Waa Waa Travel Guide
Pahoa
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.
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.
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.
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
Big Island Epic Coffee Tour - ATV Ride Included at Ohana Ranch
Big Island Jungle Tour with Guava Green Tea
Evening Volcano Explorer from Hilo
Big Island Family Off Road Farm Adventure at Ohana Ranch
Top hotels in Waa Waa
Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo - a Doubletree by Hilton
Nice hotel,close to everything
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Reasonable price for quality. 45 minutes to Volcano NP, so excellent location for an early start before the crowds arrive from Kona! Completely INADEQUATE PARKING for the size of hotel. One night all four small lots were full because of a wedding on site and the only legal street parking was a LONG ...
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Hilo Reeds Bay Hotel
Everything was perfect
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
SCP Hilo Hotel
Quiet place, beautiful pool and grounds.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Kehena Mauka Nui LGBTQ Clothing Optional
Wonderful property and super helpful and friendly staff
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Arnott's Lodge
The staff was concerned with us getting there before 8pm. We hurried to get there and did not stop for dinner. We arrived to check in at 5pm and the staff seemed eager to show us our rental and get out of there (we were the last and maybe only ones to check in that day). There was a living room but ...
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Waa Waa
Kaniahiku Village
When in Kaniahiku Village, you can plan a visit to Pahoa Museum and Lava Tree State Monument, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Kalapana Sea View Estates
Kalapana Sea View Estates might not have many top sights, but SPACE Seaview Performing Arts Center and Mackenzie State Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Puna Palisades
Puna Palisades might not have many top sights, but SPACE Seaview Performing Arts Center and Mackenzie State Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Kehena Beach Estates
Plan a visit to nearby attractions like SPACE Seaview Performing Arts Center while you're exploring Kehena Beach Estates and the larger area.
