Beach· Hawaii (Big Island)· Hawaii
Onekahakaha Beach Park
19° 44.3′ N · 155° 2.3′ W
A sand-bottomed cove behind a boulder breakwater - Hilo's calmest family swimming, with lifeguards year round and tide pools around the edge.
Practical
Coordinate from to-hawaii's map. Shallow and current-free inside; strong currents outside the protected area when surf is up (there were drownings before lifeguards). Wear water shoes in the tide pools; do not touch urchins.
Best for
Calm swimming with kids