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Carlsmith Beach Park
Lava-rock lagoons with calm, clear water and resident sea turtles.
<p>East of downtown along Kalanianaʻole Avenue, a chain of protected ponds offers Hilo's best swimming and easy turtle sightings. Grassy lawns, lifeguards on weekends, and rarely crowded on weekdays.</p>