03-22-2014, 06:04 PM
I've lived several places in hamakua and north Hilo. it is very beautiful and very true what most have said above. however, if you are an ocean peerson it's not so good. I have swam/dive at Laupahoehoe and surfed honoli'i etc. but because of the cliffs no ocean access except Laupahoehoe and a few others, hakalau etc. or Hilo town but nothing like puna or the west side.