"An authentic, local plate lunch. Eat lunch or dinner here, or take it to go for a picnic at the beach. Try the Loco Moco with chicken cutlet instead of hamburger. So good, with gravy and egg!"
BBQ
· Waikoloa, United States
6.6"Green sand comes from the olivine crystals in the rocks here. Prepare for a two hour hike in, or catch a local truck driver who offers a ride for cash payment. Bring water and supplies."
Beach
· Nā‘ālehu, United States
8.4"This large Japanese garden is the perfect spot for a picnic on the grass overlooking the calm water of Hilo Bay. Bring a poke bowl from nearby Suisan or other local food, and a towel to sit on."
Park
· Hilo, United States
8.4"Stargazing Friday and Saturday at the visitor station. Wear warm clothes, temperatures drop to freezing. Want to watch sunset at the top? Reserve a tour or take a 4x4 up to 14,000 feet (adults only)."
Tourist Information
· Mauna Kea, United States
8.9"Great for snorkeling, taking a kayak tour across the bay to the Captain Cook monument is highly recommended (reservation required). Strenuous but rewarding, you might pass spinner dolphins on the way."
Park
· Captain Cook, United States
8.6"Hawaiian royalty made their home here. Explore the ancient village or listen to a discussion of the significance of the area and how Hawaiians discovered the islands, from a National Park ranger."
Historic and Protected Site
· Captain Cook, United States
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