Best of: the big island (Hawaii)
Scandinavian Shave Ice is one of Best of: the big island (Hawaii).

1. Scandinavian Shave Ice

8.1
75-5699 Alii Dr, Kailua-Kona, HI
Ice Cream Parlor · 44 tips and reviews
Waialea Beach (Beach 69) is one of Best of: the big island (Hawaii).

2. Waialea Beach (Beach 69)

9.0
South Kohala, HI (Puako Road), South Kohala, HI
Beach · 20 tips and reviews
Old Kona Airport Park is one of Best of: the big island (Hawaii).

3. Old Kona Airport Park

7.9
Kailua-Kona, HI
Beach · 14 tips and reviews
HiCO - Hawaiian Coffee is one of Best of: the big island (Hawaii).

4. HiCO - Hawaiian Coffee

7.6
74-5599 Pawai Pl #B3, Kailua-Kona, HI
Coffee Shop · 6 tips and reviews

Monica D.Monica Desai: Delicious chai, recommend getting it on the less sweet side

Anuenue Ice Cream Shave Ice is one of Best of: the big island (Hawaii).

5. Anuenue Ice Cream Shave Ice

7.9
61-3665 Akoni Pule Hwy (Kawaihae Harbor), Kawaihae, HI
Ice Cream Parlor · 14 tips and reviews

Monica D.Monica Desai: Crazy lines but worth the wait - opt for ice cream in the middle of your shave ice

Hawaiian Style Cafe is one of Best of: the big island (Hawaii).

6. Hawaiian Style Cafe

8.1
681 Manono St, Hilo, HI
Breakfast Spot · 36 tips and reviews

Monica D.Monica Desai: YUM. Especially the pancakes.

Lava Lava Beach Club is one of Best of: the big island (Hawaii).

7. Lava Lava Beach Club

8.5
69-1081 Kuualii Pl, Kamuela, HI
Beach Bar · 72 tips and reviews

Monica D.Monica Desai: Come for poké nachos and the rum cocktails at sunset, be prepared to wait

Pine Tree Cafe is one of Best of: the big island (Hawaii).

8. Pine Tree Cafe

8.4
73-4040 Hukiloa Dr. (Hwy 19), Kailua-Kona, HI
Diner · 38 tips and reviews

Noah W.Noah Weiss: Kalua pork and spicy tuna poke were both delicious. Menu is massive, and affordable.

Manuela Malasada is one of Best of: the big island (Hawaii).

9. Manuela Malasada

8.0
Hawaii
Food Truck · 4 tips and reviews

Noah W.Noah Weiss: 3 malasadas as the minimum order seems like too many... until you devour your first two

Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area is one of Best of: the big island (Hawaii).

10. Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area

9.1
Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area, Kamuela, HI
Beach · 79 tips and reviews

Noah W.Noah Weiss: Massive white sand beach with the perfect waves for body boarding. Tons of parking too.

Kuleana Rum Shack is one of Best of: the big island (Hawaii).

11. Kuleana Rum Shack

7.6
69-201 Waikoloa Beach Dr, Waikoloa, HI
Cocktail Bar · 6 tips and reviews

Noah W.Noah Weiss: Creative and tasty rum cocktails, with great “bar food” Hawaiian style (like tuna poke nachos)

Kīlauea Iki Crater Overlook is one of Best of: the big island (Hawaii).

12. Kīlauea Iki Crater Overlook

8.8
Crater Rim Dr (Hawaii Volcanoes National Park), Pāhoa, HI
Scenic Lookout · 9 tips and reviews

Noah W.Noah Weiss: The best spot to see the volcano, especially after dusk when it’s active

Two Ladies Kitchen is one of Best of: the big island (Hawaii).

13. Two Ladies Kitchen

8.0
274 Kilauea Avenue, Hilo, HI
Dessert Shop · 40 tips and reviews

Noah W.Noah Weiss: I don’t like mochi normally, but this place made me love it. Get anything stuffed with fresh fruit, like strawberries.

The Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii is one of Best of: the big island (Hawaii).

14. The Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii

9.1
1 North Kaniku Drive, Kohala Coast, Kawaihae, HI
Hotel · 52 tips and reviews

Noah W.Noah Weiss: Lovely pool, spacious rooms, great beach access, very friendly staff, and ample tennis courts. Would recommend!

15. Da Poke Shack

9.1
76-6246 Alii Dr, Kailua-Kona, HI
Seafood Restaurant · 89 tips and reviews

Noah W.Noah Weiss: Some of our favorite poke on the island, get anything spicy

Umeke's Fish Market, Bar, & Grill is one of Best of: the big island (Hawaii).

16. Umeke's Fish Market, Bar, & Grill

8.3
74-5599 Pawai Pl, Kailua-Kona, HI
Poke Restaurant · 40 tips and reviews

Noah W.Noah Weiss: Massive two poke plate is enough for a lunch for two people

Hale Kai is one of Best of: the big island (Hawaii).

17. Hale Kai

8.8
1 North Kaniku Drive Kohala Coast, Waimea, HI
Seafood Restaurant · 21 tips and reviews

Noah W.Noah Weiss: Fresh fish tacos and poke with taro chips is a great lunch

Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park is one of Best of: the big island (Hawaii).

18. Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park

9.2
1 Crater Rim Dr, Volcano, HI
National Park · 100 tips and reviews

Noah W.Noah Weiss: Unreal national park — make sure to stay post dusk for the apocalyptic lights

Hale I' A - Da Fish House is one of Best of: the big island (Hawaii).

19. Hale I' A - Da Fish House

8.5
Akoni Pule Highway, Kawaihae, HI
Fish Market · 11 tips and reviews

Noah W.Noah Weiss: The best poke we had on the island, with an awesome fresh fish of the day grilled bento box

Kua Bay is one of Best of: the big island (Hawaii).

20. Kua Bay

8.7
72-3890 Mamalahoa Hwy, Kalaoa, HI
Beach · 22 tips and reviews

Noah W.Noah Weiss: The most beautiful white sand beach we visited, and not crowded at all

21. The Fish & Hog Market Cafe

8.8
64-957 Mamalahoa Hwy, Kamuela, HI
BBQ Joint · 30 tips and reviews

Noah W.Noah Weiss: Unbelievable bbq