The Big Island's Sleepy East Coast is Waking Up | Condé Nast Traveler
"At dusk the bay turns deep violet with frangipani perfuming the air as canoes glide across calm water and local kids fling themselves off old stone diving towers—a scene that transports me to a Hawaii of an earlier era; paddling here by kayak confirmed how historic and alive it is, from freshwater springs feeding the Wailoa River to a pause at King Kamehameha I’s statue along the shore." - Jen Murphy
We watched the sunrise here. There were not that many people here and it looked like more locals than tourists. If you have time, watch the sunrise here before going to your adventure.
You have to cross the little bridge to get to the little island and have a better view.
Devin H.
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A good place for spacing out. Not recommend to surf here.
Kawaipio Tiare K.
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Paddle, Surf, an so much more... Welcome to Hilo One (Oh Nae)
Anna C.
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It was stunning! Lots to do on 4th of July when we went.
Subrata C.
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This was the first stop for our Hawaiian cruise. We were very happy to land on the island.
It is beautiful and lush green. Has hundreds of Banyon trees.
And a famous Macadamia nut and chocolate factory. We went through gift shop and got few boxes for friends and family back home.
We saw the tall statue of the famous Hawaiian king.
Then we went to their well known Famers' Market. It was quite interesting to see what they had for sale.
David K.
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Not the most touristy part of the big Island. Except for at the Hilo Hawaiian and the Hilton Naniloa, no upscale restaurants. Friendly town, however.
Kevin G.
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Love it here
timothy T.
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A nice bay but lot's of clutter of wood on the beach