My husband and I drove to Honaunau Bay but instead of parking in the main historical center, we turned right and parked down by the small beach and paid $5-6 to the church for using their lot. We brought our own chairs and snorkel gear...More

There is tons to see in Honaunau Bay (Two Step). We didn't get lucky enough to glimpse any dolphins or sea turtles while there, but there is a huge variety of other colorful marine life. The spot is popular, and getting a parking space can...More

Not sure why the reviews are so high- I must have come on the wrong day. Parking is not convenient, there is no sand to lay out... port-o-potties are not bathrooms, though next door at the National Park there are nice facilities but no snorkeling....More

One of our favorite snorkle locations is Honaunau Bay or "Two Step". We usually go here 2 or 3 times when we vacation on the Big Island. There are litterally two steps that make entering and exiting the water fairly easy. There is a great...More

You cant ask for anything more.....dolphins while snorkeling. We visited twice. Once on a snorkel tour and once on our own. This is a must for underwater sightseeing. It can be busy. We went on our late in the afternoon and the crowd was low.

This was the best snorkel spot we found on the big island. Very busy getting into the water, just have to wait your turn but easy to get in as you can sit. Once in the water it really doesn't seem that busy. Crystal clear...More

We knew we were somewhere with excellent snorkeling when we walked to the beach and saw 3 snorkel boats just off shore. There is a small calm beach and a volcanic rock area to snorkel from. There is parking ($5) close to snorkeling if you...More