We were just in the Kapoho Tide Pools area in Nov 2017 and stayed at the most lovely vacation home in the neighborhood adjacent. We loved the coquis, the geckos, the little fish in the thermal pond out back, the coconut trees, everything. And, of...More

We had the most amazing family holiday a year ago, staying in Vacationland, and spending many hours in these pools. Devastated at the loss of this area, blessed to have enjoyed the beauty, humbled by Pele and Mother Nature. Thoughts to all in the area...More

We were fortunate to see the Kapoho Tide Pools last month and now it appears that they are completely gone. We can only hope that nature will replace them with something equally as lovely.

Sad to see the flowing lava claimed this aquatic gem. We visited in 2010, and were super impressed by the variety of marine life on display.

Best time to visit is just prior to high tide, when water levels are highest. Hot water springs flowing into the pools during low tides can make viewing difficult, and shallow waters may limit access to several great pools. Lots of colorful fish (mostly smaller...More

We were staying in the gated community where the warm champagne pond is and we enjoyed that so much we weren’t sure we’d go to the tide pools. We were encouraged by someone in the pond so we took a few minute drive and the...More

We came to the Big Island for hot lava and this was the amazing Second Place (because nothing beats hot lava). The location was stellar and I felt safe letting my 9yo snorkel on his own. The grandparents could not walk the small distance (we...More