Location: Hawi
Top Things to do in Hawi
The 5 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Hawi, Hawaii (HI)
Hawi (Hawaiian pronunciation: [həˈvi]) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States. The population was 1081 at the 2010 United States Census.
Restaurants in Hawi
1. Flumin’ Kohala
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 577 reviews
Flumin' Kohala offers a truly unique way of experiencing pristine Hawaii. Via 4WD off road vans and our custom four-man kayaks, you'll float through tunnels dripping with spring water, soar high over rushing streams via elevated flumes, and quietly meander through thick forests. Go Flumin' to see, touch, hear, and feel the hidden beauty of Hawaii!
2. Elements Jewelry & Fine Crafts
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 33 reviews
Reviewed By maryj90 - Greensburg, United States
Take the time to visit this wonderful shop with a expansive variety of gifts. Bought a pair of earrings, made locally, which were made using recycled materials. Love them! Also purchased a sea glass necklace which is gorgeous! Very friendly and helpful staff.
3. Kohala Mountain Road
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 199 reviews
Reviewed By traveling_with_kathy - Lake Stevens, United States
What a lovely drive through acres upon acres of lush green pasture land. Saw lots of cattle. The Big Island is a land of diversity from lava fields to sandy beaches to lush countryside. It was a peaceful drive with quite the elevation gain.
4. Kohala Welcome Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 44 reviews
Located at the gateway to North Kohala in Hawi, the Kohala Welcome Center invites you to venture to the northernmost point of Hawai`i Island, a rural region rich in history, culture and natural beauty. At the Welcome Center, you’ll be greeted by one of our volunteer guides from the community who will answer your questions and provide additional information to make your visit the best possible. Take in our beautiful hallway of storyboards that tell the story of Kohala, both past and present. Enjoy clean, public restrooms on our outdoor lanai overlooking a lush gulch. Place a pin in your hometown on our big world map. Browse our collection of memorabilia from the sugar plantation days. Shop our retail corner, offering refreshing cold drinks, an array of local books, CDs and quality t-shirts and caps as well local and island maps with directions to “must see” destinations in our beautiful historic district, the birthplace of King Kamehameha I. Learn about the wonderful community projects that the Welcome Center supports. Come, relax a bit, talk story and share a special aloha with people who know and love the community.
Reviewed By U3168CQsusanp - Broomall, United States
We met Jim who was volunteering at the welcome center. He gave us some good information about what to see and do in the Kohala area. The best tip was to head to Mahukona beach for great snorkeling and to see the whales when they arrive in the afternoon around 1:30pm. The whales arrived after 2pm and were pretty far out but they put on a good show. Jim and his wife were there and were great sources of information about the big island. I wish we had learned this earlier in our trip. We would have visited there more. Note: there isn't a beach. It is a rocky coast but there is an old port that has steps to get in and out while snorkeling. You can park right by the water and picnic there while you watch the fish because the water is so clear.
5. Hawi Farmers Market
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By julesrichman - Ojai, United States
First, find the girl selling banana chocolate chip bread-Buy one of those. Then if in you’re there in the right month, find the couple selling dragonfruit smoothies— a blender full of FRESH dragon fruit, FRESH coconut milk & frozen mango- so you climb on their bike & blend your own drink. Then stroll over to the guy at back of market & buy a big bag of freshly made taro chips. On way out get some locally grown lettuce, cucumbers, & tomatoes for the evening salad.
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