We went on May 3, 2013 and had the best time snorkeling here. The only difficult part is getting over the rocks to the tide pools. You do have to be very careful, because it is very easy to slip and fall. Would highly recommend this area for beginners and children due to the variety of marine life that is... More

I hope that people will begin to realize that you don't need fins to snorkel in a small tide pond... But if you do... Please don't kick the delicate corals!!! I saw lots of this going on... Sad to see out natural world suffering from others carelessness.

Very nice place to snorkel for the beginner. Must wear shoes or sandals in the tide pools if not wearing fins. Need to wear shoes on walk to the waters edge. Saw lots of different sea life in the tide pools

A very good place the swim with fish in Shallow water and see a lot of coral I only got the spent two hours there but I was in heaven swimming with all the fish and seen all the coral I did accidentally bumped my hand into the coral and scraped it a good one. So be careful coral is... More

Easy to get too snorkel spot. You will require reef shoes and a little bit of balance to get out to the pools, across lava rock, jumbled and sometimes sharp. A couple of deep pools in the 10-15 foot range with good coral and reef fish. You can range a little farther out to the surf line if you wish... More

Lots of colorful fish, shallow depths and protected from waves. When it's rough everywhere else, you can snorkel here because it's surrounded by rock. Also is good for people paranoid about sharks! lol gravel parking lot, no bathrooms or place to change but still well worth going.

Quite the out of the way place to find, but the best fish are here. Great pools that are about 4' deep and connected to each other and the ocean. Nice variety of fish and corals. The tide can be strong and especially as you get closer to the ocean. Take your camera.

We didn't know what to expect, but it was an amazing experience. We went twice because once definitely was not enough. We saw different fish in each pool, and must have seen 100 different species. Do NOT wear fins, as they damage the coral and other flora and are totally not necessary. A mask is all that's required, but a... More

We visited Kapoho Tide Pools on our last day on The Big Island. The water is clear and light-filled, giving a spectacular view of corals and fish in lava-formed 'pits' that are filled by the tide. We read the reviews on TripAdvisor and purchased water shoes and snorkelling gear. The terrain (for walking) is rough and the lava is sharp... More