Top Things to do in Island of Hawaii
The 10 Best Shopping in Island of Hawaii, Hawaii (HI)
Life on the Big Island is a little bit slower… and locals like it that way. The natural beauty and ecological features of the island are a draw for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. Test your chutzpah at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, home to the longest volcanic eruption in recorded history, or climb to the indescribably beautiful summit of Mauna Kea. At the end of the day, there’s nothing more refreshing than a quivering plate of fresh poke, followed by a fruity shave ice.
Restaurants in Island of Hawaii
1. Puna Gallery and Gift Emporium
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Puna Gallery and Gift Emporium is a family run, fine art gallery and gifts shop located in the heart of Old Pahoa Town. Check out our fine art, including paintings, prints, wooden bowls, sculpture, and furniture handcrafted by local Puna artists. We offer a variety of locally made gifts from Puna grown coffee, locally made clothing, jewelry, soaps, lotions, local student works, and gift cards.
2. The Jeff Gomes Gallery
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
3. Kamuela Farmers Market
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5.0 based on 18 reviews
Located in beautiful Waimea town open Saturdays from 7 to noon. offering the big islands best produce and tasty treats along side live local music. Go on and giddy up to the Kamuela Farmers Market!
Reviewed By Amanda_B109 - Edmonton, Canada
Really enjoyed driving up here on Saturday morning. The market is quite small, but has a cool selection of coffee, fresh cheese, handmade bags and food. We had a delicious crepe with shrimp, avocado and artichokes. Yum! Also drove up into the beautiful hills, and walked around the cute town. Hit this on our way to the Wailaia Lookout, which was awesome.
4. Tanglewood Gallery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Local photographer Harry Durgin and his wife Mouse open their studio/gallery to the public on weekends, welcoming friends and visitors with Hawaii hospitality to view and buy his images of the area. An engaging, personal experience with the artists.
5. Lavaloha
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5.0 based on 27 reviews
We are growers and makers of single origin, 100% Hawaiian chocolate. Our 1,000 acre cacao farm is set high on the slopes of Mauna Kea, just outside of Hilo, where the rich volcanic soil adds depth and flavor to our cocoa beans. We invite you to take the scenic drive up to our Visitor Center where you'll be welcomed with sweeping mauka to makai views. Enjoy samples of our handcrafted chocolates at the Visitor Center & Gift Shop! Embark on a Tree-to-Chocolate Tour with our knowledgeable guides where you'll explore our cacao orchards, walk through our chocolate processing facilities, visit the chocolate kitchen and learn about the tree-to-chocolate journey. Our vast lanai (porch) is a great place to take in the views of Hilo. Entrance to our Visitor Center & Gift Shop is free and open to the public.
Reviewed By AussieBonz
We saw Lavaloha in a Facebook ad, booked a tour, and boy was it wonderful. I absolutely love chocolate but never knew how it was made. Our guide took us through the entire chocolate making process as we toured their cacao farm, and we tasted everything from the cacao fruit to the roasted bean to the finished product. Lavaloha grows their own cacao, processes the beans, makes the chocolate and packages it all right on their farm. They focus on making top quality chocolate and it really is much nicer regular store-bought chocolate. There is a shop where you can buy some to take home. They are only about 10 mins from Hilo downtown and their property is beautiful, with its own waterfall. Because it’s higher up on the base of Mauna Kea, there is a beautiful view of Hilo and the bay from there. It’s definitely worth a visit.
6. Volcano Art Center Gallery
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4.5 based on 232 reviews
Volcano Art Center (VAC) provides ongoing opportunities for visual artists in all media to sell their work on consignment in Volcano Art Center Gallery. Volcano Art Center Gallery, located within the former Volcano House Hotel built in 1877, is open year-round, seven days a week (except Christmas Day). It is operated under a Cooperative Agreement with the National Park Service, as an enhancement to the interpretive programs of Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park (HVNP).
Reviewed By kcchin
The art gallery is housed in the original hotel located in Volcano National Park. There is six original hotel rooms which each room is now use for displaying top quality artwork. There was a $2500 (yes..two thousand five hundred) canvas oil which I was impressed with. I believe everything is restored and upkeeped in the original mid 1800’s look...catchment still in use ! Even the small restroom building next door. Living history !
7. Greenwell Farms
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4.5 based on 1,303 reviews
We are proud to bring coffee lovers around the world the finest 100% Kona Coffee. Conveniently located along the Mamalahoa Highway, enjoy a complimentary guided tour or book a private tour and tasting to experience the coffee growing process from seed to cup, learn about the farm’s rich heritage since 1850, explore acres of coffee fields, take in the stunning ocean views, and of course, taste our award-winning coffee! Come discover why we were voted the #1 Best Hawaii Farm Tour in Hawaii Magazine's Readers Choice Awards.
8. Genesis Gallery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 85 reviews
Reviewed By Solsteinn - Seattle, United States
Vintage signs, Heather Brown, blown glass, hand carved wood - it’s all here and stunning. Start your Genesis Gallery Fund now and bring something amazing home from the islands to never forget your trip.
9. Discovery Antiques
10. Genesis Gallery Queens Marketplace
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 18 reviews
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