We did a three island stops trip to Hawaii and this was the best snorkeling on all three! The best part is you don't have to go out on a boat or pay for a tour. You need to wear water shoes since the story...More

First began walking through the city of refuge (and parked there as well) before then walking around to the bay with our snorkeling gear. Wear flip flops walking out there because you have to walk over some lava rock which can be hot. Once in...More

Known as "2-Step", this snorkel spot is excellent. Easy in and out...great for beginners...you literally step down 2 steps on the lava rock into the snorkel spot....or you can enter the water at a small beach nearby. If you have a National Park Pass, park...More

We did not go there for snorkeling, just something fun to do. We listened to the ranger give her talk, very interesting and walked around the very well preserved grounds. Not breath taking but fun, something interesting to do. Golden pass works there.

The guide books list Honaunau Bay, next to the Place of Refuge, as a “beach” but FYI it’s a lava flow right up to the water - hard to walk on and uncomfortable to sit/lay on. I saw 2 people fall. The snorkeling is fine,...More

We have been coming to the Big Island many times and we love to snorkel here. While it's always been one of my "go to" places for great snorkeling, this visit wasn't the best we have had. The visability was only about 25 feet where...More

I'd recommend you go to the Place of Refuge first to walk around. The respect the locals have for this site is amazing. The views are gorgeous and you can see fish and turtles from the shore. Two Step is just a short walk away....More