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
Fat Tire E-Bike Tour through Volcanoes National Park
Big Island: Hand Feed & Cuddle Baby Goats
Big Island Jungle Tour with Guava Green Tea
Evening Volcano Explorer from Hilo
Top hotels in Waa Waa
Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo - a Doubletree by Hilton
Love location
Reviewed on Dec 2, 2025
Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Comfortable clean room. Close to restaurants and shopping.
Reviewed on Dec 5, 2025
Hilo Reeds Bay Hotel
Amazing location
Reviewed on Nov 29, 2025
SCP Hilo Hotel
Eco-friendly hotel with a beautiful view in front. We walked out with our morning coffee to look at the lagoon and saw a sea turtle swimming. I really appreciated the free filtered water filling station and the tester of Kombucha.
Reviewed on Dec 1, 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
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Reviewed on Nov 16, 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 Lava Tree State Monument and Pahoa Museum.
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.
