Volcano Home's Guidebook

Heading south out from Kona along the coast...

Stop for coffee at Menehune Coffee

https://share.google/sChnOK8snE4Fk5F3C

And then...

Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park https://share.google/iIsKnpR8KCQk3SOWn

On to...

Mahana Beach (Green sands)

https://share.google/41NKWP0610FS6t9YK

Green Sands may be something you do on its own day, it is a bit of a hike or you can pay a local to drive you up and back.

Possibly our favorite spot for Coffee, Macnuts and Honey...

Hawaii's Local Buzz at Paradise Meadows https://share.google/OM4udZE9WtKDAAYxM

Another, AMAZING coffee...

Miranda's Farms Coffee Shop https://share.google/tauMZj0IZGoD9YuSJ

And then stop at...

Punalu'u Bake Shop https://share.google/SSgNW1GhEnts13hqa

The Lilikoi Malasadas are AMAZING!!!

Alll their pastries/breads are great! 

They also have sandwiches and other food at the lunch counter😀👍

There are a few restaurants across the road and in town here, a good opportunity to grab a bite...

From here go to an AWESOME beach park that has the remains of an Old Sugar Mill Pier...

Whittington Beach Park https://share.google/OncEhyAjOtAdqc2vM

Then stop Black Sand and Sea Turtles at...

Punaluʻu Beach https://share.google/ClefUN5mBlfoiIFek

Finally, head to the Volcanoes National Park and then on to your vacation Hale away from Home...Volcano Home 😀🤙🌋

Have FUN!!!

Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park https://share.google/yvgsyPuBYjYlqhSq0

Rainbow Falls https://share.google/xMrfZsGlU4dkXNJoO

Boiling Pots

https://share.google/RtwfjhcbLfsFbGsNs

Coconut Island

https://share.google/FUIqjkUcQOTO7SYA7

Onekahakaha Beach Park https://share.google/dxXuJUZhr2F6ftlfd

Carl Smith Beach Park 

https://share.google/xX55Nami3XaCGIocH

Richardson Ocean Park https://share.google/qmVQHtJzc6b6Yn8Gu

Liliʻuokalani Gardens https://share.google/IAejUvMXnzrIeIZ29

Statue of King Kamehameha https://share.google/8bWjnsdv6bXdoNdhs

Panaewa Rainforest Zoo and Gardens https://share.google/6etcDDYzscFm73XtV

Pepeekeo Scenic Drive 

https://share.google/MPrN4nknwVZo9zLhZ

Akaka Falls
https://share.google/Zif7HbpqxFY3SSSli

Kolekole Gulch Park. https://share.google/FFQLosIv3v8GEzQUD

The Umauma Experience https://share.google/bQWqKBcjqFRmD150p

While up near Waipio Valley,

- gotta go when in the area -

Tex Drive-In  

(Best Malasadas on this side of the Island)

https://share.google/ai5NmBV34YqYeS2W4

Waipio Valley Lookout https://share.google/tejS0LmBhzOxcVrNN

Kaumana Caves

https://share.google/HTsM4QUSQGiB2peHR

Mauna Kea https://share.google/yCcglgPvd3fmk9HO2

The Rim

 https://share.google/KX1oXgOH8ZNGJEJga

Uncle Georges Lounge at The Volcano House https://share.google/ajeoDoLivxJ24KK4V

Volcano's Lava Rock Cafe https://share.google/XeZ7XYcQubTMRrUz9

Hirano Store https://share.google/EAeRTxvv9ewYpsM3f

Mt View Bakery Inc https://share.google/MAuvmCXwLrndEUBBF

Wyatt’s Place https://share.google/C8tndhmusZ8nHUGuB

Ma'ona Lunch Counter https://share.google/3AVkBdWNMWiiv1MwZ

Hawaiian Style Cafe Hilo https://share.google/CsShWbjWMCulv4GrE

Big Island Candies https://share.google/fA5kpVtTWSesA4M2q

Pineapples Island Fresh Cuisine https://share.google/23WAE49hAXGBUOs5z

Cafe Pesto

https://share.google/AbDjl1wtpXTxzf4L2

Liko Lehua Cafe https://share.google/GBIIAdO1U1QyNE5qu

Moon and Turtle

https://share.google/Txvi7TsL3tMQ2pkwj

Ken's House of Pancakes https://share.google/yJzOdqjdDjMP6eRLW

Suisan Fish Market https://share.google/zg2Pd12Yjhf55fovZ

Hilo Bay Cafe https://share.google/445IDpHSP2mxEWODW

Ponds Hilo https://share.google/mZCCVq75prVe93Oes

Pahoa Fresh Fish https://share.google/8oVbUHXzhEnfIOulK

If coming from Kona, a stop at Costco will go a long way...

They also have many great local products including...

-Hawaiian shirts

-Women's Sarongs 

-Beach Gear

-Flip/flops (Slippahs) and Swim Clothes

-Local Coffee

-Local honey

Costco Kona

https://share.google/nEREc0Sj0Ys72lKzV

In Hilo...

- Target 

- Walmart

- Safeway 

These are all in the same area just up the road from the Airport 

Local Markets...

Island Naturals Market & Deli https://share.google/1oGFoKehASSOUBPcC

KTA Super Stores https://share.google/UoA6OgLMdlFtV6JtF

Downtown Hilo has a daily farmers market as well as many Gift/Specialty shops and Restaurants

Hilo Farmer's Market https://share.google/y2NBbZnXUxm1w6D6k

In Keaau...

Foodland in Keaau

https://share.google/Y5KD0Rwv5fwjxCFuo

Keaau Natural Foods https://share.google/2wMtiJv0VG7Lif0q1

In Pahoa...

On Sunday mornings from 7:30-2, there is a large farmers market that features Local Crafters / Fruits and Vegetables as well as Hot and ready Local Food...

Maku'u Farmer's Market https://share.google/GU8gAXKuzIKjOAhYX

Island Naturals Market & Deli https://share.google/rEHhM5ILIyyjblatF

In Volcano...

On Thursday nights from 3-6pm, there is a small Farmers Market. A playground for little ones, skate park for BIG ones and Local Crafts / Food and Fruits/Veggies 

https://share.google/A4NhQp4dgqRWzP2Eq

Kilauea General Store https://share.google/m9zADPHZMGI0jM8DB

Kilauea Overlook is Our Favorite view of the Caldera with minimal walking.

Another Great View of the Caldera is from the Steam Vents!

The old Viewing spot where the museum was has recently reopened and is at the end of the main road. Nice view with a short walk as well.

We hear the COOLEST view is from Devastation Trail. I believe it is about a mile walk each way.

Thurston Lava Tube is a short walk/hike (30 min.) that is well worth it. Really FUN at night... they light it up in the lava tube.

If you enjoy Hiking, Iki Trail is a fun one that is not too difficult and takes you down from the forest and across an old Caldera with steam vents and then back up. Good shoes, a hat, sunscreen and water are recommended.

Chain of Craters Road is a scenic drive with many places to stop, see old Calderas, take breaks and soak in the views. It ends at the coast where there are petroglyphs and a hike to a rock arch on the water.

KMC (Kilauea Military Camp) is inside the park and is a great spot to take a break from the hiking around. They have a small 6 lane BOWLING ALLEY! Only $20 for an hour of bowling for up to 6 people and shoe rental is only $3. They have food (Great Garlic Fries) and an arcade attached with pool tables, air hockey, pin ball and video games. Pretty fun place to take a break and enjoy some A. C.

The park is open 24hrs... 

Here is a link to one of the live cameras at the Caldera...

https://www.youtube.com/live/tk0tfYDxrUA?si=i8PPtIPWT3YRaY4u

 I would check that occasionally and see if an eruption has started. If one does, jump in the car and head over there A.S.A.P.

Sometimes it only lasts a few hours and you don't want to miss it! 

A once in a lifetime opportunity!!! 

Especially AMAZING at night.

The USGS link also has great info on Volcanoes, alerts for eruptions and details about visiting the Caldera...

https://www.usgs.gov/observatories/hvo

We also will keep our eyes and ears open for an eruption and if we find out about one, we will let you know!😀👍

Definitely check in at the Visitor Center and ask a Ranger what they suggest, they know all the BEST spots and what's happening in the park at any moment.

We hope this info is helpful and HAVE FUN!!! 🌋

Joshua and Geneva 😀🤙