Hale Makamae Bed & Breakfast is only minutes away from red hot active lava plunging into the ocean, thermally heated hot ponds (Ahalanui Park), beautiful coastal parks (Mac Kenzie Park, Isaac Hale Park), Kapoho tidepools (Wai'opae Marine
Sanctuary) for snorkeling, Isaac Hale Beach Park for spectacular surfing, Lava Tree Park, Kehena Black Sand Beach, old Kalapana (covered by lava in 1990) and steam vents in an area full of history.
Pahoa is the closest town (5 minutes) and offers besides an alternative flair, several excellent restaurants, grocery stores, a natural food market, health clinics, doctor’s offices, pharmacies, three banks, interesting arts & crafts shops and an open farmers' market on Sunday mornings.
30 minutes away from Hale Makamae Bed & Breakfast is the Volcanoes National Park with one of the worlds most active volcanoes. The park is open 24 hours a day all year. The Crater Rim Drive is a good way to see some of the most spectacular sites and craters. Many hiking trails from easy to very difficult are offered in the park. The Chain of Crater Road allows you incredible coastal views and at the end you can hike to the most recent lava flow area. At the park’s visitor center you will get current information about the location of the lava stream and precautions one needs to take when hiking. Detailed information is available on the Park’s web-page. www.nps.gov/havo/
Hilo, as the seat of the Big Island government (30 minutes) it has kept the atmosphere of the former capital of the sugar industry. Beautiful old buildings along “Bayfront” with interesting little shops and the “Farmer’s Market” give you an idea of the historic peak time of Hilo. The city has several museums, including the Tsunami and Lyman Museum, movie theaters, shopping centers, restaurants, banks, doctor’s offices, Hilo Medical Center, the International Airport and car rental places. Several beautiful parks, such as Lili’uokalani and Wailoa Park can introduce you to exotic flowers and vegetation. Hilo is also the home of the famous Merrie Monarch Hula Festival, which is usually held in April and many other annual events.
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