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Why visit Honokaa
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 2 parks and trails, 10 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Honokaa People's Theater.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; March lows average 56°F.
Weather in Honokaa
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Honokaa
Honokaʻa is a census-designated place (CDP) in the Hamakua District of Hawaiʻi County, Hawaiʻi, United States. The population was 2,699 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Honokaʻa, Hawaii (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks1
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes10
Gramma's Kitchen
Diner · American · 0.4 mi
45-3625 Mamane Street, Honokaa
Tu-Sa 08:00-15:00, Fr-Sa 17:00-20:00, Su 07:30-15:00
Tex Drive In
Restaurant · Donut, Burger, Hot Dog, Hawaiian, Breakfast, Sandwich, Salad, Soup · 0.4 mi
45-690 Pakalana Street, Honokaa
Mo-Su 06:00-18:00
Harmoni Foods Hawaii, LLC
Fast food · Korean
45-3596 Mamane Street
We-Sa 12:00-18:00
History
Honokaʻa's economy was based primarily on the sugar production of the Hāmākua Sugar Company from 1873 to 1994. With the closing of the Honokaʻa sugar production and the most recent staggered tourism, the local economy has been in decline. It has become increasingly a bedroom community for Hilo. As the gateway to the Hāmākua Coast, Honokaa provides the first unobstructed view of the Pacific Ocean traveling downslope from Waimea.
The Hāmākua Coast was the classic plantation community in the early 20th century, but since the closing of the Big Island's sugar industry, the district has had to diversify its economy. Presently, with much of the district still zoned for agriculture, Hāmākua has seen rising prospects in other crops including pineapples, coffee, papaya, macadamia nuts, and tea.
From the History section of Honokaʻa, Hawaii on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship3
Shopping8
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries5
Healthcare2
Map of Honokaa
36 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 78°F | 56°F | 7.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 78°F | 57°F | 8.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 77°F | 56°F | 11.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 80°F | 59°F | 9.7 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 80°F | 61°F | 6.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 62°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 65°F | 5.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 65°F | 6.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 83°F | 65°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 82°F | 61°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 79°F | 61°F | 10.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 78°F | 58°F | 10.0 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Paauilo 221 (7 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Hawaii County has had 30 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2026-10-07: Hurricane Lala (Hurricane)
- 2026-09-25: Tropical Storm Nolo (Tropical Storm)
- 2026-09-01: Earthquake (Earthquake)
- 2026-08-25: Hurricane Lala (Tropical Storm)
- 2026-07-26: Kawaihae Road Fire (Fire)
- 2026-04-07: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 14 miles away.
- Waimea 11 mi southwest, about 18 min by car
- Halaula 22 mi northwest, about 36 min by car
- Waikoloa Village 24 mi southwest, about 39 min by car
- Kapaau 24 mi northwest, about 39 min by car
- Hawi 26 mi northwest, about 43 min by car
- Papaikou 31 mi southeast, about 50 min by car
- Hilo 37 mi southeast, about 59 min by car
- Kaiminani 41 mi southwest, about 1 h by car
- Holualoa 41 mi southwest, about 1 h by car
- Kailua 46 mi southwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Honoka'a Hawaii post office, W Nowicki, CC BY 3.0
- Hotel Honokaa Club, Killercavecow, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fujino Building (front view), Honokaa Town, Hawaii County, Hawaii, USA, Allan Robbins, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fujino Building, Honokaa Town, Hawaii County, Hawaii, USA, Allan Robbins, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Honokaa UMC 3 - Honokaa Hawaii, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Honokaa UMC 2 - Honokaa Hawaii, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Honokaa UMC 1 - Honokaa Hawaii, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bank of Hawaii 1 - Honokaa Hawaii, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bank of Hawaii 2 - Honokaa Hawaii, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Honokaa Peoples Theatre, Ross stephenson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Honokaa ILWU Building, Allan Robbins, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Honokaa ILWU Building2, Allan Robbins, CC BY-SA 4.0
- First Bank of Hilo 2 - Honoka'a Hawai'i, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 4.0
- First Bank of Hilo 1 - Honoka'a Hawai'i, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 4.0
- MS Botelho Building, 1927, Waylands65, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Honoka'a Public Library (front), Honoka'a, Big Island of Hawaii, USA, Allan Robbins, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Honoka'a Public Library, Honoka'a, Big Island of Hawaii, USA, Allan Robbins, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sakata Building 1a - Honoka'a Hawai'i, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sakata Building 2 - Honoka'a Hawai'i, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Yamatsuka Store 1 - Honoka'a Hawai'i, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Yamatsuka Store 2 - Honoka'a Hawai'i, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Yamatsuka Store 3 - Honoka'a Hawai'i, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kamekichi and Mika Kotake Store Property (front), Allan Robbins, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kamekichi and Mika Kotake Store Property, Allan Robbins, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ferreira Building, Killercavecow, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2021-10-10 16 46 12 View west along Hawaii State Route 240 (Mamane Street) at Lehua Street in Honokaʻa, Hawaii County, Hawaii, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 39 Miles to Hilo, Hawaii, S.R. 19 in Honoka'a, Hawaii near the Northeast Windward Coast (4528287339), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
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