Keaukaha Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





Visit Keaukaha
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
This sheltered bay offers some of the best snorkelling spots on the coast, as well as a safe and family-friendly beach.

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.
Activities

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

Big Island Adventure Bundle: 5 Epic Audio Driving Tours

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

Beach Snorkel - Sea Turtle and Black Sand Lagoon

Big Island: Hand Feed & Cuddle Baby Goats
Our pick of the best Keaukaha Hotel Deals

Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo - a Doubletree by Hilton
Very great stay!! Clean room, great staff! Aisha was very helpful with island knowledge and allowed us a late check out, thank you!
Reviewed on 15 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 balcony offer a nice view of the area
Reviewed on 16 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

