Between Hawaii Volcanoes Park and Hilo . Have been to Hilo ( visiting from Japan ) several times . Like it but prefer Kona .
I’ve been to the Big Island a few times. Drove through Hilo after being told by locals in Kona to not stop. I much prefer the leeward side of the island.
Kona has better weather but it is essentially a lava rock desert. Having lived 30 years in Arizona I prefer Hilo because it is tropical green and a true break from bleak landscapes. There are a lot of great resorts in Kona though.