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Short Visit, Nice Change from Waikiki Beaches

We got there in the early afternoon and it was HOT and pretty crowded. Luckily we had an umbrella... read more

Reviewed 8 July 2022
grliegrl21
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Phoenix, Arizona
Shared beach with Turtle Bay Resort

Plenty of room to stretch out. Water is calm due to off shore reef. Snorkeling barely OK - maybe... read more

Reviewed 25 September 2019
lplus10
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Evansville, Indiana
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Reviewed 6 August 2014

If you are not able to go to Hanauma bay, but would still like to go snorkel at a protected nice area, this is the option to go. There is a snorkel rental right at the beach. This beach is public, but is shared with Turtle bay resort hotel so you might have lots of hotel guests, but it is still not as crowded as other places and is very protected for beginning snorklers...no need to fight waves to go see the fish!
I would personally grab snorkel gear prior to this if you can.
Also, there is really no "storage" at the beach...so either bring a partner who will watch over things or prepare to lock things in the car.

Date of experience: June 2014
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Reviewed 4 July 2014

If you have done Hanauma Bay for snorkeling, you will find this wonderful. It is a nice drive to the north - Turtle Bay - but there is plenty of parking, a restaurant, and restrooms. It is not as cold as Hanauma with many more fish. Plenty of beach for relaxing, and shade. I absolutely recommend this as a great snorkel site on Oahu!

Date of experience: June 2014
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Reviewed 2 October 2019 via mobile
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Date of experience: November 2018
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Reviewed 28 May 2016
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Date of experience: September 2015
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Reviewed 8 November 2014
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Date of experience: October 2014
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