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Hilo Travel Guide 2026: Things to Do, Attractions & Itinerary | Trip.com
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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 Review
Natural scenery
Wailuku River State Park
4.7
5.0
/5
2 Review
Rafting
Natural scenery
Hawai‘i Tropical Botanical Garden
3.6
4.7
/5
67 Review
Liliʻuokalani Gardens
3.3
5.0
/5
13 Review
Hilo Bayfront Beach Park
3.3
5.0
/5
1 Review
Richardson Ocean Park
3.3
4.7
/5
5 Review
Panaewa Rainforest Zoo and Gardens
3.2
5.0
/5
5 Review
Zoos & aquariums
Blue Hawaiian Helicopters
3.2
3.3
/5
3 Review
ʻAkaka Falls State Park
3.9
4.7
/5
19 Review
Natural scenery
Carlsmith Beach Park
3.2
4.3
/5
3 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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Grand Naniloa Hotel, a Doubletree by Hilton
3.7
/5
202 Review
Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
3.9
/5
118 Review
Hilo Reeds Bay Hotel
3.9
/5
71 Review
Scp Hilo Hotel
4.0
/5
112 Review
Howzit Hostels Hawaii
4.5
/5
70 Review
Arnott's Lodge & Hiking Adventures
4.5
/5
106 Review
Hilo Bay Oceanfront Bed and Breakfast
4.7
/5
75 Review
The Inn at Kulaniapia Falls
4.5
/5
50 Review
Hawaiian Ohana Home
4.5
/5
338 Review
Howzit Hostels Hawaii
4.2
/5
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Hilltop Legacy Vacation Rental
3.9
/5
106 Review
Hilo Vacation Rental
3.9
/5
116 Review
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 Review
Western cuisine
Avg. HK$16/person
Moonstruck
4.6
/5
7 Review
Bakery
Avg. HK$29/person
Hilo Bay Cafe
4.3
/5
6 Review
Western cuisine
Avg. HK$206/person
Cafe Pesto Hilo Bay
4.0
/5
10 Review
Western cuisine
Avg. HK$336/person
Moon and Turtle
4.9
/5
10 Review
Japanese cuisine
Avg. HK$131/person
Ponds Hilo
4.0
/5
10 Review
Seafood
Avg. HK$547/person
Jackie Rey's Ohana Grill Hilo
4.4
/5
7 Review
Western cuisine
Avg. HK$207/person
Takenoko Sushi Llc
4.0
/5
5 Review
Japanese cuisine
Avg. HK$375/person
Naung Mai Thai Kitchen
4.3
/5
7 Review
Asian cuisine
Avg. HK$110/person
Tina's Garden Cafe
4.0
/5
9 Review
Western cuisine
Avg. HK$156/person
Makani’s Magic Pineapple Shack
4.4
/5
7 Review
Coffee shop
Avg. HK$106/person
Da Hawaiian Brain Freeze Shave Ice & Ice Cream
4.0
/5
5 Review
Western cuisine
Avg. HK$36/person
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Mauna Kea
4.1
/5
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Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
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4.0
/5
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4.6
/5
22 Review
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Popular Attractions in Hilo
Reeds Bay Beach Park
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Bike Volcano
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Reeds Island
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Naniloa Golf Course
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Aunt Sally Kaleohano's Lū‘au Hale
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Carlsmith Beach Park
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‘Alae Cemetery
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Yoga Centered
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Botanical Garden at University of Hawaii - Hilo
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High Fire Hawaii Gallery & Studio
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Native Hawaiian Lava
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Hoʻolulu Park
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Lincoln Park Tennis Courts
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Hilo Bayfront Beach Park
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The Naha Stone
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Arise Church
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Moku Ola / Coconut Island
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Arnott's Lodging and Adventures
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Blue Hawaiian Helicopters
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Mo'oheau Park
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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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