This is a pretty safe environment to do some snorkeling although it seems as though the variety of fish has diminished. It used to be a great place, now it's a "pretty good" place. Be prepared to walk down from the parking lot to the beach.
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Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve
7455 Kalaniana'ole Hwy., Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96825
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Ranked #11 of 173 attractions in Honolulu
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Type: Beaches, Bodies of Water, Nature/ Wildlife Areas, State Parks, Parks
Activities: Snorkeling
Fee: Yes
Traveler Description: The snorkeling is spectacular: live coral, many brilliant tropical fish and sea turtles to be experienced up close. This venue is perfect for...
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My wife and I have spent countless dollars on trying to find a decent place for her to see some beautiful fish. Search No More !!! We took a tour with Hanauma Bay snorkel and dive tours and the owner was excellent. He held my wifes hand the entire time to make her feel comfortable,which gave me the opportunity to...
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It is beautiful, best for snorkeling, tanning, and just relax. Very easy to get to by bus.
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I expected something amazing but I'm spoilt having Australia's Great Barrier Reef and Ningalow Reef to compare against. the weather wasn't great on the day and there was a strong current pulling out to sea which made snorkelling difficult.
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We did a van trip up there. Once we arrived we had to wait in a LONG line in the sun and it took forever to get in. Then you had to pay to get into the preserve and watch a movie before you can get on the beach and snorkle. There were sooo many people snorkling you had to...
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Great spot for snorkeling and laying out. Come early because parking fills up fast.
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The view when coming down the ramp into the bay is spectacular. The water is calm and great for young kids. Snorkeling is easy because you don't have to go far to see fish. They now require an admission fee which I fully support. It keeps the crowds down and helps pay for the preservation of the reef. I still...
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We arranged the trip before we went as it was only $12 & included transport & snorkel hire. Wow-for a 1st time snorkeler the place will be with me forever as I've never seen such colourful fish. Have to be careful in places as water is shallow & u can get caught on the coral.
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One of the best parts of our trip. We went here on our last day around 3pm so it wasn't crowded and it was beautiful. We almost didn't feel like going, but so happy we did! The sea turtles were super cute!
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I have been to Oahu twice and to Hanauma bay 3 times.
This is by far my favorite part of hawaii. The snorkelling here is amazing. The water is crystal clear and the beach is fantastic. Its a really affordable place to relax and get away from the hustle and bustle of waikiki.
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