Wai'olena Beach Park

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Wai'olena Beach Park

Wai'olena Beach Park is a quiet Hilo shoreline park with lava rock, tide pools, fishing, picnic tables, parking and no sandy swimming beach.

Waiolena Beach Park
Waiolena Beach Park

Wai'olena Beach Park, Big Island

There is no sandy beach here, only a lava rock shoreline, so swimming isn't really possible. This beach park is mainly frequented by local families who come here to picnic and wade in the water (there are many rocky tide pools).

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Location, Parking and Directions

Wai'olena Beach Park is located on Kalanianaole Avenue in Hilo, HI 96720. From downtown Hilo, drive east on Kalanianaole Avenue. The parking lot is on the left at Wai'olena Beach Park.

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Where is Wai'olena Beach Park located?

Wai'olena Beach Park is located on Kalanianaole Avenue in Hilo, along Hawaii Island's Keaukaha coast.

Is Wai'olena Beach Park good for swimming?

No. Wai'olena Beach Park has a lava-rock shoreline and no sandy swimming beach, so swimming is not really practical.

What activities can you do at Wai'olena Beach Park?

Wai'olena Beach Park is mainly used for tidepooling, fishing, picnics and quiet shoreline views.

Are there tide pools at Wai'olena Beach Park?

Yes. The rocky shoreline creates tide pools that can be explored carefully when ocean conditions are calm.

What facilities are available at Wai'olena Beach Park?

Facilities include picnic tables and parking.