Hilo is a lush, small city on the Big Island’s rainy east side with a friendly downtown, an active open‑air farmers market, bayfront parks and easy access to waterfalls and coastal hikes—great for travel therapists who want a mix of local culture and outdoor options between shifts.
Weekend escapes are close: Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park is about a 45‑minute drive southeast, and the larger resort hub of Kailua‑Kona is roughly 60–80 miles (≈2 hours) away for more dining, beaches and flight options—so you won’t feel stuck for weeks on end.