Mackenzie State Recreation Area: This remote and beautiful 13-acre park boasts jagged lava cliffs, lava tubes and blowholes formed when hot lava met the cool sea waters. Once closed in 2018 by the marching 40-foot-tall wall of crumbly lava as it oozed its way to the sea, the park reopened to an altered coastline and a new black sand beach.
Isaac Hale Beach Park: Lava flows encircled this popular park on Pohoiki Bay, miraculously sparing the infrastructure while destroying everything around it.
Star of the Sea Painted Church: This church was built in 1927-1928 under the direction of the Belgian Catholic missionary priest, Father Evarist Gielen, who painted the upper section of the church interior.
Hilo Bay: Enjoy a dip in a coastal lagoon protected by a reef. Grab a complimentary snorkel set or just jump in the water and explore the unique lava rock coastline.
Shopping: Stock up on freshly roasted Kona coffee, Hawaiian macadamia nuts, and other local products with a stop at Hilo Bay.
What’s Included:
Requirements & Restrictions: For safety reasons, guests with neck or back injuries or heart conditions may not participate on this excursion.
What to Bring: Closed-toe shoes and a beach towel.
Good to Know: Children – 7 years of age and under require a car seat per Hawaii state law. The tour operator can supply a child safety or booster seat at no charge with advance notice to the onboard Shore Excursions desk. Kayaks and paddle boards are available to rent at Hilo Bay.