THE BEST SIDE OF DINER NEAR SWIMPLY-THROGGS NECK GEO POOL LOUNGE

Locals are aware that when Kona’s enough sunshine causes it to be a lot more vacationer-helpful, it’s Hilo that’s the blue-collar backbone of the massive Island. And there’s Possibly no better place to rub elbows with locals than at Ken’s, a favorite for ono grinds which includes stacks of pancakes topped with banana and coconut and “su