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Kids
Beach
Located
along Kalanianaole Avenue close to Surfrider,
Hawaii 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 Hawaii
Beaches and Surfrider
houses, 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 Hawaii
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 the Lilikoi
house, 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 Hawaii 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 Palms,
and Mango houses.
Dolphins
and sea turtles are seen year-round. Image taken from a kayak
in front of Hawaii
Beaches and Surfrider
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.
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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 Palms House and taken
at beach located north of Hilo and Kona.
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Sunrise
Gentle
waves rolling into the Hilo bay with Coconut Island in the distance
marks the beginning of a new day.
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