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Lilikoi bars are amazing!
Emily S.

The BEST smoothies on the island! We loved their smoothies so much (and the Lilikoi Dessert Bars) that we visited twice! Smoothies were so packed full of fresh fruit - they are delicious and so nicely priced. We tried the Pineapple Passion Fruit, Pineapple Guava, and Papaya Banana. The best smoothies we've ever had. They have snacks, gifts, macadamia nuts, local products, and tons of fresh fruits in addition to smoothies and sandwiches. The staff was lovely, especially the woman who had fresh flowers in her hair daily.

Randy C.

The fruit just hits different in Hawaii! We made this a multi day stop for smoothies. Even doubling back a couple times as we explored the Kona side of the island. Worth the drive!

John C.

Every time we're on the Big Island, we now make it a point to stop at the South Kona Fruit Stand -- and it never disappoints. It's one of those places that feels like a true local treasure. Everything is fresh, colorful, and full of flavor. The white pineapple, papaya, and mango are always perfect, and the smoothies are honestly some of the best I've ever had. It's more than just a fruit stand, it's a peaceful little stop where you can slow down, enjoy the view, and soak in the aloha. The staff is friendly, the vibe is laid-back, and you can tell they take pride in what they do. If you're driving through South Kona, do yourself a favor and pull over. Whether you grab some fruit, a fresh coconut, or just a smoothie, you won't regret it. This place is a favorite for a reason.

Elisabeth P.

The cutest little fruit stand/ lunch spot. Delicious smoothies, coffee, sandwiches & the best carrot cake we've ever had. You stop in the shop and then you go around back to the coziest little spot to sit and eat, surrounded by Hawaiian nature & a natural water fall/ fountain. Definitely recommend.

Aibu, tangerine, passion fruit (lilokai), snake fruit, Apple banana
Ryan J.

The merchant who helped us was so sweet, just like the fruit she sells. Really excited to try some new fruit.

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Tomomi S.

Really cute and cozy local fruit sand. Good smoothies, I loved my Lilikoi and pineapple which was tart and fresh fruits with coconut water, and very refreshing. You'll find Avo, Papaya, unique local fruits and packed salad (papaya salad), dips (guacamole) and sandwiches. Back seating area has shaded tables and view of the ocean on one side and fruits trees & birds on the other. Really peaceful vibe here. Takes CC with no service charge, $10 minimum.

Rambutan!
Melissa H.

The cutest fruit stand with exotic fruit for cheap, friendly workers, and a nice seating area with a view. Saw this fruit stand on the side of the road as we were travelling back and forth from Captain Cook. Wanted to stop by and see what kind of fruit they had. We ended up picking up rambutan, papaya, apple banana, ugli fruit, and these cherries that were almost bell pepper-like. The cashier was super sweet and helpful as we browsed and shopped. Didnt get to try their fresh smoothies but I bet those were delicious too.

Roberta W.

Wonderful treat after visiting the national park. Great smoothies, fruit and sandwiches well worth a stop. Thank you, Greg and Roberta From Napa, California

Leah N.

This place is a cute little place that we went to today. They sells a lot of tropical food including snake fruits. I always wanted to try snake fruit and this place has it. There are also bake goods and drinks. The lady that sell us the fruits was super nice and give directions on the proper way to eat the fruits. It was great.

Sandwich and smoothie
Barbara O.

Fresh organic fruit, refreshing smoothies, yummy sandwiches, friendly service. A must stop if you are passing thru. Lots of outdoor shaded seating in the garden

Feb W.

When you just hike the Captain Cook Monument without liquid with you of course you're dying to slurp anything cold after. Goodness along the way to Hilo this fruit stand stall is a savior for our thirsty throat. We stopped here for some smoothies and watery fruits. Bandit got the chocolate peanut butter banana and rice milk smoothie while I got the mango banana apple juice. T'was okay. Not the best. It's refreshing though coz its cold. Got the Caimito with us to munch along the road. The Caimito fruit was so good. It's sweetness is just right! If only there's other fruit stand nearby I'll check it out for sure. I mean, the woman who took orders are a bit grumpy. Also, when I tried to ask for a knife to cut the Caimito she said that they won't do it coz of Covid. I don't wanna comment coz it's just unreal. Like duh, I can wash it for you if you like Auntie. But yeah, ended up using my teeth to slit the fruit. LoL. A bit messy but all worth it! Mahalo for reading and happy juandering fellow yeeps!

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Alison K.

Cute local stand with lots of different fruits we have never heard of or seen before. The owner was super friendly and helpful, helping us decide which fruits to try and informing us to wash the fruits with soap and water. We ended up buying apple banana, strawberry papaya, snake fruit, white guava, abiu, and rollinia. We also got a #7 smoothie which had mango, papaya, and apple juice - we chugged it! In the back they have some baked goods and bottled drinks. We got a lilikoi bar, candied ginger and some bottled water.

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T. B.

Lovely fruit stand with a lot of variety! The cold sliced mango hit the spot! Would definitely recommend!!

Pineapples and banana smoothie

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Awesome fruit, great staff!!And the prices are better than any grocery store!! Thank you, South Kona Fruit Stand!!

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Totally fun place. A little pricey, but so is everything in Kona. Selection was like nothing else you can find anywhere. Worth stopping at.

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Came here at 1:40 on Saturday 9/10, and unfortunately they were closed. This unavailability doesn't match the hours posted on the sign.

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Love the vibe! Feels like a super local spot with nice fresh fruit. Great location and our kids loved it.

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Stopped to find unique fruit and was pleased to have help from a knowledgeable lady who helped us pick some that was ripe!

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Wonderful friendly staff and amazing top quality smoothies. I've never had better ! Go out of your way to come here.

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Gingerhill Farm Retreat

Gingerhill Farm Retreat

4.3(24 reviews)
6.9 mi

A pleasant and comfortable camping experience on the Big Island…read more As a solo woman, I spent 9 nights in the Jungle Canopy at Gingerhill Farm Retreat in April 2026. I had an excellent stay, although I am used to camping, and feel that having a camping mindset is required for staying here. Yes, the chorus of frogs are very loud as soon as it's dark, and you can hear roosters in the distance in the morning along with bird songs. However, I enjoyed the noises and am an early riser. The Jungle Canopy is located close to the private residence, and I experienced little human noise. There was one nighttime rain and no leaks. The screened-in bedroom is functional, and the bed has a good (firm) mattress. The sink and toilet, screened off and behind the bed, are nice to have in this enlarged tent. The shower is a few feet outside the tented bedroom/kitchen, and is open to the sky (cool to look up at the tree canopy). The shower is very nice, and the water gets hot. There is no door, but the only way you can be seen is from the Jungle Canopy tent itself (you can hang a sarong if you needed more privacy). They provide face clothes and towels, two worn beach towels, as well as family-size liquid hand soap, shampoo and conditioner (decent quality). The kitchen, in front of the screened bedroom, also under a canopy, has everything you need: pots and pans (including a few that are stainless steel), a good size fridge with a small enclosed freezer (with 2 freezer packs), a sink with dish soap, etc. They provide a Berkey-like water filter carboy, a stainless-steel kettle to boil water, as well as coffee beans, a grinder, and French-press. There is a small table with two chairs where you can look at beautiful tropical plants. The only bummer is that the hot plate to cook food and boil the kettle can be slow to heat, especially if there is a slight breeze. Once the propane tank emptied while I was cooking breakfast and I had to text to ask for a replacement, however, someone came over right away and I was able to resume cooking. Like camping, you are responsible for taking out your own trash to communal cans located a fairly short distance away. You can't put any toilet paper down the toilet, so all paper used for #1 and #2 needs to go into a plastic-bag-lined trash can and you remove and dump. They removed the compost. Recommendations to Gingerhill: provide more plastic bags for trash, more toilet paper (I had to ask), and offer a larger compost bucket as it filled too quickly. Also, one day I came back in the afternoon and found the gate code didn't work. I texted and called and fairly soon someone told me that they changed the code, but didn't notify me. Next time they change the code they should text all visitors staying at the farm the new code. So, in all, I would give a 9/10 ranking, especially given the cost compared to other accommodations, and the tropical farm experience. FYI, there is snorkeling gear that you can use that is located next to the Sunset Cottage.

I understand mistakes can happen, but the way this property handled my situation was unacceptable…read more I reserved the Kukui Cabin, which was listed with two twin beds, an indoor flushing restroom, and an indoor shower. I provided documentation showing that I booked the Kukui Cabin. However, I was placed in a different accommodation with an outdoor composting toilet and an exposed outdoor shower. The property claimed I requested the Bamboo Cabin, but when I asked for documentation, they failed to provide any. They later denied my refund/dispute by calling the substituted room an "upgrade," even though I never requested or agreed to the change. I was also concerned about the lack of standard room security. Their website did not clearly disclose this, and their response was simply that it had been that way for over 30 years with no issues and that I should have read their reviews. I have filed a complaint with the Hawaii Office of Consumer Protection and am prepared to pursue appropriate legal remedies. I would not book here again unless you are comfortable paying premium lodging prices for what felt more like camping in the wilderness.

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Gingerhill Farm Retreat - Enjoying a cup of Joe with Mother Nature!

Enjoying a cup of Joe with Mother Nature!

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Killino Farm - Amazing view from the backyard, great space to park, and lava rock every where.

Killino Farm

5.0(4 reviews)
1.8 mi

Killino Farms is Hawaii the way you want it. Lush, quiet, a view of the sunset, and convenient to…read moreshopping and coffee shops. It is local, not touristy. So you won't get all that fake plastic junk that smells foofy. Instead you will get REAL 100% Kona coffee beans, fresh fruit, lush flowers, and geckos. You will hear frogs at night, and roosters in the morning, mid morning you will hear chickens making those cute chicken sounds. You will see Daisy the dog running through the grass following her trusty master Todd. This is a working farm people, so there is work for the family to do. Sitting on the lanai having fresh coffee in the mornings and then having a beer in the afternoon is all great. There is a grocery store about 10 minutes north that has everything you want, and there are also local places to eat. Two step is a close drive, Captain Cook and Kealakakua Bay are a nice drive and a town where you can, if you want, get foofy things. Volcanoes NP is 1.5 hours away. Note: be patient driving down the driveway!! GO 5MPH or you can do some damage to your rental car. You will bounce around if you go any faster than 5mph. Todd was a great host and was easily accessible by text. He will take you on a tour of the farm (which I highly recommend) and make sure you are comfortable and set in your rental. Thank you Todd for making this a great stay!

The farm is gorgeous and the house is perfect. Great bed, nature sounds all day, no lights outside…read moreto block the view of the stars. It was a piece of heaven I don't want to leave. The inn keepers are just amazing and really helped up figure out how to enjoy the island: the central location is amazing my only suggestion to renters is rent an SUV the gravel road to the house can be really tricky.

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KTA Express - Kealakekua - The KTA Express sign....

KTA Express - Kealakekua

4.3(25 reviews)
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KTA Express, you're a lifesaver!…read more I came to the KTA Express store twice in recent weeks, and this store/supermarket totally saved me from having to drive back in town (Kailua-Kona) to buy something I sorely needed. I was working at a local bank next door doing some lock work when I realized I needed a few 9-volt batteries to fix something. Being that I was traveling, and did not have access to all my normal gear, I asked the bank people where was the nearest store? Originally I was worried that I might have to drive all the way back to Kailua-Kona to get what I needed, but luckily KTA had a store in Kealakekua. Walked over to the KTA store, as it was just a hop, skip, & jump away from the local bank (where I was working). Got what I needed, and time & resources were saved that day! Last week Thursday I found myself back in Kealakekua working at a credit union this time. No, I didn't need anything in particular for the credit union this time, but after finishing the job at the credit union, the KTA store was very convenient for me to get some drinks & some grub. Apparently the KTA Express has a vendor - L&L Drive-In that does pre-made - ready to eat bentos. Some of the items looked pretty good, so I decided to give it a shot & picked up a mini BBQ Chicken & Noodle Bento. The mini bento was pretty tasty, and best part of it all is that I didn't have to go far to get my lunch grub. KTA Express in Kealakekua, you're a lifesaver! Lol!

DAY 5 of Vacation - This local market was located down the street from a restaurant we just dined…read moreat. We needed more hygiene products and travel items. Parking: They have a small parking lot. Very easy to find. Free parking. This was a large market. It had everything a grocery store provided, but products were a bit more expensive than usual. I walked around and noticed there were fresh fruits in their grocery section. They also had fun snacks in the freezer section. We found everything we needed to restock for the rest of our trip.

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KTA Express - Kealakekua - Checkin' out da bentos.....

Checkin' out da bentos.....

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KTA Express - Kealakekua - Need something to drink?

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