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Richardson Ocean Park is located on the Pacific ocean and it is in the 165th place out of 282 beaches in the Hawaii region 343.6 km away from its center, the city of Honolulu. It is one of the beaches of Hilo settlement, just 7.8 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, among the mountains. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.
It is a spacious coastline with crystal turquoise water and white sand & rocks cover, so it is recommended to wear special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, pet owners etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.
Richardson Ocean Park coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, showers, toilets, sea pool. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.
Please note, that this shore has a significant low tide.
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
4 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Carlsmith Beach, which has a rating of 7.8.
Richardson Ocean Park (Hawaii) is located outside the Hilo settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.
The beach stretches on the coast of the Hawaii and the easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the Richardson Ocean Park with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Black sand
Hilo 7.5 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Black sand
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Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Black sand
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Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Black pebble
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The beach has a sandy and rocky covering of snow-white color. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is a mixture of sand and rocks, so it is highly recommended to wear aqua shoes.
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Richardson Ocean Park, so you need to take personal items with you and there is a natural shade that can become a lifesaver on a hot day.
The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes. The area has the high prevalence of sharks so all swimmers should be very careful. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.
Richardson Ocean Park is fully protected from waves. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.
So the overall recommendation of the Richardson Ocean Park for swimming is very positive.
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with mixture of sand and stones and the entrance to the water is very smooth.
The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.
Richardson Ocean Park can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Richardson Ocean Park.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.The Seaside Restaurant and Aqua Farm is the closest place located 1700 meters from the beach.
There are 81 places to stay in the Richardson Ocean Park area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Richardson Ocean Park include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
The Richardson Ocean Park has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.
There are 3 attractions near Richardson Ocean Park that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Lehia Beach Park located in 0.6 km. See the attractions section for details.
The month with the highest temperature in Richardson Ocean Park is August. Its average value reaches 27°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 27°C. The coldest month is March with air temperature 23°C and water 24°C. See more details in weather section.
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