Big Island Zipline Tour was a fantastic experience! Easy booking, pre-waiver review and signing,…read moreand day of guidance from Ryley, Josh, Rose, and the front desk staff. Upon arrival, there is safe parking monitored by cameras. Check-in consisted of confirming your reservation, pre-signed waiver, and weighing in. Inside you have the option to purchase any last minute bug spray (which I did due to the tendency of being eaten by bugs & the natural spray they sold worked great!), sunblock, t-shirts, and snacks. There are also some maps, local recommendations, and a sign in book to look at while waiting for your tour. They have complementary water, fanny packs to use while zip lining, and clean restrooms. After checking in, you will wait until the guides support you with putting on your helmet and other gear. They will check to make sure your gear is secured and comfortable. There will be a brief safety briefing and then you take a quick van ride as a group to where the 7-line course beings. Rose is the van driver- she did a great job maneuvering the van, keeping us safe, and supporting us on the course! Along the way, the guides, Josh and Ryley, shared about the various plans and spaces we were viewing, which was a nice to learn about! Appreciated Ryley's humor!! The course was awesome! Speaking from someone who did ziplining over 15 years ago in Puerto Rico and now in my mid-30 a little nervous about doing it since I flaked jumping out of a plane to skydive in Oahu, I was nervous how I would do. Well, I did it, and it felt great! All seven of the lines were great- safe, sturdy, and enjoyable. The communication between the guides, including Rose, at times, was spot on to ensure safety. The lines were checked, were informed of what to do before we went and how to land/arrive on the platform. It was all very well planned and set up. Each platform also had a little history of a Hawaiian word which the guide shared some of the history with us about! It was a great tour- friendly and knowledgeable team of guides and driver, good group of tourist, and beautiful course. My favorite lines were 6 and 7 (haha), and yes, I would do it again, and utilize this company for other excursion because of their organization, adherence to safety, and aloha spirit.

We had a great experience doing a ziplining tour here. Group sizes weren't too large and the…read moreinstructors were super friendly and helpful. You get to zipline over and view so many waterfalls, as shown in the pictures. Would definitely recommend if visiting Hilo!

Gorgeous little park with splashing waves.... and I love the free monthly yoga classes every 4th…read moreSunday! A little dangerous for swimming, go with someone experienced.

Visiting many beaches and finding that most are Lava Rock base and the Sandy ones have you in for…read morehikes. Love the beach and views.

Just like I imagined. Skilled guides, personable horses and a history lesson on the ranching on…read morethe Big Island. The drive getting to the site was entertaining as well. If you are leaving from the Kona side of the island you will leave the Lava landscape and you will rise in elevation where it cooled 10-12 degrees. As you descend towards the Hilo side of the island the landscape changes to green lush tropical forests and the temperature will rise back 10-12 degrees. The drive was 1 hr and 20 minutes from Mauna Lani area, but well worth the experience to see the countryside of this Island. If you ride my dude "Dozier" you will have a great time. The trail was very tame and safe. You are not hanging over cliffs or needing to maneuver the horses through any obstacles. Very enjoyable, a 10 out of 10 in my book.

Amazing experience. Our guides were knowledgeable and kind. The property amazing. I definitely…read morerecommend and will visit again.

I had to leave a review from a local who is not wearing rose colored glasses like a tourist from…read morethe mainland. This playground is not terrible, but often dirty and in disrepair. No shade or sitting area for adults to enjoy. I'm always uncomfortable while here with my daughter while she is playing. There's often a teen smoking weed in the baseball dugout not far from the playground and the smell is wafting over. Overall, not an enjoyable experience. I would most definitely recommend going somewhere, anywhere else

Entrance is safe since there's a signal light to turn in. Lots of parking. Accessible ramp to get…read moreto the playground and eating area. Bathrooms is right next to multiple of tables. Playground is clean. I'm from the mainland. Most parks in Hilo don't have a playground structure for kids to play on. There's mainly a field and ir basketball court. This is the only park we were able to eat, kids played on the structures, and use the bathrooms. Trash cans accessible.

This was a hidden gem and well worth the time to explore. It was a short hike through…read morewooded/vegetative stretch on a trail that was initially paved. There was at least one short side trail down to the shore. The trail eventually led to a wonderfully peaceful cove with a ridge that proveded an overlook. The overlook afforded beautiful views of the water. It was a great alternative to the Tropical Botanical Gardens which seemed way too expensive for what they offered. This, by contrast, was free. The only issue was that parking was tricky. There were some spots for parking by pulling to the side of the narrow road. But these filled up quickly. There is apparently paid parking at the Botanical Gardens that could be an alternative.

We absolutely LOVED our experience at Escape Hilo. Whether this is your first or 50th escape room,…read moreyou will be charmed by the unique story and vibe of this one-man owned and operated game. From the moment we walked in, it was clear that Ryan was extremely passionate about his escape room and very enthusiastic about the experience we were about to have. He even designed and built the entire room on his own! At first, we thought that the game might be a little quirky and jank. But no--this room is LEGIT. My partner and I have done about 15-20 escape games and this one provided an exciting level of challenge but was still doable for two experienced people. We actually ended up being just one number away from solving the number code to escape! Ryan did a fantastic job setting expectations and providing helpful hints when asked. The puzzles are challenging, but never punishing. The next task always reveals itself in a really neat way. If you're on the Hilo side, we highly recommend trying out this escape game! You literally will not find another game like it!

Me and the family (only 3 of us this time) always does an escape rooms wherever we go and this one…read morein Hilo is one of our new favorites. The host, who also owns the place, was friendly, enthusiastic and informative! The theme: Hilo Volcano, Halloween edition, was super fun! The puzzles were just difficult enough to make it fun! 10/10 Recommend!

A dear long time friend of mine is a member at the Hilo Yacht Club where we usually meet up before…read moreI leave the nice town of Hilo. Hilo Yacht Club is located on the edge of Hilo Bay about 3 miles from the Hilo International Airport. This visit brought us family style appetizers. The kalbi was well prepared (taste a bit too sweet for me but good nonetheless 3.5 stars), the calamari was fresh and deep fried (5 stars) with a decent tasting dredge pre-fry. The poke was okay (3.5 stars) and I say this because fresh fish is plentiful in Hilo. Knowing this I guess I expected a bit more from the standpoint of quality of fish. But, will I go back? Yup if I'm invited as the ambiance is relaxing and decent. Our server Justin was a great guy and made me laugh the entire time I was there! But if you've not gone there, be sure to use your global positioning service because the location is off the beaten path!

Sorry I have to mention that it's a private club. Hilo has…read morelimited upscale dining options and this place has consistently good service but kind of inconsistent food. No shorts/slippers in the dining room, but come as you are for the more casual outdoor dining section. We were impressed with their food options and pricing for a private party we had. Highly recommend if you know someone with a membership. Also it's weird they're a yacht club that literally has no yachts or even a dock.

With so many beach parks on the north shore, it is quite difficult to tell where one park starts…read moreand the next door one ends. Such is the relationship between Kealoha and the neighboring Carlsmith parks. I think a fair number of reviews of Carlsmith include the coves that are north of Kealoha property, so you may want to read about that park to for more info. Kealoha is a stretch of public beach near the Hilo Yacht Club and Mahikea Island (to the north). It is long and narrow with a large parking strip off the road between the road and ocean. There is a stretch of green lawn with shade, restrooms, and picnic tables. During our visit, we did see scuba divers training in the nice sized cove that reportedly is an area frequented by sea turtles. It appeared to be about chest deep on the divers, so the bottom is clearly visible. Although we didn't see any turtles on the stormy day of our visit, we did see lots of small fish. Because of the light rain and storm, we really got our attention was the waves smashing into the lava reef that protected the coves. So much power in each wave as it hits that immovable reef, creating an explosive blast of spray as rhythmic as breathing. Very cool for someone who lives in a landlocked state to see. I wonder if the locals ever become bored with it. Anyway, we enjoyed the visit even without climbing down to swim. Maybe I can get back before I'm too old to enjoy it. I think I'd like to. Review #2409