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Things to Do

In Our Beachfront Community

Richardson Beach Neighborhood

Our two vacation homes, Barefoot Beach House and The Nene Hideaway, are located in Hilo, Hawai'i's Richardson Beach Park Area, at the eastern end of  Kalaniana'ole Street, a picturesque beachfront drive.  Our little beach community is a place where local families and tourists alike seek out a variety of ocean and beach activities.  Fishing, swimming, kayaking, surfing, picnicking, and snorkeling are all a part of everyday life here.  Friends come here to meet up, people sit on their front porches, and family celebrations are a staple.  We hope you will join us here in the Richardson Beach Park neighborhood.

A Hawaiian green sea turtle at Carlsmith Beach.
A rainbow eucalyptus on the campus of the University of Hawaii, Hilo.
The coast along Highway 137 in the Puna District.

What's Nearby

  • ​Richardson Beach Park

    • The eastside's premier beach park

    • A protected oceanic wonderland

    • Top rated snorkeling

    • One of the island's top surf spots

    • Abundant ocean wildlife

    • Rare black sand beach

  • Other beaches nearby:

    • Leleiwi (Wai'uli) Beach ~ 0.15 miles

    • Wai'olena Beach ~ 0.3 miles​​​

    • Carlsmith Beach ~ 1 mile

    • Kealoha Beach ~ 1.2 miles

    • Onekahakaha Beach ~ 1.9 miles

    • Keaukaha Beach ~ 2.2 miles

    • Reed's Bay Beach ~ 3.5 miles

    • Moku Ola (Coconut Island) ~ 4.2 miles

  • Popular Destinations:​

    • Queen Lili'uokalani Gardens ~ 4.2 miles

    • Historic Bayfront ~ 4.3 miles

    • Rainbow Falls ~ 7 miles

    • Hawai'i Tropical Botanical Gardens ~ 12 miles

    • Akaka Falls ~ 20 miles 

    • Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park ~ 32 miles

    • Waipi'o Valley Overlook ~ 54 miles

  • Stores and Shopping:

    • Keaukaha General Store ~ 2.9 miles

    • Hilo Farmer's Market ~ 5 miles

    • Bayfront Shopping District ~ 5.1 miles​

    • The Locavore Store ~ 5.1 miles

    • Island Naturals Market and Deli ~ 5.2 miles

    • Safeway Grocery Store ~ 5.5 miles

    • Target ~ 5.5 miles

    • KTA Grocery Store ~ 5.7 miles

  • Airports:

    • Hilo International Airport ~ 6 miles

    • Kona International Airport ~ 80 miles

Snorkelers and swimming enjoying Richardson Oceanic Park.
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