Discover the best of Hilo — from hidden gems to local favorites.

The Hilo Visitor connects you to authentic travel experiences.

Print Newsletter Locations:

  • Port of Hilo

  • Hilo Hawaiian Hotel

  • SCP Hotel

  • Lyman Museum

  • East Hawai’i Cultural Center

  • Kula Shave Ice

  • Palace Theater

  • UH Hilo Admissions Office

Our Purpose

Support local, sustainable agriculture

Direct visitors to locally owned and operated businesses

Encourage tourism that is mindful and respectful of culture and environment

Learn more about us

Check out our amazing cacao growers!

Pono Pledge

What does it mean to be pono as a visitor to Hawai‘i? Pono is a Hawaiian word with deep, layered meaning. When something is “pono,” it is in a state of correctness or harmony with its surroundings and community.

Take the pledge today! Island of Hawai’i Pono Pledge

County of Hawai’i Pono Pledge Video.

Sights to see...
Two women are walking past a storefront, one holding a large white patterned tote bag, on a sidewalk with shops and potted plants, with signs for a printer and a bookstore.
Two people kayaking on a river with a waterfall in the background, surrounded by lush green trees.
Pre-packaged fresh vegetable spring rolls with avocado, carrot, and lettuce stacked in clear plastic containers at a market or store.
Aerial view of a coastal city with a large bay, green parks, high-rise buildings, and a mix of urban and natural areas under a partly cloudy sky.
Three women in traditional Hawaiian attire performing a hula dance with large gourds and leafy adornments, decorated with leis and leafy headpieces.
Ancient petroglyphs carved into a large stone surface, depicting animals and symbols.
A lush tropical scene with large green monstera leaves in the foreground and a waterfall over rocks in the background, surrounded by dense green forest.