This beach is the gathering place for the surfers, but it's hard to find parking…read more I wouldn't say it's a place to hang out and chill as it's pretty small and rocky. But if you are a surfer or want to see surfers in action, worth to check it out.

You'll like this beach if you surf or bodyboard. You'll also like this beach if you don't value the…read moreuse of your feet. This is one of the rockiest beaches in existence. Sure, the surf's pretty good here. You just have to run the gauntlet on your way out to the water. If you're willing to risk it however, Honoli'i is actually a nice place. Just watch your step. Pros: secluded spot, good surf, grassy area for laying out or chillaxin', lifeguard on duty, and (duh) you're in Hawai'i. Cons: one way in/one way out entrance/exit, no real parking lot, hiking it to and from the beach, and (duh) lotsa rocks. I still think Honoli'i is worth a check if you're visiting the Big Island.

To address the parking situation:…read more You can park across the street from Pinky's Convenience store at the abandoned bakery, next to the propane tanks. Be careful not to block off the parking lot. There are houses behind that lot and people do go in and out. I also wanted to mention after several outings to this beach that it's decent for surfing, but make sure you're a strong swimmer. The bottom is rocky and the current is strong.

I live in the area, know some of the residents and would like to clear up any misguided information…read moreabout this property, it's access & the beach. First things first...and I really can't stress this enough. -NO PARKING OR DRIVING DOWN MILL ROAD... here's why. The ENTIRE paved road from Pinky's property on Mill, all the way to the end is a PRIVATE ROAD/DRIVEWAY and meant for the property owners to gain access to their house on the Mill. They paved Mill Road for easier access for themselves, Mill Road residents, resident guests, deliveries and utilities ONLY. It is not state maintained and it is not a public road, repeat; NOT A PUBLIC ROAD. There are signs at the top of the hill stating it's a private road. There are ZERO turnaround areas at the end of that road. It is apparent with all the chains and signs around, the residents do not want their driveways used as a turn around or parking of any kind on their property. SO, unless you want to make a 20 point turn and chance scrapping against big lava boulders, don't even bother driving down. Parking is across the highway, walk down from there. Pedestrian crosswalk provided. You can not be a lazy person to get to this beach, it's a nice long walk from the parking area. And even longer on the way back because it's all up hill. This beach has had quite the history and there are a few locals that are unhappy about this situation. But it is what it is... Most residents of Mill Road that I've spoken to are happier with the current set up of the beach access and feel the area is much safer since private ownership at the Mill. That said, this beach is NOT "public access" nor a "public beach". It was never public. It is called "permitted access". That land is completely privately owned. It's always been privately owned and wasn't accessed "publicly" until the Mill closed and was no longer being maintained. There was no safe access to that beach, it was illegally trespassed upon by entering through the old mill, luring down to the beach by ropes and chains and sketchy pathways. The new property owners made the current access to the beach and it's now a beautiful path down to the beach. Moving on and moving forward... The hours you are allowed access are from 6:30am to 6:30pm. The property owners run a tight ship but as long as you follow the rules, you're all good. It's a great place to body board and surf but only if you have skills. I've seen ppl fishing too. This area is a fresh water feeder to the ocean. The beach itself is black iki pebbles, cobbles and boulders with green sand. It's littered with debris from the old mill such as rusted metal and bricks and choke amounts of deposited drift wood. I would consider this beach kinda dangerous with all the rusted exposed Mill remnants and debris, so not really sure it's suitable for the little ones. Definitely watch your feet when walking around, lots of glass and metal. The Mill itself is completely off limits and super dangerous. It's condemned for good reason and looks on the verge of collapse. No dogs(they have guard dogs and the beach is dangerous for their feet), No wheels of any kind, No alcohol, No fires, No fruit picking. Absolutely NO PARKING on Mill road...EVER...you will be towed. I love it there but I'm also really close by and can walk down. I go often but hear lots of fake news about this place. Trying to get the truth out so everyone is on the same page and has a good time instead of a bad one. Take out what you take in and don't be asshat, walk down from the highway.

Fast service excellent tasting food. Clean facilities and great atmosphere to enjoying great…read morecompanionship with family and friends.

Today was our September 29, 2024 at our golf treasures for special Olympics East Hawaii golf…read moretournament at Hilo Municipal golf course and it was so much fun today and big thank you to the Hilo Municipal golf course and hosting our golf tournament here every year. Much appreciated and we are so blessed and everyone was super excited too!!

For being a beach within walking distance from the Port of Hilo, when my wife and I visited it on a…read moreport day, it was empty with only a local family having a gathering nearby. The park is big enough where we still felt like we were the only ones there. Only one side of the road leading to the beach has a sidewalk, with a crosswalk allowing crossing once there. Parking is on the side of the road. It's a black lava rock park, with no sand or lounging areas. There is a man-made concrete landing entryway into the water, which we found to be a great place to sit and admire the bay. In it, there were turtle reliefs permanently sculpted into the wall. It's a pretty rocky entry into the water, and we didn't really find any place to even dip our toes. Further down the park, there is a bay area where large lava rocks were dumped to form an outcrop into the water. One can carefully walk across the rocks for even a better view of the bay. Hilo definitely earns its place as one of the wettest places on Earth, with most of the grass being pretty soggy, so needed to watch where we stepped. Strangely, with the drizzle in the morning, and sunlight in the afternoon, we were expecting rainbows across the bay as we sat. Not this day.

This is a cool little beach on the east side of the island. It's not really a beach as in sand but…read moremostly lava rocks and a grassy field where you can have a picnic or such. I believe they have restrooms, can't remember if they had showers. They have a small parking lot and sometimes you can spot some honu chilling in the water by the rocks. I like.........

Like many other people who come to the big island on holiday, one of the things you do is go in…read moresearch of at least a few of the area waterfalls. Even if the area you come from has some, chances are they/the surroundings don't look like this. We were here a few days before Lala and it was already raining buckets. The upside to that was getting to see the Wailuku River already bringing some serious current and water flow. First things first. If you try to come here, ignore all GPS listings. If you follow them, you will show up at someone's house & driveway. While I'm sure the actual falls are by/next to/close to their property, I'm also sure they get enough idiot tourists trying to enter their property and go past the large private property sign they have on their fence. If you're going to come, this is where you need to be: www.google.com/maps/place/Waiale+Falls/@19.7150775,-155.1382742,3a,75y,288.17h,98.4t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1s4yag74bCjWoARelbfpZOaw!2e0!6shttps:%2F%2Fstreetviewpixels-pa.googleapis.com%2Fv1%2Fthumbnail%3Fcb_client%3Dmaps_sv.tactile%26w%3D900%26h%3D600%26pitch%3D-8.39938045894715%26panoid%3D4yag74bCjWoARelbfpZOaw%26yaw%3D288.16921980019015!7i13312!8i6656!4m6!3m5!1s0x7953b489de2d79c9:0x81e0c5009a29e2c9!8m2!3d19.7183333!4d-155.1430556!16s%2Fg%2F1td5xc5p?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDgxOS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D The issue here is that this is a residential area first and foremost and is not designed for tourist traffic & activities. There is no parking lot. There are no amenities, etc. Your choices for parking are along the side of the road which currently is somewhat dicey as the north west corner of the bridge area is under construction. You cannot park on the bridge (at least you really, really shouldn't) and a small parking lot attached to the school which is there. None are good and all are questionably legal depending on how you do it. With that said, we came briefly, took our pictures and left. Probably not the best idea to camp out & hike where it's not designed for it - piss off the locals, etc.

A fairly easy stroll takes you past lots of tropical vegetation. Although, there are inclines and…read moresteps to be navigated. The falls are worth the walk, the only issue being is getting to see the very bottom, where the water hits the lagoon. It takes a bit of stretching to see that bit. It certainly helps if you're tall-ish. I highly recommend making the effort to see the falls.

A dear long time friend of mine is a member at the Hilo Yacht Club where we usually meet up before…read moreI leave the nice town of Hilo. Hilo Yacht Club is located on the edge of Hilo Bay about 3 miles from the Hilo International Airport. This visit brought us family style appetizers. The kalbi was well prepared (taste a bit too sweet for me but good nonetheless 3.5 stars), the calamari was fresh and deep fried (5 stars) with a decent tasting dredge pre-fry. The poke was okay (3.5 stars) and I say this because fresh fish is plentiful in Hilo. Knowing this I guess I expected a bit more from the standpoint of quality of fish. But, will I go back? Yup if I'm invited as the ambiance is relaxing and decent. Our server Justin was a great guy and made me laugh the entire time I was there! But if you've not gone there, be sure to use your global positioning service because the location is off the beaten path!

Sorry I have to mention that it's a private club. Hilo has…read morelimited upscale dining options and this place has consistently good service but kind of inconsistent food. No shorts/slippers in the dining room, but come as you are for the more casual outdoor dining section. We were impressed with their food options and pricing for a private party we had. Highly recommend if you know someone with a membership. Also it's weird they're a yacht club that literally has no yachts or even a dock.

With so many beach parks on the north shore, it is quite difficult to tell where one park starts…read moreand the next door one ends. Such is the relationship between Kealoha and the neighboring Carlsmith parks. I think a fair number of reviews of Carlsmith include the coves that are north of Kealoha property, so you may want to read about that park to for more info. Kealoha is a stretch of public beach near the Hilo Yacht Club and Mahikea Island (to the north). It is long and narrow with a large parking strip off the road between the road and ocean. There is a stretch of green lawn with shade, restrooms, and picnic tables. During our visit, we did see scuba divers training in the nice sized cove that reportedly is an area frequented by sea turtles. It appeared to be about chest deep on the divers, so the bottom is clearly visible. Although we didn't see any turtles on the stormy day of our visit, we did see lots of small fish. Because of the light rain and storm, we really got our attention was the waves smashing into the lava reef that protected the coves. So much power in each wave as it hits that immovable reef, creating an explosive blast of spray as rhythmic as breathing. Very cool for someone who lives in a landlocked state to see. I wonder if the locals ever become bored with it. Anyway, we enjoyed the visit even without climbing down to swim. Maybe I can get back before I'm too old to enjoy it. I think I'd like to. Review #2409

Great spot for laps, or just some low impact aerobic exercise…read more Water can be a bit cool in the winter and spring. Big and Beautiful facility!

Grew up swimming here as a kid and was pleasantly surprised to see it's still well-maintained…read more Can't believe it's a public pool as it's better than some of the paid facilities at gyms that I've used. Great hours, and the staffs are friendly. Not too crowded and although I remembered it always being freezing cold, the temps were actually not too bad. Has a swim area for children and a deeper area, though warning that it is pretty deep. There's a designated lap area with lanes as well. Really love this pool and happy I got a chance to come back and swim here again!