Hilo

Location Highlights

• Hilo, Hawaii Islands most populated town overlooks Hilo Bay, situated upon two shield volcanoes; Mauna Loa, an active volcano, and Mauna Kea, a dormant volcano.
• Features a tropical rainforest climate, with substantial rainfall throughout the course of the year.
• Dramatic waterfalls
• Downtown Hilo is Hawaii Island’s biggest small town featuring centuries-old wooden storefronts — many of which are on the National Register of Historic Places — housing a variety of sophisticated galleries, shops, restaurants and cultural sites.
• Home the the University of Hawaii's Hilo Campus with 4000 students from around the world.
• It is home to the Pana'ewa Rainforest Zoo, several shopping centers, cafes and other eateries, movie theaters, hotels, restaurants, and a developed downtown area also with the Hilo Farmers Market.
• Experience dramatic waterfalls, fertile rainforests, and blooming tropical gardens.
• Hilo is the gateway to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park (only 30 miles away)
• Only 3.5 Miles from Hilo International Airport (ITO)
• Hilo's Farmers Market is ranked as one of the best in the United States
• 30 Acres of Edo-Style Japanese Gardens built in the early 1900's
• Honoli‘is one of the most popular surfing breaks on the island's east side.
• Strong cell phone reception
• Hotels, restaurants, and production resources in close proximity.