Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve

Honolulu, Hawaii

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396-4229, +1 808 396 4229 / +1 8

Website:

www.co.honolulu.hi.us

In 1990, Honolulu recognized the ecological damage caused by over 3 million annual visitors, and set in motion a city improvement plan. Thus came the Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve, one of Hawaii's premier natural resources dedicated to preserving marine life. These environmental efforts inspired facility enhancements as well as educational programs throughout Honolulu, all with the purpose of enlightening visitors and residents.

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4.5

161 reviews

96% of guests recommend this place.

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It was a great experience! more on Yahoo! Travel

Coolers are welcome there so bring your own lunch! more on Yahoo! Travel

Hanauma Bay Nature Park is one of the more popular recreational swimming, snorkeling and picnicing areas on O `ahu. more on igougo

That said, the waters are calm enough... more on Trekaroo

No matter what tricks I used to clean it. more on TripAdvisor

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We (8 of us) were dragged kicking and screaming to Waikiki for our son's wedding the first week of October, 2010. Only after we took a side trip to Hanauma Bay did we realize what a tremendous, life-c ... more on TripAdvisor

As a snorkeling location, Hanauma bay is no longer worth the time or money . I visited on a Friday morning in April, 2011. We had to wait about 30 minutes on a long line to pay the $7.50 admission fee ... more on TripAdvisor

Haunauma Bay is a "must" if you are visiting Oahu... my girlfriend and I thought it was one of the top highlights of our trip. We decided to take theBus at around 8:30am for a $2.50 round trip to the ... more on TripAdvisor

The official website recommends you arrive as early as possible to avoid crowds and long lineups at the ticket booth and snorkel rental. This makes sense if you’re driving, because the parking lot has ... more on TripAdvisor

Hanauma bay is very beautiful, spent a lovely morning snorkeling and soaking up the sun in November. I hight recommended Hanauma bay for first time or least experienced snorkelers as the water isn't v ... more on TripAdvisor

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4.5

137 reviews

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Noting good came from going here. Cost 2 much money more on Yahoo! Travel

We visited this beautiful place last June, and yes, there was a LONG wait to get into the Bay, but it was worth it.
The water was clear, we saw a ton of awesome ... more on Yahoo! Travel

This was the best snorkel site I have ever been to!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! more on Yahoo! Travel

EXCELLENT snorkling spot...no doubt the best in the world. The walk down to the bay can be tough, but it is worth it. more on Yahoo! Travel

Beautiful! It's free if you stay at the top ledges. It costs $9 or so to get in and about $8 to snorkel. Pretty and interesting fish & coral. I liked snorkeling; it just took a few minutes to get used to - don't give up! The ... more on Yahoo! Travel

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Just got back from Oahu and one of the places we visited Hanauma bay, this is such an amazing bay ... more on Trekaroo

Hanauma Bay is one of those places on Oahu that I continue to visit despite the sometimes maddening crowds. ... more on Trekaroo

We were there in December 2008, a day after the monthly jellyfish invasion so call ahead and plan accordingly. ... more on Trekaroo

I wouldn't go snorkel there without kids, because there are less crowded places to do that in Hawaii. That ... more on Trekaroo

Waikiki Weekend Getaway from the Kids ;)

by Brian Piepgrass

For this to work you need to go in April, May, September, or October -but seriously, go ahead and get away from the kids - You deserve it, and the sun and sand is waiting for you! more >