Go to Leleiwi Beach Park

Leleiwi Beach Park Information

Leleiwi Beach Park in Hilo is located within an area called Richardson's Beach, which boasts unique scenery and some of the best snorkeling on the Big Island.

Freshwater springs feed into a collection of tidepools formed by black lava rock to create natural jacuzzis, while a seawall and low lava shelf provides a good place to enter the larger body of water.

Palm trees are scattered along the coast and slow waves roll in over the coral reef.

The beach's protected shallow ponds are usually calm and ideal for swimming, but winter waves can sometimes splash in.

There's a variety of sealife in this small bay, including endangered green sea turtles, making it a superb location to snorkel.

There are paved walkways, picnic areas with pavilions, restrooms, and showers available, plus lifeguards on duty and a marine life exhibit.

The beach is approximately 4 miles East of Hilo on Kalanianaole Ave. along the Keaukaha Coast.