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.

Take Highway 130 south from Pahoa. When it dead ends at Highway 137, turn right. This Park is on the left, near Mile Marker #11.
Isaac Hale Beach Park, also known as Pohoiki is an oceanfront park, boat launch and surf location along Pohoiki Bay in the Puna district of the Big Island of Hawaii.Pohoiki Bay is known for its strong currents and although the park is known for good snorkeling, conditions are usually not ideal. Grass and shadey areas, picnic tables, picnic pavillion, restrooms.

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 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.

Keaukaha Beach Park is located on the east shore of Hawaii (The Big Island) about 3 miles east of Hilo, HI.
Keaukaha Beach is one of many beaches along this stretch that offers swimming and snorkeling. In addition there are fresh water spring fed ponds scattered throughout.Facilities: parking, restrooms, picnic tables and shower.

The beach is located in the Puna district (Hilo side) off of Highway 137 near Mile Marker #19. There is a small parking lot on the side of the road. From here, walk towards the left (when facing the ocean). A narrow, steep and rocky trail leads down to the beach.
Kehena Beach is one of the few unofficial "clothing optional" beaches in Hawaii. It is a long, but narrow black-sand beach, also call Dolphin Beach because lot of spinner dolphins in this area. Swimming possible when the ocean is calm, Bodyboarding and fishing both good. No facilities, No lifeguards.

From Hilo, drive north on Hawaii Belt Road for about 10.5 miles (16.9 km). A sign marks the turnoff to the park on the right.
Kolekole Beach Park is a popular beach park with beautiful scenery, spacious grassy areas and facilities. Great place for picnic and fishing. Swimming in ocean not recommended due to rough conditions. No lifeguards.

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 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.

Punalu'u Black Sand Beach is located on the Big Island's southeast shore, between Na'alehu and Pahala (between mile markers 55 and 56), off Highway 11.
Most popular black-sand beach on the Big Island, great place to see sea turtles. There is a boat/kayak ramp that's open to the public. Swim should close to shore. Facilities: showers, restrooms, picnic tables, pavilions, drinking water, souvenir shack, camp sites, parking. No lifeguards.

Reeds Bay Beach Park is located at the eastern end of the Waiakea Peninsula, at the end of Banyan Drive.
The bay consists of white sand and coral rubble, most popular area for swimming is the area known as Ice Pond. Fishing and boating both good also.

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.