We stopped here 3 times in 2 days in the area. I especially loved the papaya smoothie. The…read morechocolate chip cookies were great too! It has a very laid back atmosphere and beautiful gardens to enjoy your smoothie in. Parking is limited and can be difficult. Only one employee but the line goes fast. It's expensive but size is decent. Would recommend!

Such a cute little fruit stand / smoothie & juice stand! The owner was super friendly 'and talked…read moreto us about her produce and how everything is natural no added sugar! Loved it recommend stopping!

I've been to a few farmers markets, but this farmers market is one of my favorites! It has a…read morewelcoming vibe, and everyone here is kind and friendly. I've been here a few times and always had a great experience. There's a great mix of things to look around at, whether you're looking for something for yourself or souvenirs to bring home. I saw local goodies like coffee, honey, jams, etc. They also had ready-to-eat options including Hawaiian dishes and fresh fruit. I'd definitely come back again next time I'm nearby. It's a lovely way to spend the morning/afternoon!

4 minutes from Greenwell coffee farm, this farmer market is vibrant with fresh fish poke, one and…read moreonly Okonomiyaki and Amy greenwell botanical garden. You can taste exotic fruit, honey, ka'u coffee, ho'omana oil, CH Thai food and Asian variety. Service is quick as expected at any farmer market. Noisy, fun and explore something new. Plenty of parking

Not in service yet.. soon be open with great coffee, smoothies and 7 vendor specialties of the…read moreworld..

Get some exotic tropical fruits that not sold in the supermarket. Recommended Hawaiian longan,…read morezapodilla , egg fruit ( canistel), star apples , white pineapples, guavas, strawberry papayas. Normal service as expected at farmer market. Tents in parking lot do easy to enjoy and walk around. Open from 7-4 every day. Upbeat ambiance. Good place at downtown Kailua. Recommended.

KTA Express, you're a lifesaver!…read more I came to the KTA Express store twice in recent weeks, and this store/supermarket totally saved me from having to drive back in town (Kailua-Kona) to buy something I sorely needed. I was working at a local bank next door doing some lock work when I realized I needed a few 9-volt batteries to fix something. Being that I was traveling, and did not have access to all my normal gear, I asked the bank people where was the nearest store? Originally I was worried that I might have to drive all the way back to Kailua-Kona to get what I needed, but luckily KTA had a store in Kealakekua. Walked over to the KTA store, as it was just a hop, skip, & jump away from the local bank (where I was working). Got what I needed, and time & resources were saved that day! Last week Thursday I found myself back in Kealakekua working at a credit union this time. No, I didn't need anything in particular for the credit union this time, but after finishing the job at the credit union, the KTA store was very convenient for me to get some drinks & some grub. Apparently the KTA Express has a vendor - L&L Drive-In that does pre-made - ready to eat bentos. Some of the items looked pretty good, so I decided to give it a shot & picked up a mini BBQ Chicken & Noodle Bento. The mini bento was pretty tasty, and best part of it all is that I didn't have to go far to get my lunch grub. KTA Express in Kealakekua, you're a lifesaver! Lol!

DAY 5 of Vacation - This local market was located down the street from a restaurant we just dined…read moreat. We needed more hygiene products and travel items. Parking: They have a small parking lot. Very easy to find. Free parking. This was a large market. It had everything a grocery store provided, but products were a bit more expensive than usual. I walked around and noticed there were fresh fruits in their grocery section. They also had fun snacks in the freezer section. We found everything we needed to restock for the rest of our trip.

This place is right next to Manago Hotel Restaurant. So we stumbled across this iconic place!…read more Surprisingly, the store inside is quite large with lots of snacks and merchandise! They use Idaho potatoes as we saw boxes stacked up! It would have been nice to have Samples as the kitchen was adjacent! Probably, would have bought alot more especially omiyagy to take.back home to Honolulu. Free advertising! What a missed opportunity!! The packaging says: "kitchen cook'd: Fresh on Onolicious Crisp: Made Fresh in Hawaii: Potato Chips Spun to a Crisp! Special spinning process that reduces oil and adds extra crispness!"

Service has greatly improved and this is always a must stop for your Kona chips and Kona chip…read morerelated products. You can't beat the flavor and crunchiness of the infamous Kona chips. I highly recommend the Furikake chips. Of course the prices are better at the shop than when you get them in the local markets. You also will get a selection of chips that you cannot find in the local markets. Such as spicy garlic and BBQ.

Who knew the deli serves so many things? You know Choicemart is great for groceries. I recently…read morediscovered the many items available from their deli! There are always big fresh sandwiches stuffed with fresh ingredients. The Reuben is great! There is also a menu you can order from if you prefer a burger and fries.Then there are the plate lunch specials under the heat lamps. And what about all those baked goods for dessert?

I don't know what happened with this pie. The crust is bonded to the pan. I had a craving for a…read morecustard pie. I am very disappointed. The price goes up, but the quality goes down. If I weren't so far away, I would return it. The custard is alright, at least.

I was looking forward to the Keauhou Farmer's Market while on my visit. I wasn't very busy when we…read moregot there on a Saturday morning about 10:00. Like most Farmer's Market, the prices here are a little on the high side. What liked was that there are a lot of produce stands here, as there should be at farmer's markets. The local grown Kona coffees were delicious as Kona coffee should be. Then I came to a stall that had 3 pineapples already priced with stickers. I was shocked that the largest one was priced at $32. Then, I bought my granddaughter a popsicle made with mayo juice for only $2. There were 3 fruit flavors available and it seems that the only ingredient in these popsicles is freshly made fruit juice and no other additives. Very delicious. I ended up buying a tank top for $20.

The Keauhou Farmers Market is not huge but has a great variety of local fruits and vegetables and…read morebaked goods. They even have live music and a place to sit a while and enjoy the local vibe.

They're super affordable and reliable. Can send orders in via email or over the phone and minimum…read moreorder amount for delivery is only $50.

Just started using this produce company for our restuarant it's amazingly fresh and they're so…read morepolite. Mahalo for your business.

Open Wednesdays and Fridays from 9am-2pm. This is such a hidden gem outside of the Outrigger Kona…read moreResort! It's a fairly small market with local vendors! I love browsing at all the items at this market! They even have a live musician planing! You can sit at the tables and enjoy your snack while listening to the music! Quite relaxing! I love the kombucha on tap at the honey stand! Got myself a large lilikoi kombucha float with coconut ice cream ($10)! It was so refreshing to have on a hot day! I also enjoyed the malasada booth make fresh malasadas! I sampled local macadamia nuts! Browsed at the local fruits from another vendor! And got a few cute floral hairclips from Momi! If you're ever near this area on a Wednesday or Friday, highly recommend coming here to browse!!

Love this farmers market because they have mostly local Hawaiian vendors with handcrafted goods…read more Supporting local is good pond. We parked on street for easy access. Had thai noodles and hibiscus pineapple iced tea. Bought some garlic onion macadamia nuts.

A pleasant and comfortable camping experience on the Big Island…read more As a solo woman, I spent 9 nights in the Jungle Canopy at Gingerhill Farm Retreat in April 2026. I had an excellent stay, although I am used to camping, and feel that having a camping mindset is required for staying here. Yes, the chorus of frogs are very loud as soon as it's dark, and you can hear roosters in the distance in the morning along with bird songs. However, I enjoyed the noises and am an early riser. The Jungle Canopy is located close to the private residence, and I experienced little human noise. There was one nighttime rain and no leaks. The screened-in bedroom is functional, and the bed has a good (firm) mattress. The sink and toilet, screened off and behind the bed, are nice to have in this enlarged tent. The shower is a few feet outside the tented bedroom/kitchen, and is open to the sky (cool to look up at the tree canopy). The shower is very nice, and the water gets hot. There is no door, but the only way you can be seen is from the Jungle Canopy tent itself (you can hang a sarong if you needed more privacy). They provide face clothes and towels, two worn beach towels, as well as family-size liquid hand soap, shampoo and conditioner (decent quality). The kitchen, in front of the screened bedroom, also under a canopy, has everything you need: pots and pans (including a few that are stainless steel), a good size fridge with a small enclosed freezer (with 2 freezer packs), a sink with dish soap, etc. They provide a Berkey-like water filter carboy, a stainless-steel kettle to boil water, as well as coffee beans, a grinder, and French-press. There is a small table with two chairs where you can look at beautiful tropical plants. The only bummer is that the hot plate to cook food and boil the kettle can be slow to heat, especially if there is a slight breeze. Once the propane tank emptied while I was cooking breakfast and I had to text to ask for a replacement, however, someone came over right away and I was able to resume cooking. Like camping, you are responsible for taking out your own trash to communal cans located a fairly short distance away. You can't put any toilet paper down the toilet, so all paper used for #1 and #2 needs to go into a plastic-bag-lined trash can and you remove and dump. They removed the compost. Recommendations to Gingerhill: provide more plastic bags for trash, more toilet paper (I had to ask), and offer a larger compost bucket as it filled too quickly. Also, one day I came back in the afternoon and found the gate code didn't work. I texted and called and fairly soon someone told me that they changed the code, but didn't notify me. Next time they change the code they should text all visitors staying at the farm the new code. So, in all, I would give a 9/10 ranking, especially given the cost compared to other accommodations, and the tropical farm experience. FYI, there is snorkeling gear that you can use that is located next to the Sunset Cottage.

Gingerhill Farm Retreat was one of the most beautiful places I've ever visited! Being surrounded by…read moreso much nature was truly grounding! And the hospitality, simply the best! I will definitely be back!