Beach Snorkel - Sea Turtle and Black Sand Lagoon

Discover a world of marine science and one of the best snorkeling spots in the Hilo region at this family-friendly beach park.

The only black-sand beach in the Hilo region provides relaxed swimming, sheltered rock pools for beautiful snorkeling and excellent surfing.

Lava from Mauna Kea has formed a natural seawall at Richardson Ocean Park, making it a sheltered beach that is perfect snorkeling with giant sea turtles, monk seals and abundant sea life. Rock pools that fill at high tide make for shallow, detached swimming holes at low tide. Snorkel in the pools, without the stress of swell or currents.  

Itinerary

Ever seen a black sand beach? Swam in a lagoon full of sea turtles? Join us on a fully guided and narrated beach snorkel tour along our pristine Hilo coastline! Our volcanic beaches are renowned for their abundant sea turtle population, and our brackish water bays and lagoons are home to a wealth of sea life including octopus, eagle and manta rays, eels, corals, and tropical reef fish! Your experienced snorkel guide will teach you about the beautiful and lush surroundings, how our beaches and volcanic islands are made, and about the abundant marine world below. First time snorkelers and children are welcome! 


Stop At:

• Hilo Farmers Market, Cnr of Mamo St & Kamehameha Ave, Hilo, Island of Hawaii, HI 96720