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Hanauma Bay Marine Preserve Honolulu, HI

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(Average Yelp Rating: 4.5) (577 Reviews)
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7455 Kalanianaole Highway
(Kalanianaole Highway at the Hanauma Bay turnoff)
Honolulu, HI 96825
United States

+1 808 396 4229 / +1 808 397 5840 (Education Program)

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Neighborhood
East Honolulu
Type
Lakes, Rivers, Canals & Beaches, Marine Excursions, Educational Outings, Fun Days Out, The Great Outdoors, Attractions & Landmarks

Famed for its beautiful horseshoe-shaped sandy beach and clear, calm turquoise waters, this natural marine sanctuary is home to thousands of colorful tropical fish. The waist-deep water inside the reef is perfect for novice snorkelers to explore. More experienced snorkelers might want to check with the lifeguard before venturing beyond to deeper waters to see sea turtles and other marine life. The Bay is least crowded in the early morning or late afternoon. Admission: non-resident adult visitors USD3, free to all others. Parking fee is USD1 per vehicle.

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yelp Reviews (577 Reviews) Back to Top

James S.
(Rating: 4.0) By James S.
May 13, 2013

This is definitely a 5/5 place but I can tell I gets EXTREMELY crowded. Places opens at 6am so get there 7am the latest. Did NOT pay for parking (1$) this...
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crystal s.
(Rating: 5.0) By crystal s.
May 12, 2013

This review is mainly for the impeccable customer service at the park. After coming back from snorkeling, I found my car battery dead because I forgot to...
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Andrew D.
(Rating: 3.0) By Andrew D.
May 8, 2013

Not the best snorkeling I've been to in my travels, but I did manage to see a large variety of fish, and even spotted a sea turtle swimming on the outside...
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By Roger I.
2009-07-05
Best place ever to get a swim, see turtules and relax!
By Kathy O.
2009-07-09
Crystal clear water, gorgeous marine life, Sharp Coral Reefs!
By "jeff .
2008-07-29
A very nice place to go to. Alot of nice fishes in the water

Trekaroo Reviews (2 Reviews) Back to Top

By GPP_HI
2008-06-19
Be sure to stop at the Halona Blowhole, a lava tube through which the ocean shoots forcefully every time a wave comes in. The spray ...
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By josalynandpeytonsmom
2008-06-19
nature at its best
The week we were in Hawaii the blowhole was closed due to maintenance. I am not sure if they were shooting a movie or not, ...
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Yahoo Travel Reviews (100+ Reviews see all) Back to Top

By brieonsunday
2008-08-02
Great if you like being with hundreds of people...
This place has been loved to death. We got there around 9:00am and found a long line at the ticket window, then had to wait again to watch the ...
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By A Yahoo! Contributor
2008-06-22
Too bad its so popular...
This is a great place to go snorkeling, it's just too bad there are so many people crowding the place and scaring off the fish. It's free for ...
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By wolverinedavegoblue
2008-06-02
Worth the drive
Like all other popular tourist destinations it pays to get here early. They open at 6 a.m. We got there around 6:30 a.m. avoided the movie al...
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By AZ Traveler
2008-05-27
Not what it used to be!!!
The people of Hawaii have decided the Bay is theirs and theirs alone. Visitors are now required to sit through a tortourous video before enter...
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By edwige_paylim
2008-05-23
Beautiful
We got there at around 8:30AM on a Thursday. There were a few people there but no huge crowds. You have to watch a quick video, you can put you...
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By tarabee
2008-04-10
Absolutely Beautiful!!
What an amazing experience! Saw all kinds of fish and creatures including turtles. Kids loved it as well! Well worth the drive out and even sit...
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