Highly recommend! We went horseback riding on on first day and we were the only ones on the tour…read morefor the time slot we selected so it felt very private and nice! One most favorite part of our tour was having the chance to pet and hold the baby piglets, which were just born a few days before we arrived - such a rare precious experience that we will absolutely never forget! The drive up to the farm was also beautiful! The horse trails had magnificent views through the eucalyptus forest and of the ocean. We saw black bamboo, wild bamboo orchids and a lot of tree fruits growing. In the trail, there was fresh guava so we had a chance to sample them, which is great since they are not available in grocery stores. The tour also had fresh, wood-fire pizza for lunch - super yummy! The only thing I may have liked to see is a live demo of the chocolate tour rather than just a verbal explanation of how the process works - we are definitely more a visualist and would've liked a more hands on experience with how to make chocolate.

Unfortunately we did not have a great experience despite great reviews. Not only was the tour guide…read morerunning over an hour late, (we understand things happen) but our "chocolate tour" was a 15 minute discussion with no actual demonstration or sampling by a young gentleman who while very nice, had a strong odor. The barn was quite messy, dirty, (we understand it's a barn) but it was very different compared to other reviewers pictures. There were two men working in a 4 wheeler loudly while we all stood around and waited an hour for our guide. The actual horseback riding was pleasant and nice, it was quite rocky for the horses but beautiful. We had pizza after that was very good, however the tables we ate at were quite dirty, watching him prep with no gloves was also quite surprisingly and we weren't offered any drinks except for the bottle of water we had during the horse back ride. We were informed that they are selling the company and transferring owners so I imagine it has gone downhill BUT they should not be accepting new reservations in the mean time. Especially for the price, comparatively the price is more expensive due to the pizza and chocolate but it is not worth it. Until they fix their environment and seem more organized I would recommend going somewhere else. I reached out to the email twice and have yet to hear back...

These lychee are the best. The flavor is sweet and robust and meat is full of juice. One of the…read morebest I've had.

We had such an amazing time on the lychee farm! It was so easy to schedule an appointment for our…read morepick your own lychee. You can go online and schedule an appointment from the website. It is separated into blocks. When you arrive, the owner greets you at the gate and tells you where to park. Then she gives you a brief tour of the place and shows everyone how to use the picker and what lychee is ripe for the picking. There's plenty of lychee inside the trees, but there is also lychee on the outskirts of the trees, but the lychee inside the trees were nicer (imo)! After picking the lychee, we are able to cut, sort, and discard the lychee that are broken or not as ripe. So you really pay for whatever you pick/ is good! She weighs your harvest after and boxes/ bags them up for folks to take away. The owner is SOO nice and she has a water station for guests to stay hydrated since it does get pretty hot and humid. But the trees offer so much shade underneath that I didn't even know it had drizzled! She just started offering pick your own lychee and it was very well thought out and we had so much fun!

What a cute spiritual store you with a cute cafe spot in the back. This has definitely been one of…read morethe most unique metaphysical stores I've ever been to. I was so enamored by it that I forgot to take pictures! So many great products for the local witches or curious peeps wanting to see what a spiritual store offers. I got a great Oracle deck and I'm so happy about and a tincture made locally. My friends aren't too much into stores like this but loved it because of the cafe and being able to sit at the end of the store with a great atmosphere and great way they decorated the store, you can appreciate it!! I highly recommend to visitors and locals living in the area. They had a great selection of cards, art pieces and value. The owner of the store is very sweet and willing to help with any questions you have !

Witches, warlocks, wizards and wayward wanderers will witness, in wide-eyed wonder, the wares and…read moreworkmanship of the wrights of Hawaii. OK, alliterative nonsense aside (12 point alliteration combo, BTW!), Wild HeArtist feels part art gallery, part mystic emporium. You'll find handcrafted artworks, jewelry, accessories and home décor items, alongside t-shirts, teas, soaps, colognes and perfume, and metaphysical paraphernalia such as crystals, pyramids, geodes, stones and other occult oddities. Oh, and did I mention the Nector Cafe at the back, with all its countless collection of consumable concoctions and confections? Ugh, sorry, I said I would stop with the alliteration. But it's just so fun! Alright, for serious this time: Wild HeArtist boasts a seriously singular selection of souvenirs and spangly, sparkly stuff for your solicitous shopping satisfaction! Augh! I give up! It's just awesome here, okay? Go check it out!

We brought warm clothes, chairs,flashlight,blanket and hot chocolate with us. We hiked up the…read moremountain to see the sunset and the stars. It was a beautiful view and experience.

We fully planned to hit the visitors center and go no further (rental car, no 4x4). We came prepped…read morewith hoodies (it hit maybe 50°? A little chilly for the Midwest, but I loved it so much!) Catching sundown on the way up was absolutely beautiful. Some conversations heard inside: "You can pay someone $20 per person to go up, up to $200. But you get what you pay for, and the more expensive ones will drive, clothe, and feed you, and it's totally worth the price." Chilling at the visitor center - the staff was crazy knowledgeable about the stars, the area, their books - and made great recommendations (and prevented me from buying the wrong star chart for the wrong location and the wrong language!) - so be sure to ask them questions if you have them! Managed to catch some constellation discussion outside (he used a green laser pointer which made it easy to follow along!) But for the love of Superman - please don't turn in your BRIGHT LED LIGHTS at night when people are trying to enjoy the darkness and look up. They have red light flashlights there, or maybe let your eyes adjust and go slow - there's no reason to run!

The Fourth of July, a celebration for the senses. The sounds, the smells, the energy all'around…read more Chit-chat from families, laughter from children playing, the scent of burgers and hot dogs on a charcoal grill. Parades, concerts, gatherings, fireworks. As a kid, I remember having a long weekend from school and traveling off-island or taking part in my island's celebration. The excitement of watching the nighttime fireworks display after hours of anticipation. Spending quality time with my family - my parents, siblings and grandparents. What really stuck with me into adulthood are feelings these moments evoked. How my parents created a tradition for our family, for myself during the Fourth of July. How I'm finding a way to return to those memories, a festive celebration of connection and belonging. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ The past...Fourth Fest Hilo Celebration and Big Island Marathon presented by Lehua Jaycees. That's my memory while growing up. My parents would bring my siblings and I to Banyan Drive on the 4th, above Lili'uokalani Gardens to watch the Carol Kai Bed Race. As teams pushed a decorated bed on-wheels with a rider in it, sprinting down a wild obstacle course. Tents were pitched before sunrise at the shoreline, as residents secured their spot off Bayfront Hwy with barbecue grills and coolers. To watch the fireworks display launched from Coconut Island. There were times I watched the fireworks from Lihiwai Street, other times from Mo'oheau Park Bandstand and Bayfront Park. Family members became involved with the pyrotechnics show as volunteers. I remember my parents making baked goods for the Lehua Jaycees. This is how we connected, how I remember connecting. As I grew up, so did the texture of the 4th. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ July 4, 2026. East side, Big Island of Hawai'i. Featuring "A Salute to Our Veterans" 5K Run at Lili'uokalani Gardens and "Hot Rides Expo" on Kamehameha Ave with live entertainment, food trucks and children's activities. As darkness settled-in, thanks to Mayor Kimo Alameda and the County of Hawai'i, "Hilo Bay Blast 2026" began. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ "Hilo Bay Blast" - July 4, 2026. The first firework shot into the air at 8:02pm and burst into a thousand shimmering stars. It captured my attention, sparked wonder and amazement. A smile appeared. The sensory combination of light and sound took hold of my emotions and triggered warm childhood memories. I began to anticipate what colors, what flashes of light and shapes would appear. The deep, echoing booms resonated across Hilo Bay, followed by an electrifying "crackle" and "hiss". My eyes were frozen in-position. Flares rained down sparks, creating a dazzling light show as emerald blooms and electric blues burst in the horizon. Followed by a display of ruby-red petals of fire. This dazzling Fourth of July exhibition over Hilo Bay, commemorating our nation's 250th anniversary, came to an end with a velvety canopy of brilliant chrysanthemums and glittering golden yellow cascades. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Whether if it's an early morning sprint through Hilo where beds once raced or, finding the perfect spot along Bayfront Park with family to view a nighttime spectacular launched like years previous. Thanks to the County of Hawai'i and community partners, "Hilo Bay Blast" allows us to do just that. Reflect, remember; share and celebrate. Our stories while growing up are unique, connecting generations while defining what it means to be American. Keep the spirit of community alive on the Big Island of Hawai'i. Relive those moments from childhood like I have. At "Hilo Bay Blast", and turn your Fourth of July into a wonderful tradition. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ (fireworks photos + video of the 2026 "Hilo Bay Blast" were taken with my iPhone)

Oh my gosh looked for something to do to kill some time before our flight and decided to walk…read morearound Prince Kuhio Plaza. We love arcades and came across Tilt. Surprisingly stayed in here a while. Loved that they have old school coin pusher games that actually give back tokens to keep playing and not just tickets to redeem. It was a little warm in there but it wasn't super busy so it was manageable. This location was bigger than I thought and has such a variety of games. Loved that it seems well maintained. Clean throughout and no games were out of order. The two girls working were constantly walking throughout and were friendly. Would definitely come back.

the most rigged yet heavenly place has the stupidest prizes…read moreever like some rice cooker idk the machine was broken but we got the racks scary teenagers roaming there 24/7???? ive only ever seen 1 staff work here like is she the only one hired

I had hoped Yelp would remove this listing, as the actual name is Grand Naniloa Resort Golf Club,…read morethis is a duplicate page.

This is an interesting place to play. First off super nice staff, the course is not busy, it's fun…read moreto play, did I say staff is nice? Price is good, you can play 9 holes for $12. AWESOME!! Why 3 stars? Unfortunately the course is in ok shape except for the greens. I would say they are borderline unplayable. But, that still didn't stop me from making a few one putts!!!!!!! Really sad about the greens. In one of the holes is not even technically a green but mowed down fairway with a huge hole in the center. Look, this is a great place to practice and would make a great senior course. Just don't expect to putt or if you do, 2 putt max should be the rule. I still go and enjoy myself - you will too if you know what to expect. Great course for beginners!!!!!