Tourist Resources
Our Favorites
- Makuu Market
- Our favorite farmers market, held Sundays off Highway 130 between Keaau and Pahoa, includes fresh fruit & veggies, arts & crafts, swap meet, food and an eclectic selection of other items.
- Kaleo's in Pahoa
- Fabulous fresh food, bar, and live entertainment. This is one of the best restaurants on the island.
- Imiloa Astronomy Center
- Explore the connections between Hawaiian cultural traditions and the science of astronomy.
- Punaweb
- Information on living in and visiting the Puna area.
- Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden
- Features spectacular coastline, waterfalls in a deep palm jungle, and sunny areas filled with tropical flowers.
- Volcano Information
- The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory Web site. This is the only World Heritage Site in Hawaii and our premier destination.
Lava entering ocean (photo by Jerry)
Spa Services
Our neighbor Sherri is a massage therapist and does Lomi Lomi, hot stone, Swedish, and Shiatsu massage. She is also available to do Watsu massage in our swimming pool. In Watsu, subtle body manipulation and breathwork stimulates the body’s natural healing process.
If you are interested in our spa services, please inquire upon your arrival.
Parks & The Volcano
- Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden
- Hawaiian Volcanoes National Park
- Kilauea Eruption Update
- Lava Trees State Monument
- Lava Ocean Adventures
- Mauna Kea Observatories
- Pana’ewa Rainforest Zoo
- Tropical Helicopters
- Volcano Information
- Big Island State Parks
Museums & Art
- East Hawaii Cultural Center
- Lyman Museum
- Pacific Tsunami Museum
- Grove Gallery
- Imiloa Astronomy Center
- Laupahoehoe Train Museum
- Volcano Art Center
- Mokupapapa Discovery Center
News & Weather
Festivals & Theaters
- Hawaii Concert Society
- Hilo Community Players
- Merrie Monarch Festival
- University of Hawaii at Hilo Theater
Food & Dining
- Sharky’s Coffee Company
- Sombat’s Thai Cuisine
- Kaleo's in Pahoa
Hawaii
- Alternative Hawaii
- Hawaii Community College
- Real Estate Information
- Hawaii Tourism Authority
- Puna web
- University of Hawaii Hilo





