Hilo DIA

The Center is located on Kamehameha Avenue between Mamo Street and Furneaux Lane. 308 Kamehameha Avenue Hilo, Hi 96720. Open Tuesday-Saturday 9 am – 4 pm. Closed on Federal Holidays. For Group reservations please call: (808) 933-8195

See the current Art Show or Exhibit featuring our talented local artists. Exhibit changes monthly. Additional Info Location on: Map Map Location Number: 9 Explore On: Foot Published inBasicaly Books Guide to Hilo

Drive the scenic route of the old Mamalahoa Highway north of Hilo to step back into old Hawai‘i. Off Hwy. 19 at Onomea. This is a part of the Hilo-Hamakua Heritage Coast, extending from Hilo to Honoka‘a through the lushly scenic windward side of the island of Hawai‘i.   Additional Info: Location: Map Map Location [...]

Climb down the steps to this popular local surfing site at Honoli‘i Beach Park, where Honoli‘i Stream empties into the Pacific Ocean. Hwy. 19 at Alae point   Additional Info: Location: Map Map Location Number: 31 Explore On: Wheels Published in Basically Books Guide to Hilo

Experience the abundance of Hawai‘i’s seashore environment and swim or snorkel at Richardson’s Ocean Center and Park. Hwy. 137 in Keaukaha. Additional Info Location on: Map Map Location Number: 30 Explore On: Wheels Published in Basicaly Books Guide to Hilo

Plunge into the spring fed shoreline waters at Four-mile Beach Park. Across the street is an aqua farm raising mullet, trout and tilapia. Hwy. 137 in Keaukaha.   Additional Info Location on: Map Map Location Number: 29 Explore On: Wheels Published in Basicaly Books Guide to Hilo

Stop at Onekahakaha Beach Park to explore the tide pools and refresh yourself at the natural wading pool. Hwy. 137 in Keaukaha. Additional Info Location on: Map Map Location Number: 28 Explore On: Wheels Published in Basicaly Books Guide to Hilo

Drive along the scenic shoreline following Kalaniana‘ole Ave. through Keaukaha to Richardson’s Beach. Hwy. 137. Additional Info Location on: Map Map Location Number: 27 Explore On: Wheels Published in Basicaly Books Guide to Hilo

Climb down into the bowels of the earth to see the lush ferns of Kaumana Caves in this natural cave, a lava tube formed by the flow of 1881. Hwy. 200. Additional Info Location on: Map Map Location Number: 26 Explore On: Wheels Published in Basicaly Books Guide to Hilo

Early morning is the best time to view rainbows at the world-famous Rainbow Falls. Turn right off Hwy. 200, up Waianuenue Ave. Additional Info Location on: Map Map Location Number: 24 Explore On: Wheels Published in Basicaly Books Guide to Hilo