Keaukaha Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit

Carlsmith Beach Park
Explore the great outdoors at Carlsmith Beach Park, a lovely green space in Hilo.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Big Island Adventure Bundle: 5 Epic Audio Driving Tours

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

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

Hawaii Volcanoes, Waterfalls, Beaches & Hilo Highlights Day Tour

Hawaii Volcano National Park Shore Excursion

Best of Big Island: Volcanoes, Waterfall, Blacksand Beach & Lunch
Top hotels in Keaukaha

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
Great helpful staff and location
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026

Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Milton at the front desk was amazing! The entire bar and restaurant staff were wonderful as well. The hotel is in a great location if you want to walk and shop in Hilo as well.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

SCP Hilo Hotel
Stay for the bidet. Enough said!
Reviewed on 12 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
Our check in was perfect. We were personally escorted to our bldg and given all the instructions for our stay.
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
