Darin's Guidebook

Darin
Darin's Guidebook

Hiking

Great places for a day hike!
There are a couple really nice trail loops to enjoy some local hiking near Honokaa.
17 locals recommend
Kalōpā State Recreation Area
44-3480 Kalaniai Rd
17 locals recommend
There are a couple really nice trail loops to enjoy some local hiking near Honokaa.
Hike down the trail to the black sand beach. Beautiful!
89 locals recommend
Pololu Valley Lookout
52-5100 Akoni Pule Hwy
89 locals recommend
Hike down the trail to the black sand beach. Beautiful!

Sightseeing

The Waipio Valley Lookout is a ten minute walk from our place. Beautiful, majestic views of the Waipio Valley with ocean views out to Maui.
201 locals recommend
Waipio Valley Lookout
201 locals recommend
The Waipio Valley Lookout is a ten minute walk from our place. Beautiful, majestic views of the Waipio Valley with ocean views out to Maui.
Dramatic crashing waves, beautiful rock formations and tide pools. Plus ocean swimming from the boat landing. 30 minute drive from our place.
29 locals recommend
Laupāhoehoe Beach Park
Hawaii 19
29 locals recommend
Dramatic crashing waves, beautiful rock formations and tide pools. Plus ocean swimming from the boat landing. 30 minute drive from our place.
A beautiful beach with tree canopy coming right up to the waters’ edge. Enjoy the beach in the shade. Nice tide pools and rock formations. A favorite beach! 50 minute drive from our place.
109 locals recommend
Waialea Beach
Old Puako Road
109 locals recommend
A beautiful beach with tree canopy coming right up to the waters’ edge. Enjoy the beach in the shade. Nice tide pools and rock formations. A favorite beach! 50 minute drive from our place.
Majestic, dramatic! The falls are often a highlight stop when driving the Hamakua Coast. Highly recommended!
341 locals recommend
Akaka Falls State Park
875 Akaka Falls Rd
341 locals recommend
Majestic, dramatic! The falls are often a highlight stop when driving the Hamakua Coast. Highly recommended!

Neighborhoods

Great place for pizza and a beer right in downtown Honokaa. Laidback, fun vibe. :)
Honokaʻa Public House
Great place for pizza and a beer right in downtown Honokaa. Laidback, fun vibe. :)
Great Portuguese lunch! Casual, fun.
13 locals recommend
Gramma's Kitchen
45-3625 Mamane St
13 locals recommend
Great Portuguese lunch! Casual, fun.
If you’ve a big appetite, delicious BBQ. It “broke da mouth!” 30 minute drive from our place to Waimea.
53 locals recommend
The Fish And The Hog
64-957 Hawaiʻi Belt Rd
53 locals recommend
If you’ve a big appetite, delicious BBQ. It “broke da mouth!” 30 minute drive from our place to Waimea.

Food scene

So ono! Locally sourced ingredients. The absolute best hamburgers on the island. 30 minute drive from our place to Waimea.
30 locals recommend
Village Burger Waimea
67 - 1185 Hawaiʻi Belt Rd
30 locals recommend
So ono! Locally sourced ingredients. The absolute best hamburgers on the island. 30 minute drive from our place to Waimea.
The best poke on the island! It broke da mouth! 45 minute drive from our place to Kawaihae. Great eating spot if going to or coming from Hapuna Beach or Beach 69.
18 locals recommend
Hale I'a Da Fish House
613665 Kawaihae-Mahukona Rd
18 locals recommend
The best poke on the island! It broke da mouth! 45 minute drive from our place to Kawaihae. Great eating spot if going to or coming from Hapuna Beach or Beach 69.
All my guests who have eaten here have given it a huge thumbs up! Delicious!
20 locals recommend
Moa Kitchen
65-1298 Kawaihae Rd
20 locals recommend
All my guests who have eaten here have given it a huge thumbs up! Delicious!
Guests have given Dom De Luca’s a rave review! Fantastic! :)
9 locals recommend
Luna Restaurant
65-1158 Hawaiʻi Belt Rd
9 locals recommend
Guests have given Dom De Luca’s a rave review! Fantastic! :)