Richardson Ocean Park | Things to Do in Hilo, Hawaii
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Richardson Ocean Park is a beautiful ocean park that features a black volcanic sand beach and some of the best swimming and surfing spots on the island. Named after a beach house that was once home to the Richardson family, the Richardson Ocean Center, this family-friendly beach park features plenty of rock pools filled with a variety of marine life for children to explore. A natural seawall made from the lava of Mauna Kea has formed rock pools, which fill at high tide and make for excellent swimming, and beyond the seawall is a popular surf break that attracts both locals and tourists alike. Visitors can rent kayaks and snorkels and masks to enjoy the surrounding ocean or visit the Richardson Ocean Center to learn about the marine life of the region.

2349 Kalanianaole Ave, Hilo, HI 96720, Phone: 808-961-8695

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