Kapoho Tide Pools

Bay · Hawaii County

Kapoho Tide Pools

Bay · Hawaii County

Hawaii 96778

Highlights

Once a snorkeler's paradise filled with vibrant marine life and stunning tidal pools, Kapoho is now a hauntingly beautiful landscape reshaped by the 2018 volcanic eruption.

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@afar

"Wading the Tide Pools The Kapoho Tide Pools are a distinct and different seaside phenomena. The pools stretch nearly a mile down the beach and reach into the sea. The pools are spring fed with fresh water and filled by the rising tide. The interesting geography of the area allows for fascinating photos. It's a great place to search for sea life under the water and in the rocks."

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alice chen

Google

Amazing easy access to snorkel, not much a good tide pool for young kids. Has to navigate volcanic rocks. Parking for visitor is right outside the community with porter potty. 10 minute to the tide pool. Bring lots of water and sunblock, very little shades. Pools are shallow, but please don't stand up on the corals!

Michael Gary

Google

Kapoho Tide Pools no longer exists. It was buried by lava flow in 2018. Google needs to fix this and many other problems with Google Maps.

Bungheng Taing

Google

It’s not a public place. You need to park your vehicle and walk quite a mile to get to the pool. Don’t worry, there are arrow to guide you there. Make sure you read the information board, respect the environment and the neighborhood. You can rent the snorkel tool near Hilo farmer market. The pool looks simple but there are quite a good view there. You shouldn’t miss this place. Have fun and be careful.

띠튜브

Google

Hilo is a frequent rainfall and this natural pool is cold when it rains. We wanted to see turtles and lots of fish, but the water was so cold and there were not many fish. I was disappointed because it was a snorkeling spot and there were lots of stones so it was hard to walk.

Jim K

Google

So sad we snorkeled there this past January one of the most beautiful snorkeing spots on the big island that the residents so gracefully shared with all that were willing to walk from the parking area. So sad the tidepools and homes are all gone...does anyone know of a group to donate to to help the residents of Kapoho?

Randy Wilson

Google

Apparently buried by a lava flow in 2018, so no longer there. So sad.

Kenley Raye

Google

No public access since 2018 - unless someone knows how to hike there from the end of the road. Let me know. ❤️🥺

Bella Official

Google

The Kapoho Tide Pools were by far the most amazing cool place I have ever been to snorkeling, this place was beautiful, it was so way cool here . The fish in the water were unbelievable they were so pretty and they were everywhere. I will never forget this place . I would love to go there again. I'm glad I was able to see this beautiful place . It was heaven on earth . I love this place . #love