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Kids
Beach
Located
along Kalanianaole Avenue close to Surfrider,
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 Beaches
and Surfrider,
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 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 Lilikoi,
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 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 Sea Watch,
Palms, and Mango
houses.
Dolphins
and sea turtles are seen year-round. Image taken from
a kayak in front of Beaches,
Surfrider,
and Lilikoi 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. Close to the Sea
Breeze house.
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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 Palm House
and taken at beach located north of Hilo and Kona.
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