Hawaii is blessed with many miles of lovely shoreline, however Richardson Ocean Park is really a surprising seashore space. With a black sand seashore, tall palm timber and ponds that mirror the sweetness, it’s so very picturesque!
Along with the surroundings, this park is sweet for observing honu (sea turtles.) The honu feed right here after which come to the shore to relaxation. We take pleasure in standing alongside the walled space and watching the honu coming as much as breath.
Personally, we merely take pleasure in taking within the surroundings right here, but it surely’s price noting that Richardson Ocean Park is among the only a few seashores on the Hilo aspect of the Massive Island the place you possibly can swim and snorkel. After all, you need to all the time test ocean safety conditions earlier than getting within the water.
The black sand seashore is slightly small, however there’s a lifeguard station right here. By the way in which, there are additionally restrooms and showers.
Richardson’s positioned in Hilo within the area of 2355 Kalanianaole Road, simply south of the the center of Hilo city. (See this Google Map for instructions.) It’s additionally price noting that Carlsmith Beach Park is one other lovely seashore positioned very close by at roughly 1815 Kalaianaole Road.
Have you ever been to the seashores within the Hilo space? Which is your favourite?
