Take Highway 130 south from Pahoa. When it dead ends at Highway 137, turn right. The Park is located on the left, just past Mile Marker #10.
Warm, calm water good for swim, spring fed pool is volcanically heated to a comfortable 90 degrees. Beautiful views of the ocean from the pool. Snorkeling allowed in pool. Easy access to pool via ladders. Open daily. Free admission. Lifeguards on duty. Grassy and shady areas, picnic tables, BBQ grills. Ample, free parking, restrooms.

From downtown Hilo, drive east on Kalanianaole Avenue. There is a parking lot right on front of Carlsmith Beach Park on the left-hand side of the street.
Carlsmith Beach Park no sandy beach but has a sandy ocean bottom. it’s a great place for swimming and snorkeling. because the nearshore waters are protected by a reef. Sea turtles can often times be seen here. Large park area with plenty of shade for picnic. Seasonal lifeguard. Showers, restrooms, parking.

From downtown Hilo, drive south on Kalanianaole Ave. After four miles, the beach park will be on your left.
James Kealoha Beach Park offers the whole package: nice views, watersports, sunbathing and even a few good fishing spots. Popular water activities include swimming, snorkeling, surfing, pole fishing and spearfishing. Good spot for picnicking with plenty of shade.

Take Highway 270 north from Kawaihae. Turn left at the road just past Mile Marker #16 to the beach parking area.
Kapa'a Beach Park is a rocky beach is good for snorkeling and scuba diving. The water is clear and usually calm. Offshore there are good views of the neighboring island of Maui. Sunsets are great. Facilities: Picnic tables. BBQ grills. Restrooms. No lifeguards.

Take Highway 130 south from Pahoa. When it dead ends at Highway 137, turn right. Just before Mile Marker #9, turn left on Kapoho Kai Road. Take the next left on Kaheka and then right on Waiopae. The pools stretch for 1 mile along the coast.
This large collection of tidepools and spring fed pools with volcanically heated. It stretches almost a mile down the coast and extend up to 200 yards out into the ocean. A wide variety of fish, good snorkeling, swimming, and sunbathing. No Facilities. Keep off of private property.

Located 12.4 miles (20 km) north of Kawaihae, near mile marker 14.
Lapakahi State Historical Park was once an ancient Hawaiian fishing community, Koai'e, which dates back to the 14th century. The site features a wide array of historical artifacts, natural wonders and archaeological remains (such as old ruins, huts and temples). No sandy beach here, but good snorkeling in a small beach cove. No lifeguards. Facilities: Visitor kiosk with interpretive displays, restrooms, no drinking water.

Located on Kalanianaole Avenue, east of Hilo.
Leleiwi Beach Park is a small black-sand beach and the rocky shoreline is made up of a few natural ponds, inlets and small rock islets. It is a good beach for swimming, snorkeling, fishing and picnicking. Facilities: showers, restrooms, picnic tables, pavilions, phones, parking, lifeguard.

Coming from State Highway 160, turn onto Manini Road.
Manini Beach has a rocky shoreline consisting of white coral rubble and black lava rocks. Good conditions for snorkeling and diving when the ocean is calm, The surfing conditions are sometimes good here. No facilities. No lifeguards.

Coming from downtown Hilo and heading east on Kalanianaole Avenue, make a left turn onto Onekahakaha Road.
Onekahakaha Beach Park is the ideal beach for swimming, snorkeling and tidepooling. When tidepooling should wear water shoes and don't touch the sea urchins or other ocean creatures. Facilties: showers, restrooms, picnic tables, pavilion, BBQ grills, drinking water, parking. No lifeguards.

Pauoa Bay is home to one of the healthiest coral reefs in Hawaii, Here you'll find green sea turtles and a large population of reef fish, including eels, rays, puffer fish and butterflyfish. In the winter, you may even spot a few dolphins and whales. The natural seawalls keep out high surf, making the bay calm and perfect for swimming, snorkeling and scuba diving. No facilities. No lifeguards.

Richardson Beach Park located just a short drive east of Hilo.
Richardson Beach is a only black sand beach in Hilo. It protected by a natural lava rock seawall, vast variety of marine life, a coral reef and turtles can be seen. Excellent for snorkeling and swimming. Facilties: showers, restrooms, picnic tables, parking, lifeguard.