Keaukaha
Hilo





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Popular places to visit

Carlsmith Beach Park
Explore the great outdoors at Carlsmith Beach Park, a lovely green space in Hilo.

Richardson's Ocean Park
This sheltered bay offers some of the best snorkelling spots on the coast, as well as a safe and family-friendly beach.

Onekahakaha Beach Park
Spend a sunny day exploring the hidden charms of this tranquil cove, where protected tidal pools provide ideal swimming and snorkeling conditions.

Liliuokalani Park and Gardens
This serene Hilo bayfront park offers the serenity of a Japanese garden, a lush canopy of banyan trees and beautiful views from a sacred ancient Hawai’ian island.

Keaukaha Beach Park
Snorkel in the clear waters at this beautiful spot, where gaps in the volcanic ocean floor hide a wealth of marine life.

Rainbow Falls
Rise early to come to this scenic waterfall for the best chance of seeing the beautiful rainbows that give it its name.
Things to do

Best of Big Island: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour of Hawaii

Beach Snorkel - Sea Turtle and Black Sand Lagoon

Hawaii Volcano National Park Hilo Shore Excursion

Big Island (South): a Self-Drive Sightseeing and Adventure Audio Tour

Hawaii Volcanoes, Waterfalls, Beaches & Hilo Highlights Day Tour

Big Island GOAT Experience: Mauna Kea Summit, Sunset & Stars
Top hotels in Keaukaha

Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo - a Doubletree by Hilton
Very nice hotel . We stayed there with our kids and enjoyed the breakfast and dinner at the hotel. Hilo is a small town with not much to do . The hotel is 30 minutes from the volcanos national park and 2-3 minutes from the downtown.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026

Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Room was clean. Friendly staff. Nice view of the mountain when you’re at the bar or at the restaurant.
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025

SCP Hilo Hotel
Room was very basic. Some rooms, including mine don't have TV's.
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025

Hilo Reeds Bay Hotel
Good stay helpful staff. Helped us with carrying our bags.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026

Plumeria Hilo Hotel
Thank you. It was a great stay
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025

Aarons Cottage
Clean room. Free parking adjacent. Quiet. Nice shared kitchen.
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
