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Kids
Beach
Located
along Kalanianaole Avenue close to 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, this beach is great for kids and adults alike.
Great snorkeling, and the site of many kayak and canoe
launches. Lifeguard present during the days.
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Richardson's
Park & Beach
Directly
in front of HAWAII
BEACHES
and SURFRIDER,
the park and beach are readily accessible from both
homes. Park has bathrooms, showers, and picnic areas.
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Leleiwi
Beach
Directly
in front of the LILIKOI
house, this large lagoon to the ocean is a wonderful
place to swim. Lifeguard present daily.
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Beaches & Lagoons
Next
to LILIKOI
house, protected swimming lagoons opening to the ocean
and waves are common along the Hilo Bay.
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Scuba
Diving
Guest
of HAWAII
BEACHES, Jochen Boeing, scuba diving with
instructor, Mike Brandon, of Aquatic Perceptions in
Hilo Bay.
Great
swimming and snorkeling in the Hilo Bay.
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Snorkeling
Image
taken by SURFRIDER
guest while snorkeling at Richardson's Beach.
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Kayaking
Kayaking
in the Bay. Daily rentals and tours availavible from
Aquatic Perceptions in Hilo.
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Dolphins
& Whales
Whales
can be seen from December to mid-April in front of
the PALMS
and MANGOS
houses.
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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Kahaluu
Beach
Located
along Alii Drive between Kailua-Kona town and Keauhou,
this white sand beach is a favorite snorkeling spot
but can get crowded.
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White
Sands Beach

Located
along Alii Drive close to Dolphin Den, 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, active volcano, botanical
gardens, zoo, farmer's market, and Mauna Loa Macadamia
Nut Factory are close to all Hilo and Keaau properties.
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 reminescent
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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