Visit this great website, LoveBigIsland.com for great ideas on 'Things To Do' on the Big Island of Hawaii

Looking for a place to grab a bite to eat in North Hawaii? From casual take out to fine dining, from Honokaa to Hawi, there's plenty to choose from.

Honokaa

• Cafe Il Mondo
• Grandma's Kitchen
• Tex's Drive In

Waimea

• Hawaiian Style Cafe
• Waimea Coffee
• Pau
• Red Water Cafe
• Aka Sushi
• Lilikoi Cafe
• Merriman's Restaurant
• The Noodle Club
• L&L Barbecue

Kohala Coast​

• Cafe Pesto
• Da Fish House Lunch Wagon
• Monstera
• Mauna Kea Beach Hotel

Want to know what's happening on the Big Island? Check out some of our local news media and events calendars.

• Big Island Chronicle
• Hawaii 24/7
• Waimea Community Association 
• Big Island Video News
• Big Island Events Calendar
• Hamakua Times
• North Hawaii News
• Hawaii Island Visitors Bureau

The northern region of the Big Island is home to numerous farms, making it easy to support island growers. Stop by your local farmers' market or visit these farms on the web to find just the right island fare for your table.

Local Farm's Markets in Waimea

• Waimea Homestead Farmers' Market (Saturdays on Waimea School's Field)
• Waimea Town Market (Saturdays behind Parker School)
• Waimea Mid-Week Market (Wednesdays at Pukalani Stables)

Local Farms

• Kekela Farms
• Hamakua Mushrooms
• Farm Tours of North Kohala
• Long Ears Hawaiian Coffee LLC
• Hawaiian Vanilla Company
• Barefoot Farms
• Hamakua Springs Country Farms

Volunteer Opportunities

• Kohala Watershed Project (Keep your eyes open for Stacy on volunteer days!)

Indoors and out, North Hawaii offers residents plenty to do. Explore the lush Waipio Valley, bask on the beaches of South Kohala, or relax and catch a movie in Honokaa's historic theater.

• Hawaii State Parks
• Hawaii Surf & Kayak
• Hamakua Artisan's Guild
• Waipio Valley Artworks
• Waipio Ridge Stables
• Waipio Valley Horseback Adventure
• Waipio Valley Wagon Tours
• Dahana Ranch Horseback Riding
• Big Island Eco Adventures
• Big Island Best Beaches
• Kahilu Theatre
• Honokaa People's Theater
• North Kona Parks and Beaches
• Hawaii Island Golf Courses (The Mountain Course at Kona Country Club in Keahou is lovely, ask Stacy how being a resident gets you big tim discounts!)

Need a place to stay while you're searching for your dream home?

• Hale Hamakua Guest House
• Honokaa VRBO
• Hamakua Coast VRBO
• Kohala Coast VRBO
• Luana Ola Cottages
• Kohala Ranch Vacation Rental