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The landscape of Hilo, on the Big Island of Hawaii, is diverse. Beaches of black, grey, brown and white sand contrast with mountains and dramatic waterfalls. Hilo's Pana'ewa Rainforest Zoo is the only US zoo in a tropical rainforest. A day trip away are the snow-capped mountains Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa, both with observatories near 11,000 feet, and Kilauea Caldera, an active volcano. Back in town are a farmer's market, restaurants, shopping and banyan trees planted by celebrities and... more » The landscape of Hilo, on the Big Island of Hawaii, is diverse. Beaches of black, grey, brown and white sand contrast with mountains and dramatic waterfalls. Hilo's Pana'ewa Rainforest Zoo is the only US zoo in a tropical rainforest. A day trip away are the snow-capped mountains Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa, both with observatories near 11,000 feet, and Kilauea Caldera, an active volcano. Back in town are a farmer's market, restaurants, shopping and banyan trees planted by celebrities and politicians. « less

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Nov
78°F 25°C
65°F 18°C
18 in 45 cm
Dec
77°F 25°C
63°F 17°C
12 in 30 cm
Jan
77°F 25°C
62°F 16°C
10 in 26 cm
Feb
77°F 25°C
62°F 16°C
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Mar
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“Decent Place To Stay In Hilo”

Hilo Seaside Hotel

3 of 5 stars
whiporwill
Portland, Oregon
22 Nov 2009

I have stayed at the Hilo Seaside twice in the past 3 years and would stay again if I returned to Hilo. Both times, the staff was very friendly and helpful. The rooms are clean but plain and basic...more

“Not exactly what the pictures show”

Hilltop Legacy

3 of 5 stars
xxlceman
WV
20 Nov 2009

It was a small quaint place. It isn't as nice as the pictures show. I've never stayed at a B&B before but this wasn't as all what I expected. There weren't any hotels in the area where we stayed so a...more

“Nice but not what exactly what I expected”

Blue Hawaiian Helicopters

3 of 5 stars
xxlceman
WV
20 Nov 2009

I took a trip a few weeks ago over Hilo. It was raining in the early morning and I called ahead to see if the trip was cancelled or not. The lady said that the fog and rain was just local to Hilo....more

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Only 10 hr cruise stop-Volcano Tour or Rent a Car? 22 November 2009, 9 replies
Watch out for TripAdvider ratings for B&B's and Restaurants 14 November 2009, 22 replies
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What Are the Must Sees In the Hilo Region of the Big Island? 09 November 2009, 4 replies
Ice Pond Restaurant Confusion 07 November 2009, 11 replies
Driving to the Observatory??? 06 November 2009, 22 replies
VRBO # 94425 MIKA MIZU Anyone stayed there?? 06 November 2009, 5 replies
Hilo for 1 night? 28 October 2009, 3 replies
Article featuring Hilo Farmer's Market 25 October 2009, 5 replies
Great B&B in Hilo for 1 night in March 14 October 2009, 7 replies
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