Tranquil Bamboo Getaway Guidebook
Sightseeing
Kehena beach is famous for its gorgeous sunrises, a beautiful bay where wild spinner dolphins frequent, a dramatic black sand beach with a lava cliff as your backdrop, good fishing, coconut trees, and the famous Sunday afternoon drum circle.
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Kehena Black Sand Beach
Kehena beach is famous for its gorgeous sunrises, a beautiful bay where wild spinner dolphins frequent, a dramatic black sand beach with a lava cliff as your backdrop, good fishing, coconut trees, and the famous Sunday afternoon drum circle.
The Star of the Sea Church, also known as Kalapana “Painted Church”. Located near the end of Hwy 130 in Kalapana, this wooden church built in 1928 is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and has survived many earthquakes, tsunami threats, volcanic eruptions, and lava flows.
From the outside, the church looks quite plain, but is known for the well-preserved, beautiful hand-painted murals and paintings that cover most of the walls and ceiling inside the church. You will be drawn in by the vibrant colors, exquisite details, and fascinating stories behind the artwork.
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Star of the Sea Painted Church
12-4815 Pahoa Kalapana RdThe Star of the Sea Church, also known as Kalapana “Painted Church”. Located near the end of Hwy 130 in Kalapana, this wooden church built in 1928 is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and has survived many earthquakes, tsunami threats, volcanic eruptions, and lava flows.
From the outside, the church looks quite plain, but is known for the well-preserved, beautiful hand-painted murals and paintings that cover most of the walls and ceiling inside the church. You will be drawn in by the vibrant colors, exquisite details, and fascinating stories behind the artwork.
Just outside Pahoa and offers visitors a chance to experience a one-of-a-kind rock forest. Previously lush and green, lava flows encroached upon the once rain forest, surrounding trees and burning their insides. Moss covered, hollow stone skeletons are all that remain of the former tropical landscape. This unusual volcanic feature is the result of a lava flow that swept through this forested area and left behind lava molds of the tree trunks.
*Open Daily 7:00am to 6:45pm
*Viewing of an excellent example of a forest of lava trees along an 0.7 mile loop trail.
*Entrance Fee: None
*Trail Name: Lava Trees Loop Trail
UPDATE: 9/30/20 - Lava Tree State Monument is OPEN for day and hiking use, subject to Covid-19 restrictions. Access gates will be CLOSED.
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Lava Tree State Monument
Hawaii 132 Just outside Pahoa and offers visitors a chance to experience a one-of-a-kind rock forest. Previously lush and green, lava flows encroached upon the once rain forest, surrounding trees and burning their insides. Moss covered, hollow stone skeletons are all that remain of the former tropical landscape. This unusual volcanic feature is the result of a lava flow that swept through this forested area and left behind lava molds of the tree trunks.
*Open Daily 7:00am to 6:45pm
*Viewing of an excellent example of a forest of lava trees along an 0.7 mile loop trail.
*Entrance Fee: None
*Trail Name: Lava Trees Loop Trail
UPDATE: 9/30/20 - Lava Tree State Monument is OPEN for day and hiking use, subject to Covid-19 restrictions. Access gates will be CLOSED.
Also known as Isaac Hale Beach Park, this new black sand beach, a result of the 2018 volcanic activity of Kilauea, is visually stunning. You can sunbathe, swim (heed lifeguard safety warnings as ocean conditions vary), and surf (experienced only).
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Pohoiki Black Sand Beach
Kalapana Kapoho Beach RoadAlso known as Isaac Hale Beach Park, this new black sand beach, a result of the 2018 volcanic activity of Kilauea, is visually stunning. You can sunbathe, swim (heed lifeguard safety warnings as ocean conditions vary), and surf (experienced only).
Food scene
Uncle Roberts Awa Bar is at the end of highway 137. This is also where the 1990 lava flow covered the majority of the Kalapana village and the famous Kaimū Black Sand Beach.
If it is Wednesday Night, the Kalapana Night Market is the place to be! Locals and tourists alike head to there to enjoy the atmosphere, food and live music which takes place every Wednesday (5:00pm – 9:00 pm).
The venue for the farmers market (Uncles ‘Awa Club) is also opened daily from 7:00 AM on. There is a smoothie shack and ‘Uncles Kitchen’ which serves BBQ plates, local style food plates, burgers, appetizers, and fresh fish burgers or plates from 11 am till 7 pm. Uncles Awa Bar is open 10 am till closing
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Uncle Robert's Awa Bar and Farmers Market
12-5038 Kalapana Kapoho Beach RdUncle Roberts Awa Bar is at the end of highway 137. This is also where the 1990 lava flow covered the majority of the Kalapana village and the famous Kaimū Black Sand Beach.
If it is Wednesday Night, the Kalapana Night Market is the place to be! Locals and tourists alike head to there to enjoy the atmosphere, food and live music which takes place every Wednesday (5:00pm – 9:00 pm).
The venue for the farmers market (Uncles ‘Awa Club) is also opened daily from 7:00 AM on. There is a smoothie shack and ‘Uncles Kitchen’ which serves BBQ plates, local style food plates, burgers, appetizers, and fresh fish burgers or plates from 11 am till 7 pm. Uncles Awa Bar is open 10 am till closing
Kaimu Korner Country Store is a one of a kind convenient store dedicated to serving the Lower Puna area.
Open Monday-Sunday 7am-8pm
Mask required · Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits
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Kaimu Korner Store
12-5032 Pahoa Kalapana RdKaimu Korner Country Store is a one of a kind convenient store dedicated to serving the Lower Puna area.
Open Monday-Sunday 7am-8pm
Mask required · Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits
Tin Shack Bakery is a fun and funky cafe with beach shack decor and high quality coffee and baked goods that make it a must-visit.
Dine-in · Takeout · No delivery
Mask required · Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits
Open
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Tin Shack Bakery
15-1500 Akeakamai LoopTin Shack Bakery is a fun and funky cafe with beach shack decor and high quality coffee and baked goods that make it a must-visit.
Dine-in · Takeout · No delivery
Mask required · Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits
Open
Welcome to Kaleo's Bar & Grill, the Big Island's favorite dining and entertainment spot. Located just outside the big city lights, Kaleo's in Pahoa Town is quickly making a name for itself as the go to place for Hawaiian, local favorite foods.
With nightly live entertainment, great food, and warm service, Kaleo's has something for everyone.
Kaleo’s has had the honor of getting awarded the Hale Aina Award by the Honolulu Magazine 8 times.
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Kaleo's Bar & Grill
15-2969 Pahoa Village RdWelcome to Kaleo's Bar & Grill, the Big Island's favorite dining and entertainment spot. Located just outside the big city lights, Kaleo's in Pahoa Town is quickly making a name for itself as the go to place for Hawaiian, local favorite foods.
With nightly live entertainment, great food, and warm service, Kaleo's has something for everyone.
Kaleo’s has had the honor of getting awarded the Hale Aina Award by the Honolulu Magazine 8 times.
Thai food recipes that support the use of fresh, locally grown produce by incorporating those vegetables, herbs & spices in our dishes to create tasty, aromatic, comforting flavors.
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Ning's Thai Cuisine
15-2955 Pahoa Village RdThai food recipes that support the use of fresh, locally grown produce by incorporating those vegetables, herbs & spices in our dishes to create tasty, aromatic, comforting flavors.
At Pele’s Kitchen we honor the Goddess by bringing you Heavenly Creations featuring locally-farmed Hawaiian fruits and vegetables for the highest freshness and quality. We grow much of the food served at Puna Gold Farm. Be sure to try some of the many flavorful jams we make with our own tropical fruits and fresh-sourced jungle juices.
Our organic Puna coffee is locally produced and has won many awards!
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Pele's Kitchen
152923 Pahoa Village Rd At Pele’s Kitchen we honor the Goddess by bringing you Heavenly Creations featuring locally-farmed Hawaiian fruits and vegetables for the highest freshness and quality. We grow much of the food served at Puna Gold Farm. Be sure to try some of the many flavorful jams we make with our own tropical fruits and fresh-sourced jungle juices.
Our organic Puna coffee is locally produced and has won many awards!
Bananarama Bakery serves Pahoa and East Hawai‘i Island. We feature an extensive menu of desserts, breads, and savory treats such as our Stromboli. We offer many items which are gluten-free, plant-based/vegan, and sugar-free. Locally owned and operated since 2016.
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Bananarama Bakery
15-2929 Pahoa Village RoadBananarama Bakery serves Pahoa and East Hawai‘i Island. We feature an extensive menu of desserts, breads, and savory treats such as our Stromboli. We offer many items which are gluten-free, plant-based/vegan, and sugar-free. Locally owned and operated since 2016.
City/town information
Located in Hawaiʻi Island’s Puna District, the quaint town of Pahoa is a laid-back hippie town with old school charm.
Stroll the charming “downtown” of the Puna region and take in the wild-west feel of a Victorian village, complete with vintage buildings, New Age boutiques, craft stores, art galleries and a variety of cafes and restaurants. The land surrounding Pahoa once grew timber and sugar cane. Today, Pahoa also boasts being home to the Bamboo Living office and showroom.
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Pāhoa
Located in Hawaiʻi Island’s Puna District, the quaint town of Pahoa is a laid-back hippie town with old school charm.
Stroll the charming “downtown” of the Puna region and take in the wild-west feel of a Victorian village, complete with vintage buildings, New Age boutiques, craft stores, art galleries and a variety of cafes and restaurants. The land surrounding Pahoa once grew timber and sugar cane. Today, Pahoa also boasts being home to the Bamboo Living office and showroom.
Laundry Services
Self Service Laundromat and Wash, Dry Fold Service. Single, Double, and Triple Loaders. Large Capacity Dryers
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Suds 'n Duds Laundromat
15-2866 Pahoa Village RdSelf Service Laundromat and Wash, Dry Fold Service. Single, Double, and Triple Loaders. Large Capacity Dryers