Landmark· Hawaii (Big Island)· Hawaii
Wailoa River State Recreation Area
19° 43.1′ N · 155° 4.5′ W
A green park along the Wailoa River and Waiakea fishpond, created as a tsunami buffer after the 1960 tsunami wiped out the central bayfront.
Practical
Next to the Wailoa sampan basin; cruisers have tied dinghies to trees here when going ashore (Noodle's Notes). Ask locally about any dinghy rules.
Best for
Dinghy landing and a riverside walk
Nearby
- Propane Refills (Hilo and Puna)0.1 NM away
- Visiting-Yacht Berthing and Anchoring in Hilo (DOBOR Office)0.1 NM away
- Hilo Bay Cafe0.3 NM away
- Merrie Monarch Festival (April)0.3 NM away
- Suisan Fish Market0.3 NM away
- S. Tokunaga Store (Fishing and Dive Supply)0.4 NM away
- Wailoa Sampan Basin and Boat Harbor0.4 NM away
- Big Island Candies0.5 NM away
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