Keaukaha Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit

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.

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.

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.

Richardson's Ocean Park
Discover a world of marine science and one of the best swimming spots in the Hilo region at this family-friendly beach park.

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

Coconut Island Park
Explore the great outdoors at Coconut Island Park and enjoy the volcano viewpoints during your trip to Hilo. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful waterfalls.
Things to do

Big Island Adventure Bundle: 5 Epic Audio Driving Tours

Hawaii Volcanoes, Waterfalls, Beaches & Hilo Highlights Day Tour

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

Beach Snorkel - Sea Turtle and Black Sand Lagoon

Big Island GOAT Experience: Mauna Kea Summit, Sunset & Stars

Hawaii Volcano National Park Shore Excursion
Top hotels in Keaukaha

Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo - a Doubletree by Hilton
Our “corner” King room had fabulous view! Cooked to order breakfast, valet parking, and staff courtesy were excellent! A quiet area to stay, next to nice Gardens. But 4 items to improve: (1) reverse side of “Do not disturb” sign says “ALOHA.” When we wanted Housekeeping we flipped the sign to say ...
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

Hilo Reeds Bay Hotel
This isn't an elegant hotel, but we thought it was very good for the money we paid. It's located between 2 parks (1 right next door, the other about 1/2 mile in the other direction.
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
The elevator floors were unkempt.
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

SCP Hilo Hotel
Lovely space. Across from bar. Lovely views. Very nice room. Great shower. Comfortable beds. Bidet! Very helpful staff. Small but 24hr useful gym. 24hr coffee and tea. Paddle board and bike rental easy and fun. Easy free parking. Will definitely start here again
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

Plumeria Hilo Hotel
Fully equiped kitchen, clean & good sized. Hamoock on the balcony was great to enjoy the sounds of the frogs & waves crashing in the distance. Great spot for my needs. Easy acess to the National Park without dealing with city traffic.
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

Arnott's Lodge
Clean rooms, clear instructions, good spacious communal spaces and laundry was available which was great!
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
