James Kealoha Beach, Public beach park in Hilo, Hawaii.
James Kealoha Beach features a rocky shoreline with pockets of white sand and a protected basin on its eastern side for swimming and snorkeling.
The beach was named after James Kealoha, who served as the first Lieutenant Governor of Hawaii during William F. Quinn's administration.
Local musicians celebrate the beach in traditional Hawaiian songs, including Edith Kanakao'le's composition 'Na Pana Kaulana o Keaukaha' about the area.
The beach park provides showers, restrooms, and picnic areas, while food trucks offer local specialties such as shave ice on weekends.
Cold freshwater springs mix with warm ocean waters near the shore, creating distinct temperature zones for swimmers to experience.
GPS coordinates: 19.73514,-155.03387
Latest update: March 2, 2025 21:19
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