Kids Beach |
| Located along Kalanianaole Avenue not far from the Surfrider, Hawaii Beaches, and Lilikoi houses, this beach is known as the "kids' beach" because of the shallow swimming area, white sand beach, and protective barrier. Lifeguard on duty daily. |
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Richardson's Beach |
| Directly in front of Hawaii Beaches and Surfrider houses, and 1 short block from the Lilikoi house, this beach is great for kids and adults alike. Great snorkeling, swimming, boogie boarding, surfing, and the site of many kayak and canoe launches. Lifeguard present during the days. Beach had showers, restrooms, and picnic area. Boogie Boards and some beach equipment provided for guests of the houses. |
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Richardson's Park & Beach |
| Directly in front of Hawaii Beaches and Surfrider houses, the park and beach are easily accessible from both homes. For guests staying at the Lilikoi house, this beach is one short block away. Beach Park has bathrooms, showers, and picnic areas. Coolers and beach equipment provided to guests of all three (3) beach houses. |
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Leleiwi Beach |
| Directly in front of the Lilikoi house, this large lagoon is lined with white sand to the ocean and is a wonderful place to swim and snorkel. Turtles seen often at this beach. Lifeguard present daily. Located just one short block from the Hawaii Beaches and Surfrider houses. |
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Beaches & Lagoons |
| Next to Lilikoi, protected and shallow swimming lagoons opening to the ocean are common along the Hilo Bay. |
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Snorkeling |
| Image taken by Surfrider guest while snorkeling at Richardson's Beach in front of the house. |
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Kayaking |
| Kayaking in the Bay. Daily rentals and tours available. |
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Dolphins & Whales |
Whales can be seen from approximately early-December to mid-April. They are easy to spot in the open ocean fronted by the Palms and Mango houses, but also be seen in the Hilo Bay.
Dolphins and sea turtles are seen year-round. Image taken from
a kayak in front of Hawaii Beaches and Surfrider houses. |
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White Sands Beach |
| Located along Alii Drive, this beach is also
fondly known to locals as "disappearing sands"
when high surf covers the sandy beach. This happens only
rarely, and this beach serves as a major Kona attraction. |
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Great Outdoors |
| Beaches, hiking, waterfalls, Volcanoes National Park, botanical gardens, zoo, farmer's market, University of Hawaii Hilo, and Mauna Loa Macadamia
Nut Factory are close to all our Hilo Vacation Rentals.
Image of Richardson beach in Hilo Bay. |
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Shallow Lagoons |
| Shallow lagoons, protected from the ocean current, with white sand are commonly found along the Hilo Bay beaches. |
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Hilo Bay |
| Beaches line the Hilo Bay. Downtown Hilo (see in distance) with its charming boutiques and cafes is highly reminiscent of old Hawaii. |
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More Beaches |
| White and black sand Big Island beaches... Image provided by guests of Palms House and taken at beach located north of Hilo and Kona. |
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Sunrise |
| Gentle waves rolling into the Hilo bay with Coconut Island in the distance marks the beginning of a new day. |
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