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Hilo

Hilo Travel Guide 2026: Top Attractions, Things to do & Itinerary | Trip.com | March 2026

About Hilo

Current weather conditions

25°C

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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
Rainbow Falls
4.6
4.4/561 Review
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Natural scenery
Wailuku River State Park
Wailuku River State Park
4.6
5.0/52 Review
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Natural scenery
Hilo Bayfront Beach Park
Hilo Bayfront Beach Park
3.7
5.0/51 Review
Hawai‘i Tropical Botanical Garden
Hawai‘i Tropical Botanical Garden
3.5
4.7/567 Review
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Cultural experiences
Hapuna Beach State Recreation Area
Hapuna Beach State Recreation Area
3.5
4.6/517 Review
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Natural scenery
Beaches and shores
Blue Hawaiian Helicopters
Blue Hawaiian Helicopters
3.4
3.3/53 Review
Liliʻuokalani Gardens
Liliʻuokalani Gardens
3.3
4.9/513 Review
Richardson Ocean Park
Richardson Ocean Park
3.2
4.7/55 Review
Carlsmith Beach Park
Carlsmith Beach Park
3.2
4.3/53 Review

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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Hilo Reeds Bay Hotel
Hilo Reeds Bay Hotel
4.0/555 Review
Scp Hilo Hotel
Scp Hilo Hotel
3.9/5111 Review
Howzit Hostels Hawaii
Howzit Hostels Hawaii
4.6/539 Review
Hilo Vacation Rental
Hilo Vacation Rental
4.0/534 Review
Aaron’s Cottage
Aaron’s Cottage
4.2/599 Review
Yonegan Plumeria Hilo Hotel
Yonegan Plumeria Hilo Hotel
4.1/5This user hasn't left any comments yet
Guest House in Hilo
Guest House in Hilo
4.9/5This user hasn't left any comments yet
Hawaiian Ohana Home
Hawaiian Ohana Home
4.5/5This user hasn't left any comments yet

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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Cafe Pesto Hilo Bay
Cafe Pesto Hilo Bay
4.0/510 Review
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Western-style
Avg. SAR161/person
Ponds Hilo
Ponds Hilo
4.3/510 Review
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Western-style
Avg. SAR198/person
Takenoko Sushi Llc
Takenoko Sushi Llc
4.0/55 Review
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Japanese
Avg. SAR180/person
Paul's Place
Paul's Place
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Western-style
Avg. SAR7/person
Pineapples Island Fresh Cuisine
Pineapples Island Fresh Cuisine
4.3/58 Review
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Western-style
Avg. SAR168/person
Sombat's Fresh Thai Cuisine
Sombat's Fresh Thai Cuisine
4.6/58 Review
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Southeast Asian
Avg. SAR112/person
Hilo Bay Cafe
Hilo Bay Cafe
4.0/51 Review
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Western-style
Avg. SAR99/person
Ken's House of Pancakes
Ken's House of Pancakes
4.5/55 Review
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Western-style
Avg. SAR150/person
Papa'a Palaoa Bakery
Papa'a Palaoa Bakery
4.0/52 Review
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Western-style
Avg. SAR66/person
Da Hawaiian Brain Freeze Shave Ice & Ice Cream
Da Hawaiian Brain Freeze Shave Ice & Ice Cream
4.0/55 Review
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Western-style
Avg. SAR17/person
Maui Tacos Hilo
Maui Tacos Hilo
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Latin American
Avg. SAR28/person
Hawaiian Style Cafe Hilo
Hawaiian Style Cafe Hilo
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Western-style
Avg. SAR9/person

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