The Hilo Visitor

The Hilo Visitor The Hilo Visitor Newsletter is a free resource created specifically for travelers exploring East Hawai’i.

It’s a high-quality, quarterly newsletter designed to connect visitors with what makes Hilo unique and special.

Discovering Hilo and the Hamakua Coast with kidsFor farm fans: Honomu Goat Dairy (30 minutes from Hilo)Drop into this li...
08/19/2026

Discovering Hilo and the Hamakua Coast with kids

For farm fans: Honomu Goat Dairy (30 minutes from Hilo)

Drop into this little roadside farm on your way to/from Akaka Falls. Here you can feed and pet the resident goats and enjoy the most delicious goatmilk treats. Their caramels are insanely tasty and make good, packable gifts. Before you hit the highway, also stop by Mr. Ed’s Bakery, a sweet, family owned bakery with a huge selection of jams, jellies and preserves.

www.honomugoatdairy.com

08/16/2026

Incredible video of Rainbow Falls!

08/15/2026

Discovering Hilo and the Hamakua Coast with kids

For those families who love sweet treats and farms, be sure to visit the kitchen at Mahi‘ai Made. Taste handmade, small batch chocolates made from cacao grown on their family’s farm. If you have more time on your hands, book a farm tour with Mahi‘ai Made or Lavaloha, to see where cacao (the fruit used to make chocolate) is grown in Hawai‘i. mahiaimade.com, lavaloha.com
Mahiʻai Made Lavaloha

What’s in Season?Rollinia Fairly new to the local fruit market, rollinia is exotic and hard to find. Their spiky, bright...
08/13/2026

What’s in Season?

Rollinia
Fairly new to the local fruit market, rollinia is exotic and hard to find. Their spiky, bright yellow-green exterior could be the inspiration for a Pokemon character! Flamboyant and Instagram-worthy, rollinia has different flavor profiles depending on their ripeness. Less ripe fruit can have a lemon-y flavor. But as the fruit ripens, it begins to take on a banana cream pie taste. You can find it The Locavore Store

What’s in Season?JackfruitThe sweet and pleasing texture of ripe jackfruit is growing in popularity. Jackfruit flavor va...
08/06/2026

What’s in Season?

Jackfruit
The sweet and pleasing texture of ripe jackfruit is growing in popularity. Jackfruit flavor varies fruit by fruit but can have notes of strawberry, cantaloupe and even banana. The fruit’s immature form has long been popular in vegan/vegetarian cooking as a substitute for poultry/pulled pork. Peak season for jackfruit in Hawai‘i begins in July, with harvest lasting through September. You can find packages of ready-to-eat jackfruit in the Locavore Store fridge.



The Locavore Store

Only in Hilo: A Sweet Tour of the Island's Best Local Treats Poi-fait from The Locavore StoreMade fresh at the Locavore ...
08/04/2026

Only in Hilo: A Sweet Tour of the Island's Best Local Treats

Poi-fait from The Locavore Store

Made fresh at the Locavore Store in downtown Hilo, these poi-fait cups are a fresh take on poi—the Hawaiian staple food. The base is made of locally grown poi from around the island, and then topped with coconut cream, fresh fruit (or savory toppings), macadamia nuts and apple
bananas.

Only in Hilo: A Sweet Tour of the Island's Best Local TreatsLilikoi Cheesecake (or anything else) from Short N Sweet Bak...
07/30/2026

Only in Hilo: A Sweet Tour of the Island's Best Local Treats

Lilikoi Cheesecake (or anything else) from Short N Sweet Bakery
Creamy and sweet with a touch of lilikoi citrus, this cheesecake is the local take on a traditional favorite. The bakery sells full size and mini versions of the cheesecake. But if they happen to be out, any of their other desserts are just as delicious.

One of the cool things about living in a farming community like Hilo is enjoying deserts made with fresh, locally grown harvests. You can find mango, lilikoi, soursop and other fruits folded into ice creams, cakes and shaved ice. We get excited when we discover a new sweet treat and we love to share them with others. In the spirit of mid- to late-summer, enjoy this curated list of goodies you can only find here!

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Short N Sweet Bakery Cafe shortnsweethilo

What’s in Season?DragonfruitFind this photogenic fruit in a spectrum of bright colors, from yellow to bright purple. Whi...
07/28/2026

What’s in Season?

Dragonfruit
Find this photogenic fruit in a spectrum of bright colors, from yellow to bright purple. While it isn’t as flavorful as it looks, dragonfruit is high in fiber, vitamin C and antioxidants. Its juicy flesh has the cooling, hydrating effects of aloe. Though people often want to eat dragonfruit at their prettiest, they reach peak sweetness when they start to wilt.

Only in Hilo: A Sweet Tour of the Island's Best Local TreatsOne of the cool things about living in a farming community l...
07/23/2026

Only in Hilo: A Sweet Tour of the Island's Best Local Treats
One of the cool things about living in a farming community like Hilo is enjoying deserts made with fresh, locally grown harvests. You can find mango, lilikoi, soursop and other fruits folded into ice creams, cakes and shaved ice. In the spirit of mid- to late-summer, enjoy this curated list of goodies you can only find here!

Vegan ice cream from Nicoco
Coconut-based ice cream made with an ever changing, seasonally inspired menu. You can get your ice cream in a cup or a made-to-order cone. If you are not in a rush, get the cone. It’s crunchy, sweet and the perfect complement to the creamy ice cream. The store’s name and its decor (psychedelic white husky motif) was inspired by the owner’s late husky, Nico.

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