Guidebook for Volcano
Sightseeing
When the lava lake in the crater is active, you can see molten lava bubbling. When the lava lake is not so active, you can still enjoy its beautiful night glow at the lookout. A must see. But the lava lake activity changes all the time, so if the lava lake is not visible when you go the first time, come back and check it out later of the day or another day. You may be pleasantly surprised. The cottage is only a few minutes away, makes it easy to visit the crater frequently.
Halemaumau Crater
When the lava lake in the crater is active, you can see molten lava bubbling. When the lava lake is not so active, you can still enjoy its beautiful night glow at the lookout. A must see. But the lava lake activity changes all the time, so if the lava lake is not visible when you go the first time, come back and check it out later of the day or another day. You may be pleasantly surprised. The cottage is only a few minutes away, makes it easy to visit the crater frequently.
Beautiful black sand beach and lily pond at the same spot! You can often see green sea turtles. Just 30 minutes south of Volcano. Please don't disturb green sea turtles and keep a distance.
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Punalu‘u Beach
Beautiful black sand beach and lily pond at the same spot! You can often see green sea turtles. Just 30 minutes south of Volcano. Please don't disturb green sea turtles and keep a distance.
Kahuku is a hidden treasure in the Volcanoes National Park. Entrance to the Kahuku Unit is about an hour drive from the main entrance of the Park. Kahuku is definitely off the hidden path and is worth your time to travel the extra hour to visit. It is a place of dynamic volcanism, rich Hawaiian traditions and a fascinating history of ranching. Share in the wonders of this 116,000 acre unit of Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. Enjoy the 12 mile scenic drive or hike one or more of the five hiking trails.
Kahuku is located on Hwy 11 in Ka‘ū near mile marker 70.5.
Open only on Wednesday - Sunday 9am – 4pm.
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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Kahuku Unit
Kahuku is a hidden treasure in the Volcanoes National Park. Entrance to the Kahuku Unit is about an hour drive from the main entrance of the Park. Kahuku is definitely off the hidden path and is worth your time to travel the extra hour to visit. It is a place of dynamic volcanism, rich Hawaiian traditions and a fascinating history of ranching. Share in the wonders of this 116,000 acre unit of Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. Enjoy the 12 mile scenic drive or hike one or more of the five hiking trails.
Kahuku is located on Hwy 11 in Ka‘ū near mile marker 70.5.
Open only on Wednesday - Sunday 9am – 4pm.
Parks & Nature
This is one of our favorite spot to visit in the Volcanoes National Park. We have an entire binder devoted to descriptions of the stops and excursion along this road. Be sure to check out the Chain of Craters Road guidebook in the cottage. We can easily spend an entire day exploring along this road. If you have limited time, follow our recommendations on the first page of the guidebook to visit our favorite stops along this road.
Chain of Craters Road
This is one of our favorite spot to visit in the Volcanoes National Park. We have an entire binder devoted to descriptions of the stops and excursion along this road. Be sure to check out the Chain of Craters Road guidebook in the cottage. We can easily spend an entire day exploring along this road. If you have limited time, follow our recommendations on the first page of the guidebook to visit our favorite stops along this road.
Arts & Culture
Volcano Art Center features all local Hawaiian artists. You will see some amazing arts. You will enjoy visiting this art center even though you don't normally enjoy going to art galleries. You can also pick up some souvenirs there too.
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Volcano Art Center Gallery
99-150 Crater Rim DriveVolcano Art Center features all local Hawaiian artists. You will see some amazing arts. You will enjoy visiting this art center even though you don't normally enjoy going to art galleries. You can also pick up some souvenirs there too.
Shopping
Volcano Artist Cottage
19-3834 Old Volcano RdNice local arts and unique souvenirs.
Enjoy fresh delicious home made bakeries, fresh produce and unique items at the Sunday farmers market at the Cooper Center in the Volcano Village. Market starts at 6am. Be there early. Most goodies sold out by 9am.
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Cooper Center
19-4030 Wright RoadEnjoy fresh delicious home made bakeries, fresh produce and unique items at the Sunday farmers market at the Cooper Center in the Volcano Village. Market starts at 6am. Be there early. Most goodies sold out by 9am.
Essentials
Just basic items that you may need. Very limited selections of frozen food and canned food items.
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Kilauea General Store
19-3972 Old Volcano RdJust basic items that you may need. Very limited selections of frozen food and canned food items.
Closest supermarket from Volcano. I recommend you pickup groceries in Hilo before you drive to Volcano. But if you didn't stop in Hilo, then the Foodland in Kea'au is the closest supermarket.
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Foodland Kea`au
16-586 Old Volcano RdClosest supermarket from Volcano. I recommend you pickup groceries in Hilo before you drive to Volcano. But if you didn't stop in Hilo, then the Foodland in Kea'au is the closest supermarket.
Fresh local produce not too far from the cottage. Also has a cafe on site for a quick bite.
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Dimple Cheek Cafe & Local Market
17-4003 Ahuahu PlFresh local produce not too far from the cottage. Also has a cafe on site for a quick bite.
Places to Eat
Delicious wood fired pizzas and fresh local dishes. Consistent good quality.
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ʻŌhelo Café
19-4005 Haunani RdDelicious wood fired pizzas and fresh local dishes. Consistent good quality.
Kilauea Lodge Restaurant
19-3948 Old Volcano RdThai Thai Bistro and Bar
19-4084 Old Volcano RdConsistently delicious Thai food.
Hiking
The Mauna Loa Summit Trail is a vigorous back packing trail that takes you to the summit of Mauna Loa. However, we enjoy hiking this trail as a day hike. We just hike as far as we want on the trail. The trail head starts at 6662 ft (2013 m) elevation at the Mauna Loa Lookout. On a clear day, we find this a very pleasant hike. Because of the high elevation, be prepared for rain, strong wind and sun. Be sure to stay on trail and follow the ahu (cairn) trail marks.
Mauna Loa Summit Trail
The Mauna Loa Summit Trail is a vigorous back packing trail that takes you to the summit of Mauna Loa. However, we enjoy hiking this trail as a day hike. We just hike as far as we want on the trail. The trail head starts at 6662 ft (2013 m) elevation at the Mauna Loa Lookout. On a clear day, we find this a very pleasant hike. Because of the high elevation, be prepared for rain, strong wind and sun. Be sure to stay on trail and follow the ahu (cairn) trail marks.
Our favorite short hike in the park. About 1.5 hours round trip. The trail take you from rainforest down to the bottom of crater and then back up. Very interesting landscape at the bottom of the crater. Go early to avoid the crowd.
Kīlauea Iki Trailhead
Our favorite short hike in the park. About 1.5 hours round trip. The trail take you from rainforest down to the bottom of crater and then back up. Very interesting landscape at the bottom of the crater. Go early to avoid the crowd.
This is a easy delightful 1.2-mile hike, round-trip across relatively flat ground. In total the memorable walk, takes about 1 to 1.5 hours. Also known as “Bird Park,” the area is usually alight with numerous rare and beautiful native birds. If you don’t see any, just take a break and sit still for a few minutes.
Located within the Mauna Loa volcanic section of the Park, off Highway 11, take Mauna Loa Road about 1.5 miles to reach the Kīpukapuaulu Trailhead.
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Bird Park
Mauna Loa RoadThis is a easy delightful 1.2-mile hike, round-trip across relatively flat ground. In total the memorable walk, takes about 1 to 1.5 hours. Also known as “Bird Park,” the area is usually alight with numerous rare and beautiful native birds. If you don’t see any, just take a break and sit still for a few minutes.
Located within the Mauna Loa volcanic section of the Park, off Highway 11, take Mauna Loa Road about 1.5 miles to reach the Kīpukapuaulu Trailhead.