1. Buddha Point
Brian Duncan: Quiet whale watching.
2. Hamakua Macadamia Nut Company
Brian Duncan: Ship you gifts straight from the shop. Bargain prices on USPS boxes.
3. Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site
Brian Duncan: Spend time watching the out of date movies. Still rather informative.
4. Spencer Beach County Park
Brian Duncan: Real sand and shady spots. Rare combination for Kona. Plus calmer waves makes it safe for the kids.
5. Starbucks
Brian Duncan: Don't forget the drive in. Tucked around the back. Super nice and fast.
6. East Hawaii Cultural Center
Brian Duncan: Ridiculously small but good art classes.
7. Cafe Pesto
Brian Duncan: Nice little family place. Pleasant staff.
8. Palace Theatre
Brian Duncan: Ancient but relevant. Catch a show.
9. Pineapples Island Fresh Cuisine
Brian Duncan: Rather busy. Food is ok. Good open feel.
10. Kahalu'u Beach
Brian Duncan: Snorkel your brains out. The turtles are close and cute.
11. Huggo's On The Rocks
Brian Duncan: Chocolate coffee ice cream cake
12. Hilo Medical Center
Brian Duncan: Good for Hawaii.
13. Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Visitor Center
Brian Duncan: Cafe serves great ice cream. Try the coconut flavor.
14. Akatsuka Orchid Gardens
Brian Duncan: Make sure to catch the tour and smell the chocolate orchid.
15. Punalu'u Black Sand Beach
Brian Duncan: Beautiful and try the coffee.
16. Thomas A. Jaggar Museum
17. Volcano, Hawaii
18. University of Hawaii at Hilo
Brian Duncan: Nice place for events.
19. Hilo Farmers Market
Brian Duncan: Wednesday and Saturday are best but not too bad everyday.
20. Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument
Brian Duncan: You must here the story about all of the missing Hawaiian islands. Good stuff.
21. Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden
Brian Duncan: Really lovely. Worth a season pass if you are a local. Don't miss the hiking trails near the ocean.
22. Onomea Trails
Brian Duncan: Not all that long. Beautiful.
23. Richardsons Beach Park
Brian Duncan: Good snorkeling. Turtles.
24. Hawai'i (big island)
Brian Duncan: Plenty to see and go but not well marked. But a guide book and ask a local.
25. Coconut Island Park
Brian Duncan: Short but cute.
26. Akaka Falls State Park
Brian Duncan: Short walk. Nice. Go ahead and pay to park.
27. Subway
Brian Duncan: It's subway.
28. Maui Tacos
Brian Duncan: Don't be put off by the mall. Good fish tacos and burritos with a salsa bar.
29. Abel Tasman Coast Track
Brian Duncan: A must. There are many short pieces that anyone can do.
30. Lake Matheson
Brian Duncan: Lovely walk and cafe.
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