Honokaa Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

About Honokaa

Honoka'a's economy was based on the sugar and macadamia nuts production until the Hāmākua Sugar Company has closed in 1994, and macadamia nuts farm moved place. Honoka'a was the biggest and happening town on the Big Island outside of Hilo. Honoka'a was the recreational and commercial center for the plantation workers, ranchers, soldiers, farmers, and the native Hawaiians along the beautiful and rugged Hāmākua Coast. However, with the closing of the sugar and macadamia nuts production, the local economy and the population have been in decline.

Top Attractions in Honokaa

Explore the best things to see and do in Honokaa:

• ★Hawaiian Vanilla Company
• ★Honoka'a People's Theater
• ★Kalōpā State Recreation Area
• ★Waipio Valley

Where to Eat in Honokaa

Must-try local food and restaurants:

• 🍴Blane's Drive Inn
• 🍴Cafe Il Mondo
• 🍴CC JON's
• 🍴Simply Natural
• 🍴Tex Drive In
• 🍴Tex Drive-In

Where to Stay in Honokaa

• 🏨Hamakua House
• 🏨Hotel Honoka'a Club
• 🏨Waipio Wayside Inn

Honokaa Travel Guide Sections

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