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Carlsmith Beach Park

182 Reviews

#1 of 52 things to do in Hilo

Outdoor Activities, Nature & Parks, Beaches

1815 Kalanianaole Ave, Hilo, Island of Hawaii, HI 96720-4917

Review Highlights

“Grass Beach and guaranteed sea turtle sightings”

Don't expect a sandy beach but a great and protected almost tide-pool like area for snorkeling with... read more

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Ailton007

Seattle, Washington

“Grassy,and sandy beach swim with turtles”

Lovely little bay with safe lagoon in which to swim. Safe for little ones. Turtles swim around your... read more

Reviewed 1 December 2018

elizabethdD946EE

Sheffield, United Kingdom

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4.5 182 reviews

Excellent71%
Very good23%
Average6%
Poor0%
Terrible0%

Travellers talk about

“sandy bottom”(12 reviews)

“sea turtles”(33 reviews)

“lava rock”(10 reviews)

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Suggested duration: 1-2 hours

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1815 Kalanianaole Ave, Hilo, Island of Hawaii, HI 96720-4917

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Ailton007

Seattle, Washington

8634

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Grass Beach and guaranteed sea turtle sightings

Don't expect a sandy beach but a great and protected almost tide-pool like area for snorkeling with easy access to the water. We saw 4 different sea turtles all in one snorkel and observed these beautiful creature from a distance under water. Turtles were chilled...More

Date of experience: December 2018

Thank Ailton007

elizabethdD946EE

Sheffield, United Kingdom

185

Reviewed 1 December 2018

Grassy,and sandy beach swim with turtles

Lovely little bay with safe lagoon in which to swim. Safe for little ones. Turtles swim around your feet as you stand in the water. Parking available near by.

Date of experience: November 2018

Thank elizabethdD946EE

daqattaq

Fort Wayne, Indiana

717218

Reviewed 29 October 2018

Maybe we were spoiled by the beaches on the North west side like Hapuna. This beach did not do it for us. You MUST wear water shoes or some footwear, not for the water but for the all of sharp rocks everywhere else you walk....More

Date of experience: August 2018

2 Thank daqattaq

UlysseG

Quebec, Canada

188

Reviewed 19 October 2018

Knowing where you are

Going to Carlsmith Beach was one major highlight during our cruise to Hawaii. From lava rock jutting out of the water, to waves breaking a few meters away to sandy bottom. We knew this beach could only belong to Hawaii and we loved every moment...More

Date of experience: September 2018

1 Thank UlysseG

abattenhouse

Austin, Texas

8427

Reviewed 7 October 2018

Nice beach in Hilo

This doesn't look like a great beach from the shoreline, but is quite nice swimming once you manage to get out into the water (which itself is not easy) where there is plenty of white sand. Even so, I recommend water shoes, as there are...More

Date of experience: October 2018

1 Thank abattenhouse

webwahine

Albuquerque, New Mexico

5663

Reviewed 2 October 2018

A blue green lagoon with a white sand bottom.

This is the most amazingly beautiful spot. It doesn't look like much from the parking lot but the color of the water and the white sand bottom of this lagoon and bay are simply other worldly. Follow the trail behind the hotel and you will...More

Date of experience: September 2018

3 Thank webwahine

Marc P

Reviewed 1 October 2018

My Favorite Beach in Hilo

I just loved this beach! Hilo doesnt have the best beaches as compared to Kona, but this was my favorite on the east side. Got to see turtles as well!

Date of experience: September 2018

Thank Marc P

Southern_Fried_CG

Tennessee

4816

Reviewed 29 September 2018

AMAZING

I can't say enough about how beautiful this beach is. There is a perfect grassy area to picnic and then into the water right from the rocks. there little paths off the main trail that take into the water, which was great for my 3...More

Date of experience: September 2018

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TawnyLeann

Bakersfield, California

2843

Reviewed 25 September 2018 via mobile

Stunning

I stayed in Kona but visited this park after reading reviews. I was so happy I did, because it turned out being my favorite area on the island, due to its sheer beauty and local feel. I didn’t get in the water so I cannot...More

Date of experience: September 2018

3 Thank TawnyLeann

lanicopip

Litchfield Park, Arizona

7636

Reviewed 24 September 2018

Best place turtles swimming and scenery

I had the most peaceful experience going in the water with turtles and there were no crowds. The water was all shades of blue and sand bar huge and waves crashing in the distance was the best place for a dip. Water was warm with...More

Date of experience: September 2018

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