The location is ideal as the weather is cooler up Waimea Town yet you are still 15 minutes down the hill to swim at the beautiful Kohala beaches. Beach gear and towels were available which was really handy. I went to the mid week farmers market and bought some fresh fruit and had lunch. I stopped by Waimea Coffee Co. 3 mornings in a row. There is a Foodland and KTA Superstore in town to load up on groceries. Excellent BBQ at The Fish and The Hawg, and good local food at Hawaiian Style Cafe.