiki lounge-like decor & a patio.
$$ $$
4.50 (1.5K reviews) (~0.19 km from centre)
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Anuenue Ice Cream & Shave Ice
Ice cream shop
Shopping center walk-up window dispensing many flavors of shave ice, plus ice cream & milkshakes.
$ $$$
4.60 (365 reviews) (~0.12 km from centre)
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Kohala Burger & Taco
Hamburger restaurant
Laid-back Mexican-American grill serving grass-fed beef, local fish & milk shakes with 1950s flair.
$$ $$
4.40 (870 reviews) (~0.12 km from centre)
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Mauna Kea Golf Course
Golf course
Championship, 18-hole course built on a black lava field, with cliff walks & views of the ocean.
$$$$
4.50 (204 reviews) (~3.85 km from centre)
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Kawaihae Harbor
Marina
4.50 (151 reviews) (~0.18 km from centre)
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Mauna Kea Beach
Tourist attraction
👍👍 This is my favourite beach on the island. A perfect horseshoe type bay, so picturesque. Such fine white sand, with great snorkelling along the left and right sides. Watching the mantas at night from the viewing platform is quite a treat also. It’s nice there are bathrooms and showers available too...
4.80 (69 reviews) (~4 km from centre)
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Pua Ka 'Ilima 'O Kawaihae Cultural Surf Park
Park
4.60 (90 reviews) (~1.09 km from centre)
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Liquid Cosmos Divers
SCUBA tour agency
👍👍 My wife and I have been diving on the Big Island for nearly 20 years and Mike and Jess at Liquid Cosmos Divers treated us to the most amazing Kohala Coast dives of our lives. They offer a smaller, more personalized dive experience aimed at more advanced divers looking for something beyond the ordina...
5.00 (49 reviews) (~0.22 km from centre)
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The Mauna Kea Lū‘au
Dinner theater
👍👍 This was a beautiful setting, atmosphere and venue. The dancing was absolutely beautiful and as far as a lui"au goes the food was pretty good and kid friendly. We wanted to go to see beautiful, authentic dancing and that is what we got. I loved the fact that they didn't allow the audience to take pi...
4.30 (134 reviews) (~3.67 km from centre)
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Wai'ula'ula at Mauna Kea Resort
Housing development
Airy 3-bedroom condos in a laid-back resort with a gym & an outdoor pool, plus golf course views.
4.60 (71 reviews) (~4.28 km from centre)
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Copper Bar
Bar
Craft cocktails, tapas & ocean views offered in a modern, airy lounge at the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel.
4.20 (173 reviews) (~3.79 km from centre)
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Blue Dragon Tavern & Cosmic Musiquarium
Live music venue
Seafood-focused dinners served Wednesday-Sunday in an open-air setting with live music & dancing.
$$$ $
4.30 (111 reviews) (~0.36 km from centre)
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Hau Tree
Restaurant
Open-air beachfront eatery with a gazebo-style bar offering grab-&-go breakfast & other light fare.
4.10 (188 reviews) (~3.88 km from centre)
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