This is a wonderful beach for families with young children. No big waves crashing down, except by the sea wall. Plus if the tide is high you can swim there, otherwise too shallow, but perfect for the kiddos and the elders!

Wow such a wonderful beach for snorkeling and families with young kids. Shallow water so clean and clear.. We spotted so many turtles and fish here on a sunny Monday morning. Great location and good amount of parking is available. Also have public bathrooms and picnic tables. this is probably our favorite beaches on Hilo side. Highly recommend.

I have been going to this park since I was a child, bringing my children here was natural.. we love this beach, its fully friendly and the wall separating the beach from the open ocean makes me feel a bit more confident in letting my kids swim here. I give it four s because as a mother I still have worries for anywhere other then my house.

Nice place too bring the children to swim and there also a little play ground(swings)

Love this place! Quite difficult to chose between the many wonderful beaches you have but this one has a pond protected by rocks perfect if you want to swim without strong current. However be careful qs its rocky

Great wading pool for keiki and elders. Occasionally a turtle will join you. Needs a food truck or shaved ice stand.

One of the clearest waters. Great for small kids because wall blocks the waves. During low tide theres lots of tide pools with opihi and hermit crabs and small fish. Near the shore sand is soft, but toward the Rock wall, the sand is full of rocks and coral.

Such a pretty park and the calm tide pools make it a safe place for the whole family to visit. Gorgeous pavilions for private functions.

Great enclosed swimming area for young children!

Its quiet and really good. The water are calm and shallow for kids and beginners to enjoy. Theres not as much sea life to see compared.to other beaches, bit if you snorkel on close to the rocks and breakwater then you will see some. Bring water to hydrate, because the facilities are sparse. There are toilets and changing rooms and a playground for kids. Its easy to get into the water because the have laid down steps.

My favorite Hilo beach. Great place to take a picnic lunch, lots of parking, showers, easy entry into the water. Really good place to take children as its sheltered from the surf. Last time we visited, saw six turtles resting in the water! Go at high tide though- low tide is too shallow to swim around.

Great beach for small kids and families. Plenty of rooms are available for family activities like table and grill area. Grassy area behind beach is good spot for ball games and picnics . Sand-bottomod shallow cove is protected by a boulder breakwater. One of the safest swimming beaches on the Big Island. However, the pool is not as children-friendly as it has a rockier and deeper bottom and tiny Sea creatures.

Beautiful Beach Where There Is Dophin, Whale & Turtle Sightings!!!

Beautiful Hawaiian beach perfect for kids. Huge rock wall blocks off incoming surf. Great spot for anyone looking to experience the island beaches. Noticed coral death towards the far right of beach... Also spotted a beautiful honu in the cove as well. Truly magical location. Pics do no justice as it was rainy that day.

This is a great beach area for families. There is a section that is very shallow for young children still learning to swim, and it slowly gets deeper as you go further out. There are picnic amenities here as well as public bathrooms. Parking is on site and is usually not an issue. The beach is clean and attracts both locals and tourists. If you have kids, I would recommend this beach.

Great spot for kids! Nice calm tide pools, no waves. A lovely mellow spot.

This beach is amazing! Perfect for a family getaway or a long walk with yourself thru the trees, along a beautifully ocean sculpted coast line. The energy is always right here!

Best beach in hilo for kids, very safe!

A beach on the Big Island with real sand, a nice large wading pool protected by a breakwater, and easy in & out (steps in two places, and a ramp for wheelchairs). Picnic tables, pavilions (apparently with electricity), and restrooms.

Very good for kids . Didnt have jelly fish in main areas to swim. Beautiful day. Kids love it here!

Beautiful views with nice ride pools, picnic tables and grills. Restrooms close by.

My normal spot nice area not reli rocky and its clear but major haole spot

This beach is fantastic, it is my kids favorite spot. Go have a barbecue, relax or a dip! Not too shallow and not too deep just perfect for kids plus the temperature is usually just right i highly recommended it.

Love this beach!!! Its perfect for kids on one side and then for adults and people who want to snorkel there is a spot for that as well. It has everything all rolled into one except the sandy beach part, but thats ok with my family.

Beautiful area near Hilo. Mostly for little kids or those who have them. Decent spot but can get crowded...

Always a great timeSurf was definitely roaring today

Nice safe beach for families. Its waist deep inside the break. The sand can feel really cold- someone told me it was called an ice pond. The waters just cool. There were a lot of families but not super crowded like some of the beaches we checked out.

Lovely protected swimming, good for families. Great view, showers, bathroom-changing room men/ women.

I go to this park at least twice a week..lots of familys playing with small children...Bay is enclosed, good place to float with inflatables.

Great for kiddos! Nice calm, warm water with rock wall blocking waves. Star fish, little sea fish, and tons of great sand for little ones. For the family, great first beach in Hilo.

One of the best kid and family parks on the east side of the Big Island. High tide is better as the water will be fresher.

Great beach park to take the kids. No rough waves, clean and easy access.

Amazing place for kids and parents who want to relax without having to worry about your kids in the water. Water is usually not that clear though.

Not great for swimming, but plenty of safe wading spots for kids. Plenty of parking, lifeguard on duty, restrooms and grass to picnic on.

A family friendly beach with pavilions, restrooms, and shower off areas. A sea wall stops large surf keeping the swim area pretty safe most times. A Lifeguard is usually on duty too. Great for picnic/BBQ and family beach days. Sunsets are gorgeous!

Great place for snorkeling when it is not too crowded.

My favorite locals beach on the east side. Lots of parking. Decent facilities. Lots of shallow, sandy area protected by wave breaks for the kids. Surprisingly decent snorkeling. Beautiful vistas with waves crashing. Nice grassy area with lots of big trees. Bathrooms, beach showers, and lots of picnic tables and gazebos.

Great location,nice quiet and clean.. Keep it that way.

Three primary park areas offer easy access to large wading pools. A substantial breakwater keeps the wave action under control making this a good spot for keiki (kids). Numerous grills, pavilions, and toilet facilities make this park a favorite with locals and knowledgeable tourists. Come early for a parking spot.

Great if youre looking for a very tame, shallow swimming area for little kids.

Also known as Punaluu. A land of magic.

Awesome I hope it opens back up soon. Great kids pools.

Except your occasionally terribly rude visitors

When you want to have a great time with your kids and family at the beach in Hilo this is the place to go. There is so much children that come to this beach mostly on the weekends your kids will always have someone to play with and jam out with. Water is never to cold unlike all the other beaches in this area so come check it out.

Best place to play Horseshoes. Bring the family for a picnic. Beautiful Beach to relax and take in the scenery. Also great for the little kids to swim.

Not the best place to go snorkeling, but awesome place to wade and walk around in the water. Sometime turtles come up when the tides are lower. Watch out for sea urchin hiding in the rocks

This is a great beach for families. There is a grassy area above the beach that has shade. The water isnt very deep for most of the beach so kids can play and there is a barrier so there arent waves.

Great park with picnic shelters, swing set, restrooms, wading and tide pools adjoined by breaking waves. No sandy sandy beach. A bit of a drive from downtown Hilo but well worth it.

Lets get one thing straight, beaches on the big island are all incredible! The beaches in hilo are filled with black lava rocks. Amazing scenery.

Great swimming non touristy spot. Breathtaking views of Hilo Bay and Pacific Ocean.

We really enjoyed this one. Theres a little something for everyone. Family friendly with public restrooms, snack shack, pavilions, lifeguard, warm water, wave break for large swim area, surfing, fishing, snorkeling, sea turtles...dont forget your water shoes!

Beautiful kid friendly beach. Go early to avoid crowds.

Serene place to picnic with tranquil views

It is okay, but I would recommend arriving early on the weekends, as this beach fills up fast. Parking can be tricky, and it wasnt as lush as Carlsmith beach a half mile away. Great for taking the littles to, to swim. When we went though, swimming was not encouraged due to the abundance of Jelly fish.

Perfect wading beach, tends to flood, but water remains pretty calm.

The tide pools here are awesome! Flip over a rock to see a plethora of sea stars, urchins, molluscs and sea cucumbers. Watch out for vana though!

Nice shallow protected area with no waves, great for kids to play. Showers both indoor and outdoor plus bathrooms. Great experience overall.

Clean water, available pavilions for private parties.

Good fun for the family! Dont go out past the rocks unless you speak to the lifeguards first!

Clean and family friendly.

Great place for small kids my daughter had a great day and we saw lots of fish

Nice mostly soft bottom shallow water for families to wade in. Some small tropical fish along the breakwater. Turtles around here too.

Nice large rentable pavilion on the ocean, and several others, limited sand, but nice rocky shore for tide pooling. Very close to Carl Smith (four mile) beach park for good swimming

Great beach. Safe swimming area for kids. Lots of parking. Grills. Tables and restrooms.

Such a lovely little area. Sunset is breathtaking. Watching bats very cool. Tomorrow we go snorkeling and maybe kayaking.

A nice place to visit the ocean.

The beach was marvelous.The womens restroom was clean. The grounds were clean and lovely. A very enjoyable outing. People of all ages were out enjoying this fabulous beach.

Nice park for a picnic

Water was low bro. Not bad day got good dairy. Lots of sun.

Just beautiful. Find a place to relax and enjoy. Bring a chair, drinks and snacks to extend your view.

I love this beach its secure with the rock wall around it. We just love it this is the only beach we go to since we moved here. There shower and bathrooms and good fr the kis

Love it, And its awesome for kids....

A high tide makes it perfect for kids and adults. Its protected from big waves by a rock wall. The water was about 80 degrees. The day was perfect.

Beautiful beach. Its really one of the best spots to enjoy swimming as well as watching the huge swells.

Beautiful

Beautiful. It was Christmas eve and memorable warm and the fish in the water were beautiful.

Just seen the fresh smell the ocean and all the little children playing in the sand and swimming. .

Great Ohana beach that is safe and convenient.Life Guard AvailableHandicap Restrooms accessibleParking suitable also Handicap stallsLittle play area.5 Pavillions

Loved it. Great tide pools for swimming. Loads of crabs everywhere and might have seen some sea urchins. Though I do believe I saw some clown fish in the rocks

Kid friendly beach a short drive from downtown Hilo. Ok changing facilities, shallow still waters with some fish and even a turtle. Recommended for little ones.

Big Island styling. Love this beach. Has a bathroom ample shower for rinsing off and intricate ecosystem beneath the water. Only drawback is the urchins & people fishing where youre trying to swim.I hope,with the pride & help of locals,we can keep it pristine. Please dont let this become another Oahu type beach,where the ocean smells like coconut tanning oil & the beach has to close down due to contamination.

Nice, safe family beach. Enjoyed it 3 or 4 times during our visit to Hilo area.

Lovely place.

Went to a wedding here, gorgeous. Pretty beaches, pretty walks in jungle, playground, bathrooms. We like to BBQ it up here too. Great picnic place.

Nice

Nice plave to take little ones. Pavilions are awesome to rent for partys. Pretty clean. Bathrooms could use better cleaning. But its dencent enough to use.

Best Beach in Hilo for children and adults. Nice white sand and more like a pool with boulder breaks to keep out big waves. Safer for swimming.

Great day at the beach...

Nice place for kids

Great for kids, even when rainy or windy

Monday afternoon in October and only a few people there. Picnic tables and bathrooms. Beautiful man-made swimming pool! We saw a sea turtle hanging out too!

It was good tho i wished i had brought my swimsuit

Very very family and kid-friendly beach. Our kids love it here. We even saw a huge turtle! It was awesome. Super close to the Hilo Airport and Hilo Farmers Market, only about 11min drive. Plenty of parking and not very crowded, maybe we went on a weekday around 1pm.

Nice park with white sand and in protective cove. Handicap accessible and light snorkeling

Very nice kids beach! Had a wonderful day with my friend and her young son

This beach is designed for Keiki (young children) and old folks but is great for all. On low tide the water is ankle to knee deep. On high tide the water comes up to your chest. They gave a row of rocks that block the waves but still let the fresh water in at medium to high tide. A perfect spot for babies,children and seniors. They have facilities for changing and rest rooms. Showers on the beach and usually a shaved ice truck.

Munchkins spent 3 hours in the water there almost non stop so must be at least half way okay. They would have liked it a bit deeper as they are 8 and 11 but perfect for little ones. Easy to watch them and was some sealife for them to watch as they snorkeled.

It was a great experience, but we wont go in the water..... last time we were swimming with POOP !!!!!!

Decent area with snorkling pools

Very nice beach park.. Protected for da keiki!!