Where to meet singles on the Big Island
Part of our Big Island dating guide and Hawaiʻi dating guides.
Hawaiʻi Island is big, and Hilo and Kona are a long drive apart, so most people meet others on their own side of the island. Below are real places in Hilo and Kona where singles can meet people. We checked every link on October 18, 2026. Check the organizer's page for current hours before you go.
Quick answer: in Hilo, try the Hilo Farmers Market and a show at the Palace Theater. In Kona, try the Saturday Keauhou Farmers Market and Kona Brewing's Kona Pub. On both sides, Hawaiʻi Wildlife Fund cleanups bring people together.
East side: Hilo
Downtown Hilo · Open daily 7 AM to 3 PM according to the market, at Kamehameha Avenue and Mamo Street. Produce, flowers, food and crafts in historic downtown Hilo.
Downtown Hilo · Historic Hilo theater with films, concerts and events. Regular screenings make easy, low-pressure plans.
Hilo and North Kona · Classes and programs in Hilo and at its Pālamanui campus in North Kona. A weekly class gives you a group to belong to.
West side: Kona
Keauhou, Kona · Every Saturday 8 AM to noon at Keauhou Shopping Center, with live music, run by the Kona County Farm Bureau.
Kailua-Kona · Brewpub in Kailua-Kona. A casual spot to meet friends of friends or for a first meet.
Islandwide
Hawaiʻi Island · Nonprofit with marine-debris cleanups and volunteer events on Hawaiʻi Island. A good way to meet people who care about the coast.
All islands · Private matchmaking that covers the Big Island. Paid service; check its site for options.
Apps, used well
Hilo and Kona are far apart, so say which side you're on in your profile. Read Kona vs Hilo, then pick a spot from best first dates on the Big Island or free date ideas on the Big Island.
Meeting someone safely
A busy public place is the best first meet. Tell a friend where you'll be, get yourself there and home, and keep your drink with you. Never send money, gift cards or crypto to someone you haven't met. See our safety center and the FTC's romance-scam guide.
Questions people ask
Where do singles meet on the Big Island?
On their own side of the island, through repeat activities: the Hilo Farmers Market and Palace Theater in Hilo, the Keauhou Farmers Market and Kona Pub in Kona, and Hawaiʻi Wildlife Fund cleanups.
Is it better to date in Hilo or Kona?
Neither is better. They have different communities and are a long drive apart, so most people date on their own side. Say which side you're on in your profile.
When is the Keauhou Farmers Market?
Every Saturday 8 AM to noon at Keauhou Shopping Center, according to the market. Check its site before you go.
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