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Hawaiians finely dice raw fish (ahi, mahi-mahi, etc), mixing gently with a
bit of salt, a squeeze or three of fresh lime juice, a bit of freshly ground white pepper and a splash of coconut milk, put it in a small bowl and serve it with a pile of saltine crackers.
Fried crab won-tons or dumplings are also tasty accompaniments, very retro TraderVic style when served with a hot mustard sauce on the side but tempting nonetheless.
The main entertainment, culture, and cuisine hubs are in Hilo and the Kona Coast, where you can sample some of the best Hawaiian regional cuisine on the island.
There is a great range of eateries here, including Hilo Bay Café and Huggo’s
in Kailua-Kona. Great food can also
be found at the Kona Brewing Co or Tommy Bahama’s Tropical Café on the Kohala Coast.
For some of the best stargazing in
the world, make your way to the top of Mauna Kea, where you will enjoy clear skies and bright shining stars all year round and in the winter months you can even go skiing.
The best day trip from Kona would have to be to the active Kilauea volcano. The volcano creates new land every day as lava enters the ocean and the sight of the lava flows glowing at night is not to be missed.
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