Popular places to visit

Pohoiki Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Pohoiki Beach during your trip to Pahoa? Discover the volcano viewpoints while you're in the area.

Thurston Lava Tube
Head deep into the rainforest to walk in this ancient tunnel carved from lava and marvel at the astonishing power of nature.

Ka Lae Apuki
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Ka Lae Apuki during your travels in Pahoa. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

Lava Tree State Monument
Enjoy the volcano viewpoints and explore Lava Tree State Monument, a lovely green space in Pahoa. Wander the seaside in this relaxing area.
Kehena Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Kehena Beach during your trip to Kehena? Wander the seaside and beaches in this relaxing area.
Isaac Hale Beach Park
Enjoy the volcano viewpoints and explore Isaac Hale Beach Park, a lovely green space in Pahoa. Wander the seaside in this relaxing area.
Things to do

Big Island Adventure Bundle: 5 Epic Audio Driving Tours

Fat Tire E-Bike Tour through Volcanoes National Park

Big Island Jungle Tour with Guava Green Tea
Top hotels in Waa Waa

Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo - a Doubletree by Hilton
All the above. We expected hotel service? We got timeshare service. Did we miss something?
Reviewed on Oct 31, 2025

Hilo Reeds Bay Hotel
Nice and quiet, no AC in the room but a ceiling fan and a fan on a stand that you can move to wherever you need it.
Reviewed on Nov 5, 2025

Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Nice get away, service was on point.
Reviewed on Nov 4, 2025

SCP Hilo Hotel
They had a wonderful singer in the lobby both evenings we were there.
Reviewed on Nov 8, 2025

Kehena Mauka Nui LGBTQ Clothing Optional
I enjoyed my stay here. The place is one of a kind and each room is unique. I was reluctant at first because of the shared bathroom, but I never had issues when I needed to use it. There is also an additional bathroom outside that I didn’t read about or see until my last night. The outdoor hot tub ...
Reviewed on Sep 30, 2025

Wild Ginger Hotel
Great accommodations. Staff was extremely helpful.
Reviewed on Oct 9, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Waa Waa

Kaniahiku Village
Though Kaniahiku Village might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Pahoa Museum and Lava Tree State Monument.

Kalapana Sea View Estates
Kalapana Sea View Estates might not have many top sights, but Kehena Beach and SPACE Seaview Performing Arts Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Puna Palisades
Though Puna Palisades might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Kehena Beach and SPACE Seaview Performing Arts Center.

Kehena Beach Estates
Kehena Beach Estates might not have many top sights, but Kehena Beach and SPACE Seaview Performing Arts Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

