Guidebook for Waimea
Food Scene
World class farm to table cuisine served in a casually elegant setting.
102 locals recommend
Merriman's Big Island
65-1227 Opelo RdWorld class farm to table cuisine served in a casually elegant setting.
Cozy casual dining spot featuring kiawe smoked meats, home made deserts and seafood. Open from lunch straight through to dinner so good choice for a meal no matter when you want to eat.
53 locals recommend
The Fish And The Hog
64-957 Hawaiʻi Belt RdCozy casual dining spot featuring kiawe smoked meats, home made deserts and seafood. Open from lunch straight through to dinner so good choice for a meal no matter when you want to eat.
This is the place to go for reasonably priced GIANT breakfast and lunch dishes. Local favorites are the menu! Weekend mornings are always packed so come early or plan to wait.
58 locals recommend
Hawaiian Style Cafe - Waimea
65-1290 Kawaihae RdThis is the place to go for reasonably priced GIANT breakfast and lunch dishes. Local favorites are the menu! Weekend mornings are always packed so come early or plan to wait.
Watch the classic malasada donut being made and pick up a box to take with you on your drive down the Hamakua Coast
72 locals recommend
Tex Drive-In
45-690 Pakalana StWatch the classic malasada donut being made and pick up a box to take with you on your drive down the Hamakua Coast
For good food and delicious drinks a perfect place to go. Tiki lounge feel with an outdoor patio is open from lunch through late evening.
56 locals recommend
Seafood Bar and Grill
61-3642 Kawaihae RdFor good food and delicious drinks a perfect place to go. Tiki lounge feel with an outdoor patio is open from lunch through late evening.
Great variety of local music of all genres in a open restaurant. Great atmosphere though somewhat pricey. Hours are limited and reservations are needed especially if the music is a popular group
54 locals recommend
Blue Dragon Restaurant and Coastal Cuisine
61-3616 Kawaihae RdGreat variety of local music of all genres in a open restaurant. Great atmosphere though somewhat pricey. Hours are limited and reservations are needed especially if the music is a popular group
Hole in the wall shop with a huge selection of the best poke on the island. A must stop in the Kona area!!!!
132 locals recommend
Da Poke Shack
76-6246 Ali‘i DriveHole in the wall shop with a huge selection of the best poke on the island. A must stop in the Kona area!!!!
Essentials
Great seafood and everyday grocery supplies. Parking can get crowded
21 locals recommend
KTA Super Stores
65-1158 Mamalahoa HwyGreat seafood and everyday grocery supplies. Parking can get crowded
Great selection of common and local grocery staples. Fresh poke available daily.
31 locals recommend
Foodland Waimea
67-1185 Hawaiʻi Belt RdGreat selection of common and local grocery staples. Fresh poke available daily.
Shopping
Open Wednesday and Saturday in the historic Parker Ranch Pukalani Stables. Live music, crafts and local items as well as fruits, vegetables and luscious baked goods. Breakfast is served on Saturday mornings.
28 locals recommend
Kamuela Farmers Market
67-139 Pukalani RdOpen Wednesday and Saturday in the historic Parker Ranch Pukalani Stables. Live music, crafts and local items as well as fruits, vegetables and luscious baked goods. Breakfast is served on Saturday mornings.
Sassafras
65-1279 Kawaihae RdLocal jewelry artist with unique designs and traditional inspiration
Great selection of local art, jewelry, wood furniture and specialty items. The often have unique Hawaiian theme Christmas ornaments available. They can safely send your purchase anywhere in the world.
Harbor Gallery
Great selection of local art, jewelry, wood furniture and specialty items. The often have unique Hawaiian theme Christmas ornaments available. They can safely send your purchase anywhere in the world.
Large selection of art, pottery, jewelry, clothing and what nots.
9 locals recommend
Gallery of Great Things
65-1279 Kawaihae RdLarge selection of art, pottery, jewelry, clothing and what nots.
Sightseeing
Parker Ranch Headquarters
66-1304 Mamalahoa HwyExplore the historic ranching history of Waimea.
Parks & Nature
Always one of the top rated beaches in the United States. White sand, waves to boogie board and beautiful vistas
174 locals recommend
Hāpuna Beach State Park
Old Puako RoadAlways one of the top rated beaches in the United States. White sand, waves to boogie board and beautiful vistas
Beach with tree coverage for shade, less people than Hapuna, and snorkeling in a protected bay. Rope swings for the kids. Parking is paid at station near bathroom facilities. Can get crowded in afternoons and weekends.
109 locals recommend
Waialea Beach
Old Puako RoadBeach with tree coverage for shade, less people than Hapuna, and snorkeling in a protected bay. Rope swings for the kids. Parking is paid at station near bathroom facilities. Can get crowded in afternoons and weekends.