Kauai Snorkeling
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Snorkeling On Kauai
Snorkeling on Kauai is lots of fun and easy to do. Several professional guides are available that can provide you equipment and show you the best snorkel and scuba diving spots on Kauai. Or, if you have your own equipment and are comfortable in the water, a variety of fish and sights await you just below the surface all around the island. Because of Hawaii's geographic remoteness, many of the fish you'll see aren't found anywhere else in the world.
Like all water sports, ocean snorkeling carries with it inherent risks and requires a certain level of fitness and swimming skills to participate. If you are a beginner, please consider going with a guide that has experience. Check locale conditions before entering the water, and spend a certain amount of time on the shore observing conditions and water currents before entering the water. Always go with a buddy and please use good environmental practices on coral reefs.
- Anini Beach is protected from wave action by the largest reef on Kauai. The relatively calm and shallow water here provides a great snorkeling, especially for beginners. Located off of Kalihiwai Road, on Kauai's north shore, Anini also provides a large public park with picnic benches, and fresh water. Beware of strong currents during periods of high surf. The beach is also a good location for shelling.
- Ke'e Beach is located at the very end of the road on Kauai's north shore past Haena Beach Park. The reef offers good swimming and snorkeling during summer months and calm seas, but stay inside the reef and be aware of strong currents which tend to pull you towards the Na Pali coast. Snorkelers can see a wide variety of fish and sea turtles.
- Lydgate Family Beach Park is located on Kauai's east shore between Lihue and Wailua. Follow highway 56 to Leho drive near mile marker 5. Lydgate is perhaps the best Kauai snorkeling spot for children and beginners. It is protected by a small lagoon that is enclosed by a man made rock wall. You can see a surprising number of fish here including colorful parrotfish. The park also features a playground.
- Poipu Beach has been ranked as one of America's best beaches and is undoubtedly one of Hawaii's favorites. There is something for everyone here including swimming, body surfing, a shallow protected area for children, and good snorkeling to the west of the tombolo (narrow strip of sand running out to Nakumoi Point). Poipu Beach Park includes fresh water showers and a playground. A restaurant and convenience store are also right across the street.
- Salt Pond Beach is located near Hanapepe and is a nice protected crescent shaped cove with good snorkeling with a wide variety of marine life to see. From Hanapepe, travel 1/2 mile on highway 543 to Loloka Rd.
- Tunnels Beach is for the more experienced snorkelers and scuba divers. Located near the YMCA camp between Hanalei and Haena on Kauai's north shore, "Tunnels" gets its name from a labyrinth of underwater lava tubes, canyons, and pathways that support a wide variety of colorful sea life. The shallow reef is protected by an even larger reef further out. Although no facilities are located here, the beach is spectacular and very picturesque.
- Kuhio Shores: The bay across from Prince Kuhio park is a great spot to see Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles, also know by their Hawaiian name Honu. Park along the street in front of the park and use the small beach to the east of Kuhio Shores.
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