Peaceful, beautiful neighborhood. Not touristy at all. We really enjoyed our breakfasts in the gazebo and were regularly joined by lizards, butterflies, and a friendly chicken.
The beautitiful beach with the turtles is Shipman beach, about a 2 mile drive followed by a 3.2 mile (one way) medium-diffuculty hike down a forested muddy and rocky trail, and is well worth it. If you don't want to do the hike, you can also get a great cliff-side view of the water just off the trailhead.
Hilo is about 25-30 mins away, and the volcano park is about 40 minutes away.