Keaukaha Travel Guide

Hilo

Beautiful beach wit massive turtles!
Beautiful beach wit massive turtles!
#blue Located just south of downtown Hilo on the Big Island’s east shore, Onekahakaha Beach Park is the ideal beach for families with small children and for tidepooling. There is a sand-bottomed cove that is separated from the open ocean by a boulder break, so the nearshore waters are shallow and free of currents or wave action. Also, lifeguards are on duty year-round. Surrounding the cove are a few tide pools, which are sometimes visited by sea turtles. The largest one of them is home to a large population of sea urchins, as well as sea cucumbers, brittle stars, cone shells, sea urchins and sea anemones. However, this pool is not as children-friendly as it has a rockier and deeper bottom and is not protected by the breakwater. Also, it is subject to currents. The water is crystal clear and shallow behind the boulder wall so its a great place to watch beautuful waves hit the rocks. We did see at least two water turtles wading here. The kids loved it!
Mesmerising black sand beach on the Big Island. This was my forth Honu on this trip! #beachbound
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Reeds Bay Beach Park is located on Banyan Drive, Hilo, big island of Hawaii.

Port of Hilo

Explore the waterfront in Hilo with a trip to Port of Hilo. Discover the area's beautiful waterfalls and top-notch restaurants.

Port of Hilo
Tree in Carlsmith Beach Park

Carlsmith Beach Park

Explore the great outdoors at Carlsmith Beach Park, a lovely green space in Hilo.

Carlsmith Beach Park
Liliuokalani Park and Gardens featuring a pond

Liliuokalani Park and Gardens

This serene Hilo bayfront park offers the serenity of a Japanese garden, a lush canopy of banyan trees and beautiful views from a sacred ancient Hawai’ian island.

Liliuokalani Park and Gardens
Keaukaha Beach Park which includes rugged coastline

Keaukaha Beach Park

Snorkel in the clear waters at this beautiful spot, where gaps in the volcanic ocean floor hide a wealth of marine life.

Keaukaha Beach Park
Onekahakaha Beach Park which includes rugged coastline

Onekahakaha Beach Park

Spend a sunny day exploring the hidden charms of this tranquil cove, where protected tidal pools provide ideal swimming and snorkeling conditions.

Onekahakaha Beach Park
Richardson\'s Ocean Park featuring a sandy beach and landscape views

Richardson's Ocean Park

This sheltered bay offers some of the best snorkelling spots on the coast, as well as a safe and family-friendly beach.

Richardson's Ocean Park

Top hotels in Keaukaha

Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

3.5 out of 5
71 Banyan Dr Hilo HI
The price is ₹16,795 per night from 5 Mar to 6 Mar
₹16,795
₹23,196 total
5 Mar - 6 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Hilo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,339 reviews)
Great service, everyone was so nice and the room was great and clean ! Will be coming back forsure

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo - a Doubletree by Hilton

Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo - a Doubletree by Hilton

4 out of 5
93 Banyan Dr Hilo HI
The price is ₹15,813 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
₹15,813
₹22,980 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Hilo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a golf course. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,300 reviews)
Room view was great. The room needed some upgrading. Bathroom door falling off hinge. Kitchen drawers hard to close. Smallest shower head I’ve ever seen.

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo - a Doubletree by Hilton
Hilo Reeds Bay Hotel

Hilo Reeds Bay Hotel

2 out of 5
175 Banyan Drive Hilo HI
Stay at this beach hotel in Hilo. Enjoy daily housekeeping, laundry facilities and cable TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Location is excellent! Right on Banyan Dr. and close to the airport. Hotel is a bit rustic, but staff is nice! Very good for the price in my opinion

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

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Hilo Reeds Bay Hotel
SCP Hilo Hotel

SCP Hilo Hotel

3.5 out of 5
126 Banyan Way Hilo HI
The price is ₹19,677 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
₹19,677
₹26,056 total
16 Mar - 17 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Hilo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
Clean room extremely freindly staff great amenities

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

SCP Hilo Hotel
Plumeria Hilo Hotel

Plumeria Hilo Hotel

3 out of 5
1303 Kalanianaole St Hilo HI
The price is ₹10,520 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
₹10,520
₹21,544 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this apartment in Hilo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and balconies or patios. Popular attractions Port of Hilo and Keaukaha Beach Park are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (30 reviews)
First the building was unmarked. It was very hard to figure out if the building I was at was the Hotel. It has no sign, no checkin office, no address on the building. The building is partial an apartment and part rental. Very scetchy! I felt very unsafe standing outside trying to figure out where ...

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Plumeria Hilo Hotel
Arnott's Lodge

Arnott's Lodge

2.5 out of 5
98 Apapane Road Hilo HI
Stay at this lodge in Hilo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (245 reviews)
It was a restful spot for our one night stay

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

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