- Richardson's
Beach Park
Location - Approx.
4.5 miles East of Hilo on Keaukaha Coast.
Water Entry / Exit - Easy via the black sand beach.
Snorkel Route - for beginners, stay in the enclosed cove. Watch
out for surfers.
- For
the adventurous, swim out and around (South) the lava rock outcrops
this will lead you to a nice reef and lots of fish and usually
sea turtles.
- Be careful
during high surf conditions.
-
- The
protected cove attracts a multitude of colorful fish that swim
around the coral reef. Out beyond the cove the water deepens.
Extras - Lifeguard on duty; showers and bathrooms, black sand
beach;
- take
the time to venture South along the beach to the lava rock tidal
pools.
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- Directions
- Take Rte 11 South / Kanoelehua until it ends (near airport)
at
- Banyan
Drive; turn right onto Kamehameha; drive along the coast approx.
4.5 miles (pass Leleiwi Beach) until just before the road ends.
- The
parking lot and sign to the park will be on the left side.
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- Leleiwi
Beach Park and Richardson's Beach are located
- adjacent
to each other.
- We suggest
you try to snorkel both locations in the same day.
- Start
the morning at Leleiwi, bring a picnic lunch and drinks.
-
- After
snorkeling at Leleiwi, enjoy a relaxing lunch in the pavilion
and then head down to Richardson's for the afternoon.
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