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Attractions: tidal pools
Activities: swimming,
snorkeling, sunbathing, picnic
In Kapoho small tide pools dot the entire coastline. These
pools are filled to the brim with sea creatures, making them an
excellent place for exploration. The Kapoho tide pools
boast many different types of fish and a multicolored coral bed.
In Kapoho you will find crystal clear water and calm surf
conditions which are excellent for children and weaker swimmers.
Regardless of the ocean conditions, these tidal pools are
protected from the surf. The calm conditions also allow
easy entry into the water. However, make sure you bring
sandals / water shoes for the short walk over lava rocks.
You will also find lava shelves for sunbathing. Many of
the pools here are interconnected and allow you to snorkel from
pool to pool. These tide pools are so close together, that
when they are not interconnected, you can simply climb out of
one and drop down into the next one. This is a nice trip
even if you do not have snorkeling gear. The clear tidal
pools and warm sun offer a true taste of paradise.
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 Tide pools are mini-ecosystems, water communities
teeming with a fascinating amount of colorful sea life. We enjoy the snorkeling in these protected tide
pools. The coral life is vibrant and you will routinely
encounter large schools of fish and even a Moray Eel or two.
The pools are relatively
 shallow - from just a few feet deep to as
much as ten feet deep - it is almost like swimming in a swimming
pool! The calm, clear waters make it a perfect place for
families, young kids, and everyone.
 Directions
- From Hilo, head South on Rte 11. At Keau, turn left onto Rte 130
(Pahoa Rd). Follow the signs
for Kalapana. Once you pass the
town of Pahoa, look for signs for Kapoho. You will take a left
towards Kapoho on Rte 132 after passing Lava Tree State Park.
Follow Rte 132 until it
 ends
at a four-way intersection. Do not go down the dirt road
straight
ahead. Turn right onto Rte 137
(paved road) and follow it until you reach Kapoho Kai Rd. Turn
left on Kapoho Kai Rd into the
Vacationland subdivision. Continue down the road and turn right on
Ho'ola'i Rd. This road curves
left and takes you to the Kapoho Coast. Park on the side of the
road when you reach the large open area to the right. You should
see the ocean and tidal pools here. Parking is limited.
View map.
Nearby Attractions -
Hilo, Rainbow Falls
State Park,
Hilo Farmer's Market,
Queen Liliuokalani Gardens,
Coconut Island,
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
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