Hilo, Hawaiʻi

The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo offers quality undergraduate education in a beautiful and diverse natural setting. Hilo (population 47,000) is located on the island of Hawaiʻi, commonly referred to as the "Big Island" because it is the largest in the Hawaiian chain. Tropical rainforests, beautiful waterfalls and palm-lined oceans can all be seen within the city limits of Hilo. Elsewhere on the island are grasslands with cattle ranches, secluded beaches, snowcapped peaks, coral reefs, deserts complete with cacti, and active volcanoes. Kīlauea Volcano has been erupting almost continuously from 1983 to present, and Mauna Loa Volcano last erupted in 1984.

10
Climate zones on the
Island of Hawaiʻi (out of 14)
320
Miles of coastline on
the Island of Hawaiʻi

Hilo Bay is an excellent place for Stand Up Paddling.Hilo Bay is an excellent place for Stand Up Paddling.

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If you enjoy the outdoors, Hilo is a great place to live, with a tropical climate.If you enjoy the outdoors, Hilo is a great place to live, with a tropical climate.

Things to Do Around Hilo

Honolii is just a few miles away from UH Hilo, and is a great place to learn surfing.Honolii is just a few miles away from UH Hilo, and is a great place to learn surfing.

Mauna Kea is snow-capped in the winter.Mauna Kea is snow-capped in the winter.

Hilo Bay is great for occasional windsurfing and kiteboarding when the wind is right.Hilo Bay is great for occasional windsurfing and kiteboarding when the wind is right.

Rainbow Falls is one of the most beautiful sights in Hilo.Rainbow Falls is one of the most beautiful sights in Hilo.